Milwaukee-Eight, Big Twin Harley-Davidson's latest

After 15 years had passed since the Twin Cam launched, Harley-Davidson (HD) introduced the new Big Twin kitchen runway will be touring and trike version of the big motor (MOGE) from the United States began in 2017. The machine that announced his birth on August 23, 2016 in HD official website was named Milwaukee-Eight.Big Twin is a term for large-volume engine H-D works at the heart moge manifold touring. Because of the well-known and much liked moge fans, Big Twin engines have become a sort of "cult icon". Each of the owners and fans of this machine, according to Forbes (28/8), memorized by rote nickname and history of each version of the Big Twin."If there is a machine that can inspire the spirit of religion, this is it," wrote Cycle World (23/8) welcomed the birth of this new Big Twin.Milwaukee-Twin ninth Big Eight is created throughout the 113 year history of Harley Davidson. It takes its name from the birthplace of H-D, Milwaukee, USA, and eight (eight) contained in the engine valves (four per cylinder)."Milwaukee Machine-Eight will carry the legacy Big Twin Harley-Davidson into the future," said Chief Powertrain Engineer H-D, Alex Bozmoski, cited Asphaltand Rubber."While respecting the important characters Big Twin, we create entirely new motors. Every aspect of the performance, durability, and style has been enhanced in response to the voice of the customer Harley-Davidson around the world."There are three types of machine-Milwaukee Eight were released, namely:

- Milwaukee-Eight 107 (107ci, 1.750cc) - oil-cooled cylinder heads designed for variant Street Glide / Special Street Glide, Road Glide / Special Road Glide, Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Road King, and Freewheeler.
- Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 107 (107ci, 1.750cc) - liquid-cooled cylinder heads for Ultra Limited models / Ultra Limited Low, Road Glide, Ultra, and the Tri Glide Ultra.
- Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 114 (114ci, 1.870cc) - liquid-cooled cylinder head for CVO models Limited and the CVO Street Glide.

 Popular Mechanics reported speculation that Milwaukee-Eight engine 107 will also be used for other variants like Heritage Softail. While Asphaltand Rubber sure H-D will make this machine as a baseH-D claims this new engine delivers more power and provide a better driving experience for drivers and passengers. Yet he retains the iconic look, sound, and taste of driving as their predecessors.Bottom line, H-D ensures this machine will give what is desired by every motorist manifold touring."The rider asked us to create a machine that is designed to improve their experience while riding a motorcycle touring. But the same people also asked us to stay true to the heritage and respect the elements that define a Harley-Davidson V-Twin," said Scott Miller, Harley Davidson Vice-President of Styling and Product Development Strategy, in a release on HD Media."With the Milwaukee-Eight, a new era of power, performance, and innovation Harley-Davidson has begun," he continued.

 Milwaukee-Eight, which still uses a 45-degree nan iconic designs, produces 10 percent more power than its predecessor because the H-D decided to increase the engine's compression ratio.Despite the increased power, writes Autoblog, heavy machinery has not changed so that the motor can accelerate faster --8-11 percent faster, according to claim H-D-- and use fuel more efficiently.Heat management has also been improved, while the engine vibration can also be reduced using a single internal counter balancer that absorbs 75 percent of engine vibrations when idling.The next two weeks, fans of H-D can already see and feel the engine moge Milwaukee-Eight at some dealers in the United States."We want all the riders mark on September 23," said Dino Bernacchi, Director of U.S. Marketing Harley-Davidson, quoted by PR Newswire. "On the weekend it all Harley-Davidson dealers across the United States will hold open houses so that the riders could try touring motorcycle models 2017 and feel the difference in Milwaukee machine-Eight."

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Eight Milwaukee 107 - New Engine Harley-Davidson

Engine V-Twin Harley Davidson (HD) is one of the essential identity of motorcycle Milwaukee, USA because it has a distinctive sound character at a time. This year, Harley introduced a new engine named Milwaukee Eight 107. The heart pacemaker is an evolution of the Twin-Cam 1999.

Definition of the word "Eight" on behalf kitchen runway V-Twin engine that has the meaning it has four valves per cylinder or valve number eight in total. This configuration is claimed to help to reduce exhaust emissions. While the number "107" denotes an engine capacity in units of cubic inch, which is equivalent to 1,753 cc.

More updates on this machine is the flow of the intake and exhaust are diperlancar as much as 50 percent compared to its predecessor, including a new model cooling system capable of preventing overheating. According to HD, the engine has a thrust force / torque 10% greater than the Twin-Cam engine before.

The plan Milwaukee Eight 107 engine will be paired against the touring motorcycles lined the new model, the Road King, Street Glide Special, Special Road Glide and Road Glide Ultra.

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Harley-Davidson SuperLow 1200T Ready Touring Adventure

Harley-Davidson SuperLow 1200T is scheduled to be available in mid 2014. Price Harley-Davidson SuperLow 1200T of USD 11 799 or USD 135 million.

Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle designed it as an adventure. To support it, Harley installed windshield can be removed and a pair saddlebag.

