Harley-Davidson 2018 models have presented for next year. The Softail and CVO series receive numerous updates for 2018, while Harley discontinues one series.
Harley-Davidson Dyna series
Harley-Davidson has somewhat stopped the Dyna series for the coming model year. The former Dyna models Street Bob, Fat Bob and Low Rider will be part of the Softail series from 2018. Harley-Davidson justifies the decision by saying that the frame of the Softail series offers more advantages. The previous Softail models also enjoy the developed Softail frame, which according to Harley-Davidson should enable a weight reduction of up to 17 kilograms. The new frame is offered with two different swing arms, which results in various options for the wheels and suspension elements. The fork was taken from the Touring series.
Softail engine
Harley-Davidson 2018 models have also made several improvements to the Softail engine. The new Milwaukee Eight engine will replace Harley’s twin-cam engine, which has been in use up to now, from 2018. The new Milwaukee eight engine will be available in the Softail series in two variants: the 107 version with 1745 cm³ and the 114 option with 1868 cm³. Harley is also providing all the new models in the Softail range with an LED daytime running light, electronic improvements, and new instruments. Also new are a keyless ignition system and USB ports on the handlebars.
Harley-Davidson 2018 models Softail series
Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy:
New design elements
160mm front brake
35,2 lbs lighter than the predecessor model
ABS as standard
240mm rear tire
Optional: Milwaukee Eight 114 engine
Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic:
New Windscreen
New side pockets
37,4 pounds lighter than the previous model
Improved spring elements
Cruise control and ABS as standard
Optional: Milwaukee Eight 114 engine
Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider:
New design elements
19-inch rear tires and 16-inch front tires
New exhaust pipe
Price: from 19,386 dollars
Harley-Davidson Softail Slim:
Fresh design
New bench
New exhaust pipe
37,4 lbs lighter than the previous model
Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe:
redesigned headlamps
New handlebars
37,4 pounds lighter than the previous model
ABS as standard
Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout:
New tank (13.2 liters)
New 49mm fork
18-inch rear tires (240 mm) and 21-inch front tires (130 mm)
New LED spotlight
revised instruments
37,4 lbs lighter than the previous model
ABS as standard
Optional: Milwaukee Eight 114 engine
Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob:
New exhaust pipe
New spring elements
Double disc brake front
New design elements
33 lbs lighter than the predecessor model
New fork
Keyless ignition system
New bench
Optional: Milwaukee Eight 114 engine
Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob:
New Milwaukee eight engine
revised instruments
13.2-litre tank
New spring elements
LED Spotlight
New spoke wheels
Keyless ignition system
Seven kilograms lighter than the previous model
New versions of the CVO series
The Softail series receives the biggest updates. But Harley-Davidson’s CVO series will also be revised for the model year 2018. The Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide, for example, is pleased with some updates to the audio functions. Harley-Davidson has also made some design adjustments.
Prices for the new CVO models:
- Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide: from 47,100 dollars
- CVO Limited: from 50,319 dollars
- Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide: from 48,773 dollars
Street Glide Special and Road Glide
The two touring models Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special and Harley-Davidson Road Glide will also be revised for the model year 2018. The US manufacturer replaces the previously chromed components with black coated new parts. Both bikes are powered by the Milwaukee Eight 107 engine with 1745 cc.
Prices:
- Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special: from 32,592 dollars
- Harley-Davidson Road Glide: from 32,116 dollars
Harley Davidson Forty-Eight – 115th Anniversary
Also, Harley-Davidson will offer a total of nine models as a special edition next year. On the occasion of the 115th anniversary of the traditional manufacturer from Milwaukee, the models Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight, Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (two variants), Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic.
