American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 177 April 2014 | Page 10

Tour-spec Sportster and return of the Low Rider
FIRST launched in 1977, the Low Rider
name has made a return to HarleyDavidson’s Dyna range for 2014. This
latest incarnation of the Low Rider
features a Twin Cam 103 powertrain,
and a Dyna chassis equipped with
49mm forks, new coil-over rear tri-rate
spring shocks, dual front disc brakes
and a 2-into-1 exhaust.
To make the bike suitable for the
widest range of riders it has handlebar
risers that offer 2.4in of adjustment
and a two-position ergonomic seat
with a removable bolster that moves
the rider 1.5in forward.
“The Low Rider represents intense
collaboration between the HarleyDavidson styling and engineering
staff,” said lead stylist Tony Pink.
“Engineering created some innovative
solutions to expand the comfort
envelope of the Low Rider, and our
styling team successfully incorporated
those features while maintaining the
premium finish our customers
associate with Harley-Davidson."
The new SuperLow 1200T is a
Sportster model equipped with touring
features. In creating the SuperLow
1200T, Harley-Davidson has for the

first time combined its SuperLow
chassis with the performance of an Evo
1200 v-twin engine. A new suspension
and tire package helps to create a
package suitable for touring.
Jennifer Gersch, H-D Product
Planning Manager, said: “Many riders
seeking an entry point to the touring
experience have been putting together
a bike like this on their own. We’ve
added ergonomic adjustments and a
selection of touring accessories to a
motorcycle platform that is already
popular with our cust