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Harley-Davidson X500 2023 Dilancarkan Di China – 47HP, 48Nm

Selepas memperkenalkan Harley-Davidson X300 bulan lalu, Harley-Davidson dengan kerjasama QJ Motor telah melancarkan Harley-Davidson X500 di pasaran China dengan harga jualan CNY44,388 (RM28.5k).

Menurut Harley-Davidson, X500 itu datang dengan tiga pilihan warna; Vibrant Orange, Bright Silver dan Dazzling Black.

Kerjasama dengan QJ Motor menyaksikan Harley-Davidson X500 dikuasakan enjin sama yang terdapat pada Benelli Leoncino 500, dengan enjin parallel-twin 500cc itu menawarkan 47hp dan 46Nm. Kuasa enjin pula disalurkan kepada tayar belakang menerusi transmisi manual 6-kelajuan.

Selain daripada enjin, Harley-Davidson X500 juga berkongsi kerangka yang sama dengan Leoncino 500.

Antara ciri lain ditawarkan termasuk tangki 13L, lampu LED penuh depan dan belakang, panel meter digital, fork USD dan ABS dwi-saluran.

Harley-Davidson X500 merupakan model kedua hasil kerjasama antara jenama motosikal Amerika Syarikat itu bersama QJ Motor. Mengambil kira kedua-dua model ini dibina berlandaskan model di bawah jenama QJ Motor, pastinya bakal ada juga model akan datang yang berkongsi platform dengan model lain.

Persoalannya, adakah model mampu milik ini akan turut menembusi pasaran Malaysia?

Harley-Davidson Buatan India Buat Penampilan Sulung

Baru-baru ini, Harley-Davidson telah pun memperkenalkan model X350 hasil kerjasama dengan pengeluar motosikal China, QJ Motor.

Kemunculan model itu telah pun dijangka berdasarkan beberapa paten dan dokumen pensijilan yang difailkan di China dan Amerika Syarikat.

Bagaimanapun, Harley-Davidson tidak berhenti disitu kerana pengeluar motosikal dari Milwaukee itu turut mendedahkan model 400cc serba baharu hasil kerjasama dengan pengeluar India, Hero MotorCorp.

Berdasarkan gambar yang dikongsikan, motosikal tersebut – yang dianggarkan bersesaran 400cc – tampil dengan rekaan ‘flat track’ mirip Harley-Davidson XR1200 namun dengan sistem penyejukan udara/minyak. Difahamkan enjin tersebut mampu dipulas sehingga 8,000rpm.

Ada laporan yang mendakwa model tersebut dikuasaken enjin Hero XPulse 400 namun tiada pengesahan rasmi setakat ini.

Antara ciri ditawarkan termasuk lampu LED penuh, panel meter TFT berwarna, fork depan jenis USD, kaliper brek ByBre dan tayar jenama CEAT Zoom Cruz.

Melihat kepada keseluruhan rupa model 400cc itu hampir siap sepenuhnya, kami jangkakan Harley-Davidson akan memperkenalkan model tersebut tidak lama lagi.

FIRST LOOK: Made-In-India Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

Harley-Davidson has partnered with Indian two-wheeler giant Hero MotoCorp to develop a new motorcycle. Recently, images of the upcoming bike were leaked online.

The bike’s design and features show major differences from the previously debuted Harley-Davidson X 350.
The HD400 is likely compete with rival roadsters like the Royal Enfield Hunter 350, and Honda CB350.

The bike is expected to debut in July 2023 and is likely to be priced competitively, thanks to the partnership’s heavy localization.

The new motorcycle, dubbed the HD400, is a roadster style bike with a unique LED headlight bearing the Harley-Davidson branding. The TFT console displays basic information such as speedometer, odometer, tachometer, and fuel indicator.

The bike has a USD fork and gas-charged dual shock absorber setup, with axial ByBre calipers taking care of braking duties. Interestingly, the bike uses CEAT Zoom Cruz tires seen on the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.

