Yes, you’re absolutely right, we are on record as saying that we’re not giving full coverage of electric bikes no matter whose name is on …
And so it begins …
’tis the season to be jolly!! Harley-Davidson’s press fleet is back on the road and the Road King Special is now a 114!!
AmV94: 2019 Harley-Davidson FXDR Tested
We know how lithe and lively these are in the Greek mountains from the launch, but how do they stack up on wet British motorways? …
New Electra Glide Standard breaks cover!!
We’ve been a bit light on new models from The Motor Company this year, and on first inspection this might look like just another Electra …
Goin’ ape!
Great day out in Warwickshire, disturbing the peace and scuffing the chrome on tight roads in a quick pack of good friends. Turns out that …
Battle of the Kings 2019: bigger than ever
The UK’s Battle of the Kings competitors have unveiled their 2019 entries, and they are playing under very different rules this time. It’s bigger than ever this …
Livewire specifications released
Okay, so far does American-V go when it comes to electric vehicles? They are patently not V-twins or V4s or V-anythings, and they don’t have …
2018 Battle of the Kings winner crowned
If you ever doubted the International pull of Harley-Davidson – or indeed the battle of the Kings event – news that Bangkok Harley-Davidson has won …
Livewire breaks cover at EICMA
From the press Release: Today the all-new electric Harley–Davidson LiveWire made its European debut at a press conference held at the EICMA show, Milan. During the presentation Vice President …
REVIEW: Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Eagle Leather Jacket
Harley-Davidson is justifiably renowned for getting the maximum benefit out of their branding, but they can also do things more subtly and this anniversary jacket in a …
Flexi tunnel
Second guessing all of the things that could possibly go so omg between Crewe and Folkestone, I upgraded my ticket to a Flexi to make …
2019 Road Glide Special
I must have been a good boy, because having signed off American-V 92, albeit a week late, despite not having left the office for a …
FXDRs on parade in Greece
It has received mixed reviews so far, based on the images alone, but I’m really looking forward to riding one of these in about an …
Video footage of the new 2019 FXDR at Harley’s test track!
Want see more of the new for 2019 FXDR? Of course you do!
Harley-Davidson 2019: three new CVO models and a new BoomBox!
• All 2019 CVO™ models offer a variety of stunning, show-stopping finishes • Each exclusively loaded with Milwaukee-Eight® 117ci engines • Plus exclusive components and …
Harley-Davidson 2019: the twin disc ‘Power Cruiser’ Softail we’ve been waiting for
Straight from the horse’s mouth: more in American-V 91. On sale – finally – on 6th September! Oxford (21st August, 2018) – The new Harley-Davidson® …
Ten years ago: MY2009 announced
To put the news of out Harley-Davidson into some sort of context and because the MY2019 announcement is just days away – and because American-V …
Pan America 1250: Harley-Davidson’s SUV
The Adventure Touring sector worldwide is massive and growing. As the sport bike boom has bust – condemning the fastest of the fast to track …
A new XR for those who couldn’t get over the last one being based on a Sportster?
Many described the XR1200 as being the best Sportster that Harley ever made – certainly in terms of its engine – but it didn’t break …
A future V-Rod by a new name
This – or something very like it – is going to be a 2021 model, and it’s very unlike Harley-Davidson to presage future model launches, …
Harley-Davidson Accelerates Strategy To Build Next Generation Of Riders Globally
“More Roads to Harley-Davidson” includes New Products in Additional Market Segments, Broader Access and Commitment to Strengthen Dealers” Oxford (30th July, 2018) – To inspire …
Do you remember rain?
We do. Got plenty of it today on the way across France, and the bike’s are filthy, but it was so refreshing!
Blue is the new orange
… for the 115th anniversary at least 🙂
Limeyfest in full swing, in the sunshine.
The UK’s answer to Shovelfest in the US – open to members of the Shovelhead Owners UK forum – is basking in the ongoing heatwave.