Harley-Davidson was thinking black rubber part by utilizing Michelin Scorcher ™ tires 11T. This tire is designed for touring keperluang. Premium impression on the can of aluminum wheels, two-tone color, and a chrome part.

New seat and control ergonomics is intended to give the rider comfort during long trips. EvolutionV-Twin 1200cc engine is, and weighs 118 pounds (about 53 kg) - Harley-Davidson Big Twin lightest.

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Harley-Davidson Street 500 & 750 for Developing Countries

Harley-Davidson (HD) Street 500 and 750 put up for developing countries. Both models into a new era for the origin Milwaukee motorcycle manufacturer is entering a smaller engine capacity.
EICMA show in conjunction with the 2016 Harley-Davidson Street 500 and 750 reveal their identity. Cruiser with classical aura with minimalist detail than HD variants of existing ones.
With the black color on the entire body of Street 500 and 750 makes them look macho look. Both also looks sleek body with a seat height that is lower than other HD.
Has a new mechanical heart, called Revolution X. Using a base V-Twin engine with a capacity of 500cc and 750cc.
Both engines are mated to a 6-speed transmission. Both also have the same total weight of 218 kg.
"HD Street 500 and 750 is formulated from the input of young people living in different cities around the world. From these inputs hadirlah HD, "said Matt Levatich, President & COO of Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
Rumored to be formulated in India to target the European and Asian markets. Only HD still has not revealed the plan.

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Harley-Davidson Releases Latest FXRG Helm

Has recently introduced a Harley-Davidson helmet FXRG. The shell is made of lightweight composite carbon fiber, aramid and fiberglass with a special construction which is claimed to reduce noise at high speed though.

New FXRG meet the requirements of the DOT standard, for high-performance protection and comfort. Glass Systems (visor) Pinlock anti-fog.

H-D plant Advanced Channeling Ventilation System to help channel the wind from front to back in order to keep out the heat and humidity. Manufactured by HJC Motor Company, Harley-Davidson FXRG available in sizes XS to 2XL.

FXRG only available in a choice of Gloss Black. For the price of US $ 586.95.

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Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Special Edition S Smelling Vile

Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Special Editon S was created specifically for fans in Italy. Moge showing violent character typical Italian mafioso.

Black color to be a marker identiatas tough, colors like this are very rarely displayed by the manufacturer moge from the United States. In addition, the character selection is also intended to show Italy as a country that produces a lot of talented riders with sporty style.

Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Special Edition S is equipped with a mini fairing and lower spoiler to create an impression of retro. Interestingly view mirror is positioned below the handlebars. Thin seat reserved for the rider.

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Harley-Davidson Street 500 Recall

Harley-Davidson Street 500 and 750 in mid-April reprimanded so recallable, because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found do not meet safety standards.

At least 8904 units produced starting May 12, 2014 until March 9, 2015 to be equipped using the rear reflector (cat's eye). Yet when these motors are photo studio cat eyes under license plates. Unfortunately, while shooting outdoors, H-D Street has not been seen using a cat's eye.

According to the regulations Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, the motor required to use a cat's eye.

In addition, concerning the motor without the use of a cat's eye, H-D family were also experienced in clutch problems. Namely at 45 901 units of H-D Touring produced since 28 April to October 2014.

Reportedly chemical reactions such as the formation of air bubbles so that the clutch hydraulic clutch sealer is not pressing.

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Harley-Davidson Rocker American Owned Redeemed It Rp 4.8 Billion

Collector would flock hunt Harley-Davidson in 1959 belonged to the legendary musician from the US Rock and Roll Jerry Lee Lewis auctioned sold $ 385,000 or approximately USD 4.8 billion.
Motorcycle auction record which has the highest selling price while still held by Harley-Davidson 1969 Custom Chopper owned by Peter Fonda used for a film called Easy Rider redeemed $ 1,350,000. Meanwhile, the second highest rank occupied by Winchester in 1910 terlelang worth $ 580,000.
According to Bob Golden, a writer who always follow the auction world of motorcycles and cars, said the motorcycle belonged to Jerry Lee, able to sell at that price because the wearer a legendary musician steeped in music Rock.
Harley-Davidson belonged to Jerry Lee, an Award of motorcycles Harley-Davidson in 1959, according to the Harley-Davidson, the motorcycle given synonymous with the world of Lewis as a rocker.
Even though the motor is already 55 years old, this bike still looks smooth and still as good as new, even notes kilometers indicated on the odometer only 3:21 km. Lewis because it is very rarely used motorcycle it is.

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Harley-Davidson V-Rod Country Western

Of the hundreds of motorcycles on display at the 2014 Kustomfest last weekend, the organizers announced the best of the best is the Harley-Davidson V-Rod 2013 belonged Ariawan of Wijaya Baru Motor Sport (BMS) Jakarta.
Big motor (MOGE) belonging Ari (greeting Ariawan) Cross Street typical American concept of State Cowboys. In his speech Ari does not expect the champion, even to build moge from the United States is only done within one month.
"Initially this moge want me to sell, but did not sell-sell, then I disassemble and I created the concept of American Cross Street and I take it to Kustomfest 2014," said Ari, as the retainer BMS.
So that the results are interesting and as expected, Ari, stripped the body and chassis of the original. Dicustom tank using galvanized plate, swing arm also formulated its own.
Congenital front seat removed are replaced with Ohlins suspension, not behind the seats also dicustom using single-seater models.For business painting Ari, entrusted to Tomy Airbrush. In order to maintain the roar of a Harley, this friendly man took off the original exhaust are replaced with Akraprovic Header.

