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2011 Harley-Davidson SuperLow Photo Gallery: H-D Form Meets Beginner Function

Tuesday July 27, 2010
2011 Harley Davidson Sportster SuperLow Pictures
Though it bears more than a passing resemblance to other Sportsters like the Forty-Eight, Nightster, Iron 883, and 1200 Low, the new 2011 SuperLow is an entirely different beast, with its larger 4.5 gallon fuel tank, new wheel and tire packages, and re-tuned suspension-- all of which were designed around the needs of beginner riders.

See our 2011 Harley-Davidson SuperLow Photo Gallery for more, and stay tuned for a review of this new bike that starts at $7,999.

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2011 Harley-Davidson Buyer's Guide: Photos, Pricing, and Key Specs for Every Bike in the Lineup

Tuesday July 27, 2010
2011 Harley Davidson Road Glide Ultra
The 2011 Harley-Davidson lineup adds three new motorcycles to the standard lineup: the touring-friendly Road Glide Ultra, the beginner-oriented Sportster SuperLow, and the previously announced XR1200X, which replaces the XR1200. The new lineup features 32 bikes, a drop from last year's record array of 38 motorcycles. Four of the new 2011 bikes comprise the CVO lineup, which you can see in this separate 2011 CVO Buyer's Guide.

2011 Harley Davidson Sportster SuperLow
Key improvements to 2011 Harley-Davidsons include:

  • A PowerPak for select touring models, which bundles a Twin Cam 103 engine (essentially a stroked 96) with ABS and a security system for $1,995
  • New seats for touring models (which were introduced mid-cycle in 2010 for select bikes), featuring a new seat pan, foam shape, and cover with narrower width for easier reach and a deeper bucket
  • A Security Package, which combines ABS and a security system (available on Softail, VRSC, and Touring models without the PowerPak) for $1,195
  • An ABS option for all Softail motorcycles except the Cross Bones
  • New hand controls for Softail models, featuring a separate trip switch, a larger digital odometer with gear and rpm display, fewer wires, and a separate hazard button
  • A return to dual exhaust pipes for FLHX and FLTRX models

Check out the 2011 Harley-Davidson Buyer's Guide, and stay tuned for reviews!

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2011 Harley-Davidson CVO Lineup: Photos, Pricing, and Key Specs for Each Limited Production Bike

Tuesday July 27, 2010
2011 Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide Ultra
Harley-Davidson's 2011 lineup may have been trimmed down this year, but their selection of Custom Vehicle Operations bikes-- aka CVOs-- is as robust as ever, suggesting there's strong demand for these high-priced, limited production motorcycles.

2011 Harley Davidson CVO Street Glide
Returning for the sixth straight year is the 2011 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide, which carries the heftiest pricetag of $36,499, is only available in one color, and will see a total run of only 1,500 units.

The 2011 CVO Street Glide wears the largest front wheel ever produced for a touring Harley, and the $32,499 bike will be limited to 3,700 units.

The 2011 CVO Road Glide Ultra is priced at $35,999 and will be limited to 3,000 units.

And finally, the CVO Softail Convertible returns for 2011 with improved touring capabilities and a two-speaker stereo. The $29,599 bike will be limited to 2,400 units.

See key features of all four bikes in every color combination in this 2011 Harley-Davidson CVO Buyer's Guide, and stay tuned for reviews!

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Photos © Tom Riles; Click for 2011 Harley-Davidson CVO Buyer's Guide

2011 Victory Motorcycles Buyer's Guide: Under-the-Skin Upgrades Aplenty

Monday July 26, 2010
2011 Victory Motorcycles Buyer's Guide
Don't let the new paint fool you: the 2011 Victory Motorcycles lineup-- though it hasn't added any bikes-- boasts its share of under-the-skin enhancements. First and foremost, the entire 2011 Victory lineup now features a 106 cubic inch powerplant mated to a totally redesigned six-speed transmission that's quieter and helps reduce driveline lash by 66%.
2011 Victory Motorcycles Buyer's Guide
There are two versions of the engine: cruisers (like the Vegas, Hammer, and Kingpin) get a Stage 2 cam package that produces 97 horsepower and 113 ft-lbs of torque, while tourers (like the Vision Tour, Cross Country, and Cross Roads) receive a slightly milder Stage 1 version with 92 horsepower and 109 ft-lbs of torque. Additionally, ABS is now standard on all Vision Tour models, and all 8-Balls now have 6-speed, not 5-speed transmissions.

The Ness clan is also deeply entrenched in limited edition custom bikes, with Cory tackling the Cross Country, Arlen addressing the Vision Tour, and newcomer Zach taking on the Vegas 8-Ball.

See photos and get the scoop on upgrades in this 2011 Victory Motorcycles Lineup.

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