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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