Stuck for something to do next weekend?
====== PRESS RELEASE: Oxford 29 June 2018 ====== This year is H-D’s 115th year: 1903-2018, with celebrations to be held in Prague July 5th-8th Tickets sold …
Garçon Gros dans les Massif Central
Apologies to the central massive if they are as female as they are beautiful. Far Boy on tour … not Tours, cos I went due …
Fat Boy Vs Fat Boy
As I returned home on the 2018 Fat Bob, I got a call off a friend and occasional contributor chasing the last issue, and when …
About to take a punt on an earlier tunnel crossing than I’m booked in for
Well, I’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there once I hit the other side of the water … …
Tired of London? You’re not at Tobacco Dock, then!
The Bike Shed Show is in full swing on a blisteringly hot sunny day, and I’m blown away by the range of people and bikes …
Harley’s CVO Street Glide takes ‘form’ to a new high
Which is good news, because other than the beautifully rich roll-on power from its Screamin’ Eagle 117-inch motor and some stunning finishes, a few functions …
RideRideSlide?
It’s probably worth explaining what this is, seeing as I’ve used the hashtag a couple of times and will continue to do so: Ride: taking …
Looking forward to tomorrow
Really like the way the white Iron 1200 and the Forty Eight Special in black look. #riderideslide #harleydavidson #sportstersickness
Always the bridesmaid
… but the more time I spend with the Road Glide, the more I like it. It’s objectively a better bike than the Street Glide, …
2018 Sportsters are go!
Just landed in Croatia at Harley’s “Ride & Slide” event. #Sportster #sickness
Sportster Sickness’ The Big One 2018
Note to self: record in HD first and then post – live streaming is clever but it’s lower resolution than you’d hope and you can …
Sport Glides in Blighty!
And weren’t they looking clean and spangly? One of them certainly isn’t now, with one tank drained and having had a taste of Britain’s April …
Sport Glide part 2: the home leg.
Birdlip isn’t as high as El Teide, and the skies aren’t as blue, but I’m looking forward to putting some serious miles on Harley-Davidson’s new …
2018 Sport Glide
Late in terms of this being from the European launch of the Sport Glide in January 2018, as featured in American-V 90, but it’s also …
REVIEWS REVISITED: Harley-Davidson Performance T-Shirt
You know the old joke about having t-shirts older than your friends’ kids / bike / latest relationship? It’s funny because it is frequently true, but I didn’t …
Improving the breed!
Okay, so it’s not the FTR-750 of Jared Mees taking the chequered flag for Indian in the first round of the 2018 AFT series at …
Test ride a new Harley, kiss your preconceptions goodbye and win a road trip to Prague!
Okay, so we can’t all go to Prague, obviously – any more than we will get to see the Anniversary edition 114-inch Breakout, but roadtest …
Dirty Weekend with the Diggers
Ride fast, turn left! You can’t fail to have noticed the rise in interest in Flat Track racing, not least because of Indian’s success in …
American-V Facebook Group
Whatever American motorcycle you ride, if you don’t mind rubbing shoulders with that other bunch who bought the wrong make, you’ve got a home at …
Two new 1200 Sportsters due in May 2018: the 1200 Iron and Forty-Eight Special
••• PRESS RELEASE ••• High handlebars, cool graphics and garage built attitude. Oxford (21st February, 2018) – Harley-Davidson adds to the long legacy of its …
Sycamore Harley-Davidson wins Battle of the Kings
For Harley-Davidson’s 2018 Battle of the Kings, the rules changed. No longer a mandated competition, the fifteen entrants had a wider choice of donor bikes …
2018 Battle of the Kings Finalists at ExCeL
The public has spoken and the five UK finalists are lined up on the Harley-Davidson stand at the London Motorcycle Show for your inspection: a …
Harley covering all the options … ?
Are you ready for the promised February white-out? We are: we’ve got the new Harley Cold Boy Snowtail in the garage and are just waiting …