Harley-Davidson at EICMA 2019 in Milan / Italy
Harley-Davidson is presenting itself at the EICMA with a new exhibition stand on a wide area. The large touring flagships from Harley-Davidson model year 2020 are at the forefront of the exhibition stand.
The large EICMA motorcycle trade fair in Milan is apparently the first address for motorcycle manufacturers to present their innovations for the coming motorcycle season to the general public.
Harley-Davidson has developed a new strategy for presenting new models. The LiveWire took around 5 years to reach the market, which is more than understandable for this special project.
At the EICMA, the adventure bike, the Pan America and the long-awaited streetfighter BRONX will be presented to the public.
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcmG_HQvOI0&width=900&height=506&rel=0[/embedyt]The Harley-Davidson Streetfighter
The Streetfighter is intended to become the new driving force in order to attract a younger target group into the circle of Harley riders. Since 2018, more and more has been announced little by little and you can't shake the feeling that Harley-Davidson is far from finished with its new direction.
Because it looks like the two models presented will probably only be available at the end of the 2020 season and are already listed as the 2021 model year. This will cause some dissatisfaction among Harley dealers, because the Pan America is supposed to generate new sales.
The technical data promise that it can be a real competitor against the TOP seller, the BMW GS.
This is what the new Revolution Max engines do
Revolution Max 1250 – development goals
• Liquid-cooled V-twin engine • Displacement: 1250 cc • Power: more than 145 hp • Maximum torque: more than 90 ft. lbs. (122Nm)
Revolution Max 975 – development goals
• Liquid-cooled V-twin engine • Displacement: 975 cc • Power: more than 115 hp • Maximum torque: more than 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm)
Revolution Max – technical features
Since 1909, V-twin engines have been at the heart of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The company is now continuing this tradition with the new Revolution Max engine in the medium displacement segment.
A cylinder angle of 60 degrees provides space for two throttle bodies in a downdraft arrangement, which ensure a high intake volume and powerful performance. Liquid cooling keeps the temperature difference between individual engine parts small, regardless of the outside temperature and driving situation.
Why does Harley-Davidson make its customers wait so long for the two models?
The question remains, why are they so late? Whether it has anything to do with the new production sites would now be a guess. The existing customers are very sensitive in this regard, the old customer will have to get used to it, for the new one it is of secondary importance.
In the car industry and also for other motorcycle manufacturers, it is quite common to produce in different countries.
Parts such as control units, brakes and tires mainly come from Europe and are only installed. That's just the way it is, anyone who relies on old traditions will perish in the long term.
The new models with the Revolution Max engine
The Pan America was now presented in a gray orange, in the film footage it can be seen in black and a prototype in a dark green.
The new BRONX was seen in a red/black, black and white/black. It definitely has the potential to reach a new target group.
The new engine seems to have good performance potential, which is particularly needed in the Streetfighter class.
The Revolution Max with 1250ccm and 145hp is a statement to the competition.
The American bike conversion, which was built as part of the international Custom Kings 2019 Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson campaign, can be seen at EICMA. The Harley-Davidson Coast Glide FXGTS from Laidlaw's to Italy especially for EICMA to be exhibited there.
The new electric Harley-Davidson bikes
Anyone who hasn't noticed that a change is taking place at Harley-Davidson will now realize that something is going on that no one would have ever expected.
Harley-Davidson now also builds e-bikes , i.e. real electric bicycles . can build electric motorcycle like the LiveWire as a pioneer electric bicycles .
They look really good, why not? Mercedes Benz also builds bicycles, just not fancy e-bikes like Harley-Davidson . This development is part of the “ More Roads to Harley-Davidson ” concept, which Harley-Davidson announced a few years ago.
When it comes to e-bikes, price will certainly play a role in the future, which will determine how much space Harley dealers have to free up for e-bikes in their stores
LiveWire is at EICMA
Of course, the new LiveWire cannot be missed at EICMA Apparently there is only the feeling of hate or love to report the birth of the LiveWire.
After a short production stop, she is back in the race. In the USA, things like this always happen quickly. When technical problems arise with vehicles, they are very radical there.
It now turns out that there was a problem with the customer's charging station, which the LiveWire had no influence on. In any case, the report made it through the international press and production is back on track.
A visit to the EICMA in Milan is worth it, a large range of new motorcycles will be presented at the trade fair . It has been very successful for years and attracts all motorcycle manufacturers from around the world.
Aston Martin at EICMA
Even Aston Martin its exclusive motorcycle project with Brought Superior . The AMB 001 is limited to 100 pieces and costs 108,000 euros. It is something special for people who already have everything. With its 180 turbo horsepower, it is built for the racetrack to experience the pure racing experience, you can read more about it here .
Web link to EICMA
