Harley-Davidson

KRAWIEC AND HARLEY V-ROD RACE TO SECOND ROUND AT ST. LOUIS

Krawiec Slips to Fifth Place as Smith Takes Over Countdown Points Lead MADISON, Ill. (September 29, 2013) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec advanced to the second round of eliminations at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park after qualifying sixth for the event. Riding a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle, Krawiec posted a best Elapsed Time (ET) of 6.872 seconds in qualifying rounds. Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines qualified the team’s other V-Rod motorcycle in 12th position with an ET of 6.901 seconds. Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Sr. led all…
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RAPP ROLLS TO AMA PRO VANCE & HINES HARLEY-DAVIDSON VICTORY IN NEW JERSEY

Suburban Motors H-D Rider Takes Commanding Lead in XR Showdown  Milwaukee (Sept. 15, 2013) - Aerostar Global/Suburban Motors H-D rider Steve Rapp rolled to a commanding fifth win of the season in the AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson series at New Jersey Motorsports Park as he edged closer to claiming the 2013 series championship and $25,000 top prize with one race remaining in the four-race XR Showdown. As he has done in most of his previous wins this year, Rapp started from pole position, opened a gap on the field from the drop of the green flag, and stretched…
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HINES AND SCREAMIN’ EAGLE HARLEY V-ROD ARE WINNERS AT CHARLOTTE

Krawiec Holds Seventh Position in NHRA Countdown to the Championship  CONCORD N.C. (September 15, 2013) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines rode a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle to the team’s first NHRA National event victory of the season at the Carlyle Tools NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by NAPA Auto Parts at zMAX Dragway. Hines won the event when Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Sr. fouled at the start in the final round of eliminations. “This was a get-well weekend for the Screamin’ Eagle team,” said Hines, who won three of four rounds against opponents who fouled at…
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SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON REVEALS HARLEY-DAVIDSON IN UPCOMING MARVEL FILM, ‘CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER’

Marvel Studio’s Steve Rogers, a.k.a. Captain America, Rides Newest Softail Model   MILWAUKEE (Sept.12, 2013) – Next Spring on April 4, 2014, two icons of freedom will roll onto the silver screen with the release of Marvel Studios’ “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.” Fans at San Diego Comic-Con were excited to see exclusive footage of the film including the reveal of Steve Rogers’ choice of Harley-Davidson® in this movie.   In the upcoming film, Steve Rogers’ character will be riding Harley-Davidson’s newest Softail® motorcycle, the Breakout. Launched to the world in March, the Breakout makes a modern statement, but harkens…
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H-D MEN’S BLACKOAK MESH JACKET

The Comfort and Versatility of Allover Mesh and a Waterproof Liner MILWAUKEE  – The new men’s Blackoak Mesh Jacket with Leather Trim (P/N 97584-14VM, starting at $295) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line is engineered for hot weather comfort and versatility. It’s constructed from 100 percent polyester mesh with a polyester mesh lining and cowhide leather accents on the collar, sleeves, sides and back. For added versatility it features a removable waterproof nylon liner. The action back and pre-curved sleeves provide extra riding comfort while adjustable side and waist tabs complement adjustable snap tabs on the sleeves for a custom fit.…
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H-D WOMEN’S LEXI MESH & TEXTILE FUNCTIONAL JACKET

Allover Mesh Construction Delivers Maximum Airflow MILWAUKEE – Constructed from 100 percent polyester mesh body with nylon Taslan sleeves and back waist panel, the new women’s Lexi Mesh and Textile Functional Jacket (P/N 97577-14VW, starting at $195) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line provides maximum airflow for staying cool on hot rides. Additional comfort comes from the power-stretch action back and elbows, pre-curved sleeves and stretch side panels featuring a zigzag waist cinch. Pockets at the elbows, shoulders and back accept accessory body armor for additional protection, while 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material provides enhanced reflectivity in low light conditions. Its three…
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COOLBETH TAKES FIFTH ON FACTORY HARLEY AT COLONIAL DOWNS

Mees Rides Harley-Davidson XR750 to His First Win of Season NEW KENT, Va. (August 24, 2013) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Kenny Coolbeth battled from a back-row starting position to finish fifth in the AMA Pro Flat Track presented by J&P Cycles Grand National Twins main on the Colonial Downs “mega-mile” track. The race was won by Rodgers Racing/Blue Springs Harley-Davidson rider Jared Mees, the defending AMA Grand National champion, who rode a Harley-Davidson® XR750 motorcycle to his first victory of the season. Saturday’s event was the first for the AMA Grand National series at 1.25-mile Colonial Downs,…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON REDEFINES MOTORCYCLING WITH PROJECT RUSHMORE

Agile Product Development Process Redefines 2014 Harley-Davidson Touring Models MILWAUKEE – Harley-Davidson unveiled its new lineup of 2014 motorcycle models during the company’s Annual Dealer Meeting in Denver, Colo. The star of the show is not a single bike – rather eight new bikes under the banner Project RUSHMORE, the outcome of a new customer-driven product development effort, which Harley-Davidson implemented to re-engineer the world’s best-selling line of touring motorcycles. The road trip will never be the same. In the largest scale new model launch in the company’s 110-year history, Project RUSHMORE encompasses eight new motorcycles that feature improved power and…
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COOLBETH ON FACTORY HARLEY FINISHES SIXTH AT INDY MILE

