‘FXDR™ 114 lives for the road’
Harley-davidson® extol the virtues of their new FXDR 114 – where heritage meets modern technology…
Harley-davidson has dominated the racing scene for decades, with board racing, flat track, long distance marathons and drag racing titles all being secured. FXDR™ pays particular homage to Harley-davidson’s drag strip success – not just from the raked out chassis, stretched forward riding position, stretched slender fuel tank and solo seat, but also from the use of the latest Big-twin engine.
The Milwaukee-eight® ci (1868cc) engine is a serious piece of kit that lives and breathes performance; the extra-large freer-breathing air intake filter and upswept 2-1 exhaust combine to deliver spirited performance the moment the clutch lever is dropped. Just how spirited depends on how much torque (Nm / lb.ft) and horsepower (95PS) you dial in… and where! Let’s just say stop-go starts are as eyeopening as any morning coffee rush.
While the Harley-davidson Big-twin engine grunt is already legendary, an all-new chassis package for FXDR is making a mark on the future. The Softail® frame is raked long and low to help maintain contact between the massive £-section rear tyre and the road surface. Performance gets a boost with the use of a lightweight cast aluminium swingarm and all-aluminium subframe while the solid Ace cast ally rear wheel, complete with laser etched graphics adds to the styling.
FXDR lives for the road; cruising effortlessly on stretching A-roads, surging across town or making the most of the turns that eventually come your way, the surprisingly agile chassis takes them all in its stride. And once again Harley-davidson has delivered a creditable suspension and braking package as standard.
The topping on this slice of Harley® attitude are detail touches that are fresh and standard from the showroom floor. A LED Daymaker® headlight brightens up anyone’s day… and night. The LED rear light and indicator lamps are a great touch but also beneficial by being bright enough to catch attention when it’s needed. Then there’s the tidy and exact way the chassis components are precisely put together to give clean, enticing lines front to rear, top to bottom.
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