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Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 114 in the 50,000 kilometer endurance test

We are the Champions

The Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 114 mastered a 50,000-kilometer marathon with ease

  • First place in the long-term ranking of the trade magazine „Motorrad“
  • The Harley is attested unconditional reliability
  • Three Harley models among the top five in the endurance ranking

(Neu-Isenburg, 23.10.2020) Wenn ein Bike zwei Jahre lang von professionellen Motorradjournalisten bewegt wird, ist Schongang ein Fremdwort. Im harten Testalltag gilt es, Regen, Snow und Eis zu trotzen, tagein, tagaus andere Fahrer auf anderen Routen zu transportieren und mehr als einmal unbarm­herzige Messungen aller Vitalfunktionen über sich ergehen zu lassen.

Since 1950, the rigorous field test of the German trade journal „Motorcycle“ reliability and durability of machines - since 1991 at a distance of full 50,000 kilometers.

Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 114
Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 114

In October 2020 once again ended a Harley-Davidson - the Heritage Classic 114 - her existence as the marathon lady of the Stuttgart editors. And what was it? „Nothing“, After the test distance, the riding performance was on a par with the new machine, power and torque had even increased slightly, oil consumption was close to zero, the engine ran smoothly and the general condition of the frame and chassis was more than good.

Even the components of the completely dismantled Milwaukee-Eight 114 showed themselves from their best side. „Almost 100 percent“ the V2 simply reassemble and continue driving, according to the magazine's technology specialists.

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The VW Beetle used to be the inspiration for unconditional reliability, says „Motorcycle“. Transferred to the here and now, the Dauertest-Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 114 the beetle legacy. „Indestructible, reliable, an endurance runner.“ It is rightly the new „Reliability champion“ in the all-time best list.

Incidentally, there are three Harley models in places one to five. In addition to the new marathon king Heritage Classic 114 is the Road King, which has topped the permanent ranking for a proud five years since 2008, and the Sportster 1200 Custom Limited Edition A, which passed its 2018 endurance test with flying colors.

Harley-Davidson therefore advises its customers to do the same as Europe's biggest motorcycle magazine: „Sit back and enjoy your motorcycle!“

If you want to find out more about the reliable two-wheelers from Milwaukee, take a look on the Internet at www.Harley-Davidson.com or visit your nearest authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.

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