REVIEW – HARLEY DAYS DRESDEN 2021
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From July 23 to 25, Harley Days Dresden rocked the Saxon capital.
- Around 8,500 visitors attended the event in Saxony's capital city.
- First public presentation of the new Harley-Davidson Sportster S
- Test drives, music, entertainment, and a grand parade
NEU-ISENBURG (28.07.2021) - Concerts, theater, events ... Last winter, it was thought that many things would be possible again this year. Unfortunately, the reality was different and various Harley-Davidson events also had to be canceled - but not the Harley Days Dresden.
From July 23 to 25, Saxony's state capital was the place to be. At the Rinne near the trade fair center, the Harley Days Dresden celebrated - under corona-compliant conditions, of course, because the virus should stay outside!
Über die drei Eventtage fanden sich bei sonnigem Sommerwetter rund 8.500 bestens gelaunte Fans auf dem weitläufigen Veranstaltungsgelände im Ostragehege ein und ihnen wurde jede Menge geboten. Alle zweirädrigen News von Harley-Davidson konnten im Expobereich bestaunt werden und Probesitzen war ausdrücklich erwünscht. Klares Highlight unter den Exponaten war die neue Sportster S, die im Herbst auf den Markt kommen wird und auf dem Event erstmals der Öffentlichkeit präsentiert wurde.
Luke Mansfield, Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, and Kolja Rebstock, Regional Vice President Europe, Middle East, and Africa at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, took the opportunity to ceremoniously unveil the machine. Of course, the Harley on Tour truck was also there, fully loaded with the latest models, which were put through their paces.
The fleet of Pan America adventure tourers and the armada of Serial 1 e-bikes, which were of course also available for extensive test rides, also provided plenty of talking points. More than 300 guests jumped into the saddles of the motorcycles and e-bikes for a test ride.
The shopping area, where various authorized dealers and traders presented their goods, offered everything from airy scarves and cool leather jackets to impressive custom parts. And last but not least, Dresden naturally also provided stylish catering in the style of Harley-Davidson.
The Dresden Chapter of the Harley Owners Group celebrated its 25th birthday and led trips to Saxon Switzerland and Lusatia, where the best bends in the region were explored together with the guests. Meanwhile, on the Milwaukee Circle in the middle of the grounds, the bikes were put on display and the most beautiful of them measured their qualities in the Bike Show, where the best unique pieces were chosen.
In addition to the custom categories, there was also a prize in the Most Original category, which was won by a lady from North Rhine-Westphalia. In addition to the countless V-Twins provided the Radio Bob! Band, the rock ’n’ roll troupe The Ants and the Böhse Onkelz tribute band Glorreiche Halunken for good vibrations.
The guests bid farewell to Saxony's capital on Sunday with a large biker parade through Dresden city center. Further information can be found at www.harley-days-dresden.de.
(Image credit: HDD Event GmbH)