The engine on the HD400 is expected to be around 400cc, with an air/oil-cooled single unit that revs up to 8,000rpm. This is different from the liquid-cooled parallel twin unit on the Harley-Davidson X 350.

Based on the images, the HD400 is production-ready and likely in the final stages of testing.

The upcoming Harley-Davidson HD400 will compete with other roadster motorcycles in India such as the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and the Honda CB350RS.

Harley-Davidson’s partnership with Hero MotoCorp will benefit both companies, with the bike maker gaining massively from the partnership’s heavy localization. Overall, the HD400 seems to be an exciting addition to the Harley-Davidson lineup, and fans can’t wait for the official launch.

Harley-Davidson X350 And X500 To Debut On March 10

Harley-Davidson is set to debut the X350 and X500 on March 10, 2023.

The X350 and X500 is a result of Harley-Davidson partnership with Chinese manufacturer, QJ Motor.
The X350 and X500 features the same mill from Benelli’s 302S and Leoncino 500 respectively.

The Harley-Davidson X350, the most affordable two-wheeler bearing the H-D badge, is based on the Benelli 302S, while the X500 is based on a slightly larger Benelli Leoncino 500.

While the bikes’ technical foundation already exists, the new Harleys feature altered designs, styling, and ergonomics, giving them a much smaller and more compact appearance than their American counterparts.

Poweringthe X350 is a 353cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, parallel-twin engine capable of producing 36 horsepower.

Meanwhile, the X500 boasts a 500cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, parallel-twin engine with a maximum output of 47 horsepower. Both bikes share inverted front forks, front and rear disc brakes equipped with ABS, and LED lights all around.

The Harley-Davidson X350 and X500 will compete with cruisers and neo-retro roadsters such as the Royal Enfield Meteor and Hunter 350, Honda Rebel 300 and 500, and the Benelli Leoncino and 502C.

This 1908 Strap Tank Harley-Davidson Just Sold For RM3.9 Million

A vintage 1908 Strap Tank Harley-Davidson has just been sold, or USD 935,000 (RM3.9 mil), including auction fees at the Mecum Auction, held in Las Vegas.

The bike gained the ‘Strap Tank’ name due to its fuel and oil tank that wraps around the cross-bar of the frame by nickel straps.
The Strap Tank is said to be an evolution from Harley-Davidson first built motorcycle.

While the numbers themselves don’t make it the most expensive motorcycle ever sold at an auction, it is still a considerable amount for a Harley-Davidson built machine.

According to reports, the motorcycle was owned by its owner, David Uihlein, since the 40s, and he kept it for 66 years before letting it go.

The bike gained the ‘Strap Tank’ nameplate due to its fuel and oil tank that wraps around the cross-bar of the frame by nickel straps.

Although the motorcycle got restored at some point, the bike is mainly in its original state, including the tank, wheels, engine belt pulley, seat cover and muffler sleeve.

Some suggest that the Strap Tank is an evolution from the first Harley-Davidson that William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson built together.

Reportedly, there were 450 models made, but these days, less than a dozen remain in complete condition.

Chinese-Made Harley-Davidson X350 Confirmed For The US Markets

Harley-Davidson held a huge event just last week to celebrate the firm’s 120th anniversary.

The Chinese-build Harley-Davidson X350 is heading to the US.
The X350 is equipped with a parallel-twin 353cc engine similar to the Benelli 302s but with a bigger bore.

The American motorcycle company took the opportunity to announced it’s 2023 lineup, including the Nightster Special and the Breakout.

Unfortunately, the highly anticipated Chinese-build X350 and X350RA was not included in the announcement.

However, latest report suggest that the X350 and X350RA, a product of Harley-Davidson’s partnership with China’s Qianjiang Motors is also heading to the US as confirmed by new VIN information.

Interestingly, Motorcycle.com managed to obtained o copy of the X350 owner’s manual and an image of the motorcycle.

