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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2016 IV Motoring Harley-Davidson's new Low Rider S and CVO Pro Street Breakout motorcycles HARLEY-DAVIDSON is adding up two new models to the already impressive 2016 line-up. The Low Rider S is the most- powerful regular-production Dyna Harley- Davidson has ever offered with customer- inspired styling that is raw and dark. The CVO Pro Street Breakout with its drag- racer influence pairs Harley-Davidson's incredible cruiser performance with the prestige that only a Harley-Davidson CVO motorcycle can offer. In addition to these exciting new models, Harley-Davidson is offering new Parts, Accessories and Gen- eral Merchandise to give customers more options to personalize these new models. Powered by the Screamin' Eagle Twin Cam 110 engine, the Low Rider S model joins the recently released Fat Boy S and Softail Slim S models as the third mem- ber of Harley-Davidson's S Series cruiser lineup, bikes designed to deliver maximum performance with styling inspired by global custom motorcycle culture. Upgraded suspension and brakes complete the per- formance package of a motorcycle that's stripped down and ready for action. "Riders have been asking when Harley- Davidson would build another aggressive, performance-based bike like the legend- ary FXR models," said Harley-Davidson Director of Styling Brad Richards. "This is our answer to that question. The Low Rider S is informed by the current tall-bike custom trend and our own styling heritage, but also seeks to redefine Harley-Davidson performance for a new generation of rid- ers. We wanted to really connect the rider to the road by delivering instantaneous power and agile handling with a bike that's trimmed to the essentials." Those essential elements begin with the powertrain. The Screamin' Eagle Twin Cam 110 engine is a powerhouse V-Twin and the largest-displacement engine Harley-Davidson installs at the factory. Equipped with a Screamin' Eagle Heavy Breather performance intake and Fat Bob- style 2-into-2 exhaust, this engine pounds out 115 foot pounds of peak torque at 3500 rpm – 13 percent more power than the standard Low Rider model. A heavy-duty clutch delivers that power to a 6-speed Cruise Drive® transmission. Cruise control enabled by electronic throttle control is standard equipment. The entire powertrain and exhaust is finished in a combination of gloss black and wrinkle black powdercoat. The Low Rider S model is equipped to be as maneuverable as it is powerful. Pre- mium Ride nitrogen gas-charged emulsion shocks and a Premium Ride cartridge fork deliver exceptional handling and comfort. Front and rear suspension components react quickly to small bumps and keep the tyres in contact with the road surface for confident, controlled handling and brak- ing performance. Triple disc brakes with dual floating front rotors are equipped with standard Anti-Lock Braking System. A new solo seat, flat drag bar on 5.5-inch-tall risers and mid-mount controls put the rider in an aggressive hands-up position square over the pegs. Seat height remains low, at 26.6 inches. The rider views the road over a distinctive speed screen that gives the Low Rider S motorcycle instant identity on road. "When you ride fast in this upright posi- tion, you need a little wind protection," said Harley-Davidson Senior Stylist Dais Nagao. "Then the way we inset the headlamp deeper into the speed screen gives the Low Rider S an aggressive face. It's a pow- erful way to communicate the personality of the motorcycle." The solo seat and chopped rear fender keep the rear end uncluttered. Because no other colour makes a statement like black, the Low Rider S is offered only with Vivid Black on the sheet metal. Other black finishes maintain the dark theme from the forks to the console to the rear fender struts. The single exception: new Magnum Gold lightweight cast-aluminum wheels, a finish inspired by the gold-tone magnesium wheels used on race cars in the 1960s. A gold tank badge pays homage to the 1977 XLCR Café Racer model. The 2016 CVO™ Pro Street Breakout motorcycle is a limited-production model that introduces a new, darker look utilizing cutting-edge finishes and textures applied with an obsessive eye to design and detail. Steeped in drag-racing attitude, the CVO Pro Street combines high-intensity perfor- mance with a long, muscular look that's pure American street machine. Harley-Davidson CVO motorcycles are customized using premium components and exclusive paint treatments and surface finishes combined with numerous items from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. "The Pro Street Breakout rep- resents a new dimension of CVO motorcy- cles," said Harley-Davidson Styling Director Brad Richards. "The Pro Street Breakout takes its cues from the streets and reflects our own changing tastes. It still delivers the depth of detail and value and the bragging rights the CVO customer expects, but gets there in a different way. Its colours may be subdued but also have incredible depth. We're developing alternate finishes to bright chrome – brushed and anodized surfaces and tinted clear-coat, for example. The Breakout really lent itself to this new styling direction." One new finish being introduced on the CVO Pro Street Breakout model is called Smoke Satin Chrome. "We worked in- tensely with our plating suppliers to develop the hue and depth of Smoke Satin Chrome, and we are the first to use it in the motorcy- cle industry," said Harley-Davidson Senior Stylist Dais Nagao. "It's a finish that looks really contem- porary and exclusive but also kind of sinister. We've carefully placed Smoke Satin Chrome next to a black surface so it creates a layered effect. For example, the top rocker cover is gloss black, and the lower cover is Smoke Satin Chrome. It's on the exhaust header shields next to the black engine and black mufflers. We used Smoke Satin Chrome on the oil lines and fittings to add an unexpected detail." Scorched Chrome, a second new finish debuting on the CVO Pro Street Breakout, plates the Aggressor custom wheels. Re- styled derby and timing covers have a new, mechanical look. Sheet metal is finished in solid Starfire Black or two-tone White Gold Pearl/Starfire Black, each with a single hand-applied graphic stripe flowing along the tank and rear fender to reinforce the performance theme of the CVO Pro Street Breakout. That performance is delivered by the Screamin' Eagle Twin Cam 110B, the most-potent Harley-Davidson production air-cooled engine. To extract maximum performance the engine is fitted with black blunt-cut mufflers, an open-element Screamin' Eagle Heavy Breather Elite in- take, and a high performance Assist & Slip clutch with hydraulic actuation. To help the rider take full advantage of the Screamin' Eagle power, the CVO Pro Street Break- out is equipped with new 43mm inverted forks gripped in a robust three-bolt triple- clamp, plus the added stopping power of dual front disc brakes with floating rotors, a Reduced Reach front brake lever, and standard Anti-Lock Braking System. The stiff front end and 19-inch front wheel enhance agility, while a massive 240mm- wide rear tire effectively transfers power to pavement. There's a lot of drag-racer influence found on the Pro Street Breakout, from the flat 1.25-inch drag-style handlebar to the wind-cheating speed screen and the colour-matched chin spoiler. The deep bucket seat and bolstered pillion combine to hold the rider in place when the clutch is dumped and its Screamin' Eagle horsepower launches the CVO Pro Street Breakout off the line. Other styling features include a trimmed front fender, blacked-out Airflow Collection accessories on hand and foot controls, black Profile custom mirrors, and a low-profile console with smoked braided vent lines. Electronic cruise control and the H-D Smart Secu- rity System featuring a new hands-free integrated security and locking fob are also standard equipment on the CVO Pro Street Breakout. Both the Low Rider S and CVO Pro Street Breakout motorcycles are available from Harley-Davidson Malta, Fapi Motors Ltd., Mdina Road, Attard, ATD 9037. For further enquiries please call on 2339 3102 or 79093508 or send an email on info@h- dmalta.com.