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Harley-Davidson is more than legendary street bikes, glistening custom bikes and king of the road touring bikes. Harley-Davidson is a way of life. The ultimate result of a heritage of uncompromising commitment. The kind of commitment that comes from 76 years of understanding what the true motorcyclist wants, needs and demands from motorcycling.
To put it quite simply, Harley-Davidson is more, much more, than just a machine.
We call them street bikes for the simple reason that they've set the standard in engine size, looks and styling for all street bikes. But deep inside that chrome and glistening paint beats a heart as big as the heart of any touring bike. Inside you'll find a massive Harley-Davidson V-Twin engine. With the Super Glide you've got 1200cc's of mountain climbing power. With the Fat Bob you've got the even more awesome 80 cu. in. engine.
Any way you look at it, you've got more than a way to say goodbye city lights, hello country nights. Road speeds give that muscle more than enough room to breathe. Just get into the high low seat, grab those buckhorns and soak up the scenery. At 48 mpg, you can soak up about 3 hours worth.
Come pit stop time, just stand back with those good old country boys. And admire.
Then when it's time to check out, and everybody has checked it out, the new V-Fire II digital electronic ignition system will make sure that V-Twin fires up and you're on your way. With your Super Glide's laced wheels or Fat Bob's laced or 9 spoke cast wheels spinning, you can just settle into the rhythm of that big V-Twin. You and the open road.
Sure, there are a lot of ways to get where you're going. But when you're on a Super Glide or Fat Bob, where you're going isn't as important as how you're getting there. Just any machine won't do it. It takes more than a machine.
The heart is clearly visible - the massive V-Twin engine. Whether it be the awesome 1980 edition shovelhead, the '48-'65 panhead or the '36-'47 knucklehead, all of them deliver world renowned low end torque. And all of them are still seen on the streets today.
But even close up like this, what you can't see is the soul. It's even a bit difficult to describe. It's a combination of machine, technology and uncompromising principles. It's unflinching commitment to a tradition. It's a way of life.
It comes from years of distinctive styling and design. It comes from constant refinement and unending quality control. It comes from living, breathing and building motorcycles for over 76 years.
It comes from being the number one superbike company in the world.
You reach the soul by understanding the biker, by being a biker. And producing the right kind of accessories to fit the bike. Gear and leathers to fit the biker, body and soul.
Every time you walk into a Harley dealer's showroom. Every time you step up to the parts counter, the soul surrounds you. Because you're face to face with guys who know Harleys inside out. Guys who ride Harleys. Guys who take care in tightening up a chrome headbolt or adjusting a clutch. Every Harley is meticulously gone over, as if it were their own. They take great pride in being part of a motorcycling legend.
When you own a Harley-Davidson, you own a piece of Americana. You enter the world of Harley. You become a part of its heart and soul. Then, and only then, can you really understand how Harley-Davidson can be so much more than a machine.