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Harley-Davidson Livewire: Without HD Voice

Harley-Davidson (HD) for the first dispensing electric motorcycle. Harley-Davidson Livewire Electric motorcycle project name of the manufacturer of the big motor (MOGE) from Uncle Sam.
HD Livewire only armed with powerful 55 kW electric motor. The electric motor is equivalent to 174 hp that can be invited to roam up to 161 kilometers. Like the electric motorcycle HD Livewire does not have a clutch and only bertranmisi 1-speed.
With the electric motor, the HD Livewire does not have a voice different from the HD with a conventional engine. HD hopes with Livewire presence will increase sales.
For appearance design, HD dispensing with sporty style favored by young people. Because Livewire will target biker between the ages of 18-34.
He looks aggressive styles such as typical futuristic cruiser. Using aluminum chassis paired with a new belt-drive and suspension upside-down to the front and to the rear monoshock.
Planned to be priced below US $ 20 thousand (USD 112 million). A tour has been prepared until the end of 2014 along 66 routes well known in the United States and visited 30 outlets HD.

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This Flat Tracker Recent Besutan Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson (HD) flat tracker finally released the first in 44 years, XG750R. Motor initiated to debut in the AMA Pro Springfield Mile at the Illinois factory team will be used Harley-Davidson Screamin 'Eagle.
XG750R powered engine adopted from the version of the liquid-cooled 750cc V-twin 'Revolution X' by Harley Street 750, developed by Vance & Hines Motorsports. Home modifications, is also involved in the construction of the chassis and exhaust.
Currently, HD said the new XG750R merely prototypes for the sake of racing, and will not be sold to the public. However, the manufacturer does not refuse to consider it entered the path of mass produsi although did not specify a time.
Talk about race, Kris Schoonover, team manager of Harley-Davidson Screamin 'Eagle said, using machines Revolution X, XG750R the best motor that is built to replace the previously used XR750.
"After decades of success flats behind Harley-Davidson XR750, we knew it was time to develop the next generation to compete in one of the best spectator sports today," he said.

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Oops, Harley Davidson Saddlebag Can Lepas When Path

The owners of Harley Davidson touring version, seems to be vigilant. Because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) aka National Agency for Highway Safety in the United States announced saddlebag H-D there is a possibility of falling.

There are at least 185.272 units of H-D production in 2014 and 2015, including Road King, Street Glide, Electra Glide. The handle bag is not working properly and cause the bag fell while driving.

In detail disclosed that the holder of the saddlebag spring-mounting is not tightened properly. H-D has been investigating since January saw more and more who filed claims.

Diagnosis of the technicians eventually decided in June to recall the products in question.

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Harley Marlon 'Godfather' Brando Sold Rp 3.4 Billion

Harley-Davidson Electra Glide FLH-1970 belongs to the late Marlon 'Godfather' Brando sold for US $ 256 thousand or equivalent to Rp 3.4 billion. Sign into one of the 50 most expensive motorcycles sold in the auction penah official.
The motor was purchased in new condition by Brando on 8 April 1970. When finally at the auction house Julien's Hollywood Legends, needle odometer shows the motor has a distance of 13 859 miles.
Marlon Brando was an actor on board the United States who was born on April 3, 1924 and died July 1, 2004 at the age of 80 years. He became famous for starring in several films like On The Waterfront and The Godfather.
During life, the man who served as the head of the Italian-American mafia Don Vito Corleone is indeed famous as lovers of two wheels. Long before he began his career as an actor, he often travels on a motorcycle.
"During the early years in New York, I often ride a motorcycle at midnight and go anywhere. At that time there was not much crime, and if you leave the motorbike outside, the morning of the motor was still there, "said Brando in his memoirs.

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Motor This results 3D Printing Machine Technology

TE Connectivity, a Swiss electronics solutions company created a Harley-Davidson Softail from technology 3D printing machine. The main objective is not to create a motor show off, but to show how the print engine is very advanced.
Of course not all parts of the body in the motor weighing 181 kg was purely the result of 3D printing machine. Mechanical parts such as electric motors, batteries, tires, wheels, braking systems, timing belt, and the suspension using original components of motorcycles taken from aftermarket products.
The part that was actually printed using a 3D engine and a chassis just behind the front fender. TE Connectivity said it took 1,000 hours to test the chassis and spent US $ 25 thousand or equivalent to Rp 330 million to build this bike.
Remarkably these motors can be fully functional and run like a regular motor. Although nothing special, driving power is supplied from an electric motor that produces 750 watts of power 1 hp, and capable of driving up to a speed of 24 km / h.
TE Connectivity said it is not going to sell motorcycle creation, because 3D printing machine to make the motor is still under development. However, the seriousness of the company has brought 3D printing machine technology into a new stage.

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