Baker Holds Grand National Points Lead with Dodge Brothers Harley-Davidson INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (August 17, 2013) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Kenny Coolbeth raced a Harley-Davidson XR750 motorcycle from a second-row start to finish sixth at the AMA Pro Flat Track presented by J&P Cycles Grand National Twins main on the Indianapolis Mile at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Crosley Radio Kawasaki rider Bryan Smith won the race. After placing third in his heat race, Coolbeth started the 25-lap main from the second row, but left the line well and moved through the pack to join the lead group on…
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NEW WOMEN’S LEXI MESH & TEXTILE FUNCTIONAL JACKET FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Allover Mesh Construction Delivers Maximum Airflow MILWAUKEE (July 24, 2013) – Constructed from 100 percent polyester mesh body with nylon Taslan sleeves and back waist panel, the new women’s Lexi Mesh and Textile Functional Jacket (P/N 97577-14VW, starting at $195) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line provides maximum airflow for staying cool on hot rides. Additional comfort comes from the power-stretch action back and elbows, pre-curved sleeves and stretch side panels featuring a zigzag waist cinch. Pockets at the elbows, shoulders and back accept accessory body armor for additional protection, while 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material provides enhanced reflectivity in low light…
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NEW BLACKOAK GLOVES WITH TOUCHTEC™ FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Full-Featured, Full-Fingered Gloves with Touchscreen Compatibility   MILWAUKEE (July 24, 2013) – Loaded with high-tech features and materials, the new men’s Blackoak Full-Finger Gloves with TouchTec (P/N 97201-14VM, $65) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line are built for both riding comfort and convenience. They’re constructed from cowhide leather and 100 percent polyester mesh, featuring a Kevlar® palm patch with gel padding for extra comfort. The TouchTec leather is engineered to be touch-screen enabled for added versatility. The gloves also feature pre-curved fingers, ergonomic thumb with an anti-slip patch, power-stretch knuckles and neoprene cuffs with adjustable closures. They also incorporate 3M™ Scotchlite™…
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NEW WOMEN’S LEXI FULL-FINGER MESH GLOVES FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Built with Touchscreen Technology for Added Convenience MILWAUKEE (July 24, 2013) – Protect your hands and get touchscreen convenience with the new women’s Lexi Full-Finger Mesh Gloves (P/N 97394-14VW, $60) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line. They’re constructed from 100 percent poly mesh with embossed neoprene and a goatskin leather palm for comfort and ventilation. The touchscreen compatible index finger and thumb offer extra convenience while the ergonomic thumb, pre-curved fingers and flex-knuckles deliver maximum comfort. Available in XS – XL sizes.   The Lexi Full-Finger Mesh Gloves are available now at most Harley-Davidson dealerships.   For additional information on Harley-Davidson…
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HINES AND KRAWIEC PUT V-ROD BIKES IN NHRA SONOMA SUNDAY ELIMINATIONS

Harley-Davidson Teammates Face Off in First Round, Still Seeking Performance SONOMA, CA (July 28, 2013) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines riders Andrew Hines and Ed Krawiec each qualified a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle for the Sunday elimination rounds at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. Unfortunately for the team, their order in qualifying meant that Hines and Krawiec faced off against each other in the first round on Sunday, losing the chance to get race runs and valuable data with the team’s new two-valve V-Twin engine. Because Hines lost that first-round race, he also missed an opportunity to move…
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COOLBETH SEVENTH ON FACTORY HARLEY AT SACRAMENTO MILE

Harley-Davidson XR750 Rider Brad Baker Takes AMA Grand National Points Lead   SACRAMENTO, CA (July 27, 2013) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Kenny Coolbeth rode a Harley-Davidson XR750 motorcycle to a seventh-place finish at the AMA Pro Flat Track presented by J&P Cycles Grand National Twins main on the Sacramento Mile at the Cal Expo Center. Crosley Radio Kawasaki rider Bryan Smith won the race.   Coolbeth qualified for the main with a fourth-place finish in his 10-lap heat race, a result that put him on the second row for the start of the 25-lap main event. That…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON® CELEBRATES THE RIDE AT 2013 STURGIS RALLY

Motorcycle Demo Rides Now at Black Hills Harley-Davidson, Product Displays & More in Sturgis MILWAUKEE (July 11, 2013) – Harley-Davidson riders and motorcycle enthusiasts will revel in the granddaddy of all motorcycle rallies at the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota’s legendary Black Hills region.   Demo rides on 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycles will now be located at the Black Hills Harley-Davidson dealership at 2820 Harley Drive, just off exit 55 in Rapid City, S.D., to give riders the most enjoyable route and additional options for food, beverages, entertainment and more.   Harley-Davidson activities in Sturgis will run from…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON ADDS JOHN FOGERTY, UNCLE KRACKER AND TWO-DAY TICKETS FOR MILWAUKEE 110th

  Stage Now Set For America’s Largest Labor Day Bash   MILWAUKEE (July 9, 2013) – 100,000 thundering motorcycles. 60-plus bands, including three amazing headliners. A massive motorcycle parade. All the food and drink you care to have. The opportunity to ride Harley-Davidson’s all new Model Year 2014 motorcycles …free tattoos…custom bikes shows…the legendary UFC Octagon®. And now a new two-day ticket option.   “When we have fun, we go full throttle,” said Harley-Davidson Chief Marketing Officer Mark-Hans Richer. “We know there are other music festivals and motorcycle rallies, but our 110th in Milwaukee will be an epic bash. You…
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