Harley Davidson releasing sportiest XR1200X in the US by 2011

Harley Davidson is set to release the finest Sporster, the XR1200X, to the American market by 2011. The XR1200X is being exported to other markets this year and will be hitting US dealerships by next year with a sticker price of $11,799.

Although we are wondering why a brand that boasts of a long American heritage first sells its finest product to the European market, we whole heartedly welcome the coming of the XR1200X. This Harley Davidson makes use of a 1200cc fuel injected V-twin engine. The bike gives out 74 lb-ft of torque and is designed to take a lean angle of 40 degrees.

Continued reading >

The Advantages Of Bikes Over Cars

bikedetailMost people automatically opt to drive a car without ever really considering the option riding a motorcycle. While there are certainly some disadvantages to riding a bike there are also many advantages of bikes over cars. The biggest advantage of a bike is how little fuel it uses, this becoming a bigger and bigger advantage all the time as fuel prices keep getting higher. Obviously riding a motorcycle isn’t an option for everybody but for a lot of people it is a viable transportation option and should be considered.

The biggest advantage of a bike over a car is cost, bikes are much cheaper than cars. The purchase price of a motorcycle is usually quite a bit less than a car, although this isn’t always true, there are some very expensive bikes. Even more importantly the cost of operating a bike is much lower than the cost of a driving. Bikes use a lot less fuel than cars and they are cheaper to insure according to www.carolenash.com, these two things can result in savings of thousands of dollars every year.

Continued reading >

Ford Collaborates with Harley-Davidson for F-150 Spotlight in Chicago

A fighter-plane-inspired automobile has been unveiled last year. This 2009, the Ford F-150 receives a Harley-Davidson treatment, as it was unveiled during the Chicago Auto Show.

A brilliant partnership between two of the well-known names in cars and motorcycles, Ford and Harley-Davidson has been successful in creating a biker-inspired model of the Ford F-150, the 14th F-Series truck that has received the motorcycle design since the year 2000.

The Ford F-150 is powerful with its 5.4-liter V8 engine that has 320 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. This power train is partnered with a six-speed automatic transmission. The exhaust system of the Ford F-150 also gets a sport-tuned feel. This biker-inspired truck features a two-wheel drive system or the optional four-wheel drive option.

Continued reading >

At Harley Talk, we discuss anything Harley related - and even though we'll never be as thorough or professional like www.motors.co.uk, we're doing our best to create a credible site, with love for the bike!

Harley Davidson Knucklehead

Made in the nineteen thirties, capable of doing well over 140km/h with just 36 horsepower, but one of the greatest motorcycles ever made none the less.

YouTube Preview Image

It looks so grand!

Harley-Davidson 105th Birthday Celebration

This is probably the best video from this 105th birthday bash Harley-Davidson had… Some of the most amazing Harley’s you’ve ever seen!

YouTube Preview Image

Here’s a video from the parade:

YouTube Preview Image

Next time, I’m so there!

And some more pics:

YouTube Preview Image

Posting from Alanya

I’m currently looking for real estate in Alanya, Turkey and I’m combining it with a nice sunny H-D biketrip here in Turkey. Please cut me some slack before I come back in full force! :)

Wish me l… euh… more fun! :D

2008 Harley-Davidson Line-Up

A beautiful line-up of 2008 Harleys. Photo big thanks to our friends from TotalMotorcycle.

2008 Harley-Davidson Line-Up

2008 Harley-Davidson FXCW Rocker C

That’s one beautiful new Harley. I’m quite impressed by the details just like reviewer Susan Carpenter is. Harley logo hotstamped into the tires? Yes please!

YouTube Preview Image

Harley Crashes on Deals Gap (Tail of the Dragon)

The Deals Gap road must be one of the most popular motorcycle roads in the US — and taking a look at the many videos on youtube it looks like great fun…

Except when you miscalculate your trajectory like these guys… Dumbasses in the car don’t get it… Bleh.

YouTube Preview Image

The Most Amazing Fatboys Ever

The Harley-Davidson Fatboy is by far my most favorite Harley ever, and these are some….. PRIME EXAMPLES! :D

FATBOY HARLEY DAVIDSON
FATBOY HARLEY DAVIDSON
FATBOY HARLEY DAVIDSON Continued reading >