Interim report from the 120th Harley-Davidson Anniversary Budapest 1
Interim report from the 120th Harley-Davidson Anniversary Budapest

Interim report from the 120th Harley-Davidson Anniversary Budapest

I wouldn't have expected that, Thursday was really crazy, it's over 35 degrees here and so many Harley bikers from all over Europe came to Budapest that you don't even know what phase is anymore.

My TOP highlights are the new CVO models, the opinions on them are quite different, I am surprised at how many of you are excited about the new screen. There are some not so nice anomalies, the case lid holder seems wobbly, the suspension adjustment is placed completely wrong and the switches on the handlebars are illuminated, but far too cluttered. The handlebars are mounted, but they are much too movable. I'm not sure if everything is adjusted correctly because the two machines were flown in rather quickly.

Apart from the negative comments about the feeling of value, most people were enthusiastic. You just have to see it live, I like the Road Glide a lot better than the front of the Street Glide, this T, on which the design is based in the form of an eagle's wing, didn't really reach me. The Road Glide is completely different, I think it's a success.

More on that later!

The area is really big, you really have to walk through everything, the Demorides excursions are well booked despite the heat. In the afternoon the area got really crowded.  

Interim report from the 120th Harley-Davidson Anniversary Budapest 2

Mega bands at the start!

Danko Jones and Airborne rocked everything!

Danko Jones made it clear on stage that there are no VIPs among us bikers, we are all the same on the bike! Great guy, I've never seen him live before and at Airborne the hut burned down, I really don't know how many Harley bikers were there, it went all the way to the back, into the last corner.

 

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In any case, the trip was worth it and there is really something going on here!

I also have a few photos for you, not everyone found time to be there, you can also find lots of news and pictures on my Facebook page! Simply search under Halrsite and leave a follow there.

 


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The 120th Harley-Davidson Festival event location in Budapest
The 120th Harley-Davidson Festival event location in Budapest

The 120th Harley-Davidson Festival event location in Budapest

Harley-Davidson shows us in a video what the event location at the Puskás Aréna Park from the 120th Harley-Davidson Anniversary Festival in Budapest will look like. It makes an impressive impression, the big stage is the focus, stunt show, custom bikes and many other attractions that we are used to from the really big Harley events. The bikers' Harleys will probably have their own parking space, not like at the Harley Days in Hamburg or Dresden, but more like at the European Bike Week. Both have their own advantages, so the flow of visitors spreads out a bit because I assume that the hut will be full.

Event location Puskás Aréna Park at a glance

Only one thing really worries me! Where are the beer carts and seats? Hopefully they just forgot to put them in the video. I'll have to follow up on the matter. There is plenty to see around the arena, a large adventure area with a viewing crane and various entertainment options.

In Budapest, just like in Hamburg, a Ferris wheel is set up. Some people like to complain that it has the character of a fair, but in the end many people ride along to enjoy the beautiful view. Why not? Nobody is forced to go. The big Expo is also there, let's see if we can see another surprise there at the Budapest Festival. I could imagine that they would bring something new to celebrate.

In any case, it will be a big party that we can benefit from for the next 5 years, until the 125th Harley-Davidson anniversary.

Image video credit: Harley-Davidson



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