The iconic Harley-Davidson Low Rider has always been considered a blank canvas for customisation. Is the new one any different?
The Low Rider was once a part of the Dyna line, but for 2018 it’s moved into the Softails. However, as we rode the new 2018 Low Rider around Jaipur for a day, it’s clear that the qualities that made the Low Rider a popular choice remain. The new Low Rider shares all the new upgrades and mechanical components with the rest of the new Softail line-up. That means it’s gotten a new chassis, new suspension, new design, and more importantly, a brand-new Milwaukee-Eight engine. The new 1,745cc V-Twin gets dual counterbalancers to cancel primary vibration. This allows the engine to be rigid mounted in the frame, which in turn increases chassis stiffness for improved handling.
The overall styling of the new Low Rider is much the same as the older generation. Its profile is much the same and it still retains the same headlight and stepped seat. The biggest changes are the replacement of the dual shocks with a monoshock – which has happened in the entire Softail range -, the dual instrument dials are still mounted on the tank, but they get a new casing, and the two-into- one exhaust has been changed for a dual. Then, of course, the engine is entirely new.
When I saddled up on the Low Rider, I couldn’t help but notice how identical the riding position is to the Street Bob. While the seat is completely different, the foot pegs and the handlebar position are quite similar, which means it’s a very cramped riding style. The Low Rider seems to be more accepting for shorter riders, because the pegs are placed up high and close to the rider, which makes it a squat position. I am not against this riding posture, it’s just that it takes time to get used to it. The handlebars are not very high, but they are wide and offer a more laid-back approach than the Street Bob.
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Source: autoX Magazine
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