Fifties Cool: Harley-Davidson’s added one other bike to its limited-edition Icon assortment: the Nineteen Fifties-inspired Hydra-Glide Revival
The American manufacturing facility has received an extended, wealthy historical past to work with in terms of creating cool retro rides which might be impressed by the agency’s previous. And this time it’s determined to rustle up a Hydra-Glide Revival mannequin, aping Milwaukee cruisers of yesteryear.
Sitting as a part of the now four-strong Icon vary, the £29,495 Revival has been created partially to have a good time the seventy fifth anniversary of H-D’s Hydra-Glide E and F fashions which first rolled out of the manufacturing facility in 1949.
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The bike’s centrepiece is a tried-and-tested 1868cc Milwaukee Eight 114 V-twin motor which kicks out 115.1lb-ft of torque at 3250rpm and sits proud as punch in a body that’s been nicked from Harley’s Softail cruiser vary. The engine’s even been kitted out with a Screamin’ Eagle Excessive Move air filter – and is appropriate with all Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle improve kits, when you’re after a bit extra efficiency.
To ensure it seems good, there’s the standard abundance of polished chrome; a classically-styled H-D ‘V’ badge on the tank; and a retro-inspired, centrally-mounted instrument panel. There’s additionally a super-low single seat that has simply the correct quantity of white piping, studs and tassles. Add in some correct leather-based saddlebags (with extra white seams and leather-based tassels), a 21-inch display, and a set of spoked 16-inch chrome wheels shod in Dunlop Harley-Davidson Sequence tyres, and also you’re away.
Regardless of its olde-skool styling, there are a number of trendy conveniences, too, with digital cruise management; ABS; a compact digital show; and LED lights all spherical. There’s even a preload-adjustable rear shock tucked neatly away, which means riders may have a way more comfy journey than on the outdated hardtails.
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Harley fan or not, there’s little doubt that it is a seriously-special little bit of package. That’s very true as a result of it’s restricted to simply 1750 fashions worldwide, so if you wish to get your palms on one, you’re going to have to maneuver quick. Get in contact along with your closest supplier and discover out extra.