According to reports by Dennis Chung, the owner’s manual disclosed some of the bike’s information including the powertrain. That said, powering the Harley-Davidson X350 is a 353cc parallel-twin with eight-valve liquid-cooled mill.

However, while the X350 makes 36hp the X350RA power output is restricted to just 26hp.

The VIN information also confirms that the X350 is equipped with analog speedometer with small digital display, damping adjustable inverted front fork, ABS and dual-petal disc brakes.

Also, the X350 runs on 17-inch front and rear wheels shod with Pirelli’s Angel CT tires with 120/70-17 up front and 160/60-17 at the rear. However, the X350RA is equipped with slimmer wheels, 110/70-17 at the front and 150/60-17 at the rear.

The X350 also claims a weight of 199.5kg and 12.8 litres of fuel tank.

(source: Motorcycle.com)

Harley-Davidson Confirm Plans To Go Fully Electric

Harley-Davidson has steadily developing its own electric programme over the last few years with the LiveWire becoming the firm’s maiden voyage into electrification.

Harley-Davidson CEO, Jochen Zeitz confirm plans to go fully electric in the future.
Harley-Davidson spin-off brand, the LiveWire proven to be an ideal step towards electrification.

At first, the LiveWire came with a USD30,000 price tag before it was substantially reduced to USD21,999 after Harley-Davidson decided to spin off LiveWire into an independent brand in 2021 with the original LiveWire sold as LiveWire One.

Harley made another big move early last year by taking the LiveWire public which resulted the company revealed it’s product line for the future including the S2 Del Mar.

Unlike the LiveWire One, the S2 is LiveWire’s middleweight electric bikes developed in partnership with KYMCO.

The S2 – inlcuding S3 and S4 in the pipeline – showcased Harley’s dedication towards sustainability and a cleaner future.

That said, Harley-Davidson Chairman and CEO, Jochen Zeitz admitted that the brand will go fully electric in the future.

“At some point in time, Harley Davidson will be all-electric. But that’s a long-term transition that needs to happen. It’s not something you do overnight. It’s a natural evolution that needed to happen,” ,” Zeitz told design publication, Dezeen early this month.

Turning a company with its unique cruiser heritage into a full blown electric brand might not be something that a Harley-Davidson purist wants to hear.

However, Zeitz admitted that the company intend to do so by honouring the past, whatever that means.

Harley-Davidson To Announce 2023 Lineup On 18 January

Harley-Davidson will announce its 2023 motorcycle lineup on 18 January 2023, along with the details of the firm’s Homecoming, a celebration 120 years in the making.

Harley-Davidson to reveal its 2023 lineup this month.
The lineup likely to include the new Nightster variant, anniversary edition models and the Chinese-made 350cc model.

The full reveal and announcement will be made live via Harley-Davidson.com.

Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO of Harley-Davidson, hopes for everyone to celebrate the brand’s rich heritage.

“2023 marks the 120th Anniversary of Harley-Davidson, during which we’ll honour our rich heritage, celebrate with our fans and riding community, and reveal our newest motorcycles and product offerings,

“Please join us as we kick off our 120th Anniversary with exciting new model introductions and a peek at what we have in store for the landmark year ahead,” he said.

While Harley-Davidson is yet to disclose the list of models, recent reports suggest that it will include a special edition Fat Bob 114, Heritage Classic 114, a new Nightster variant, a 2023 CVO lineup and likely a new Icon model.

Interestingly, Harley-Davidson could also introduce the Chinese-made 350cc model based on a new vehicle identification number (VIN) submitted to the US NHTSA, as reported by Motorcycle.com.

Chinese-Made Harley-Davidson X350 And X500 Shown In New Type-Approval Documents

Harley-Davidson first announced its partnership with China-based Qianjiang Group back in 2019 as part of a plan to expand its range to smaller-capacity motorcycles.

Harley-Davidson to roll out the Chinese-made X350 and X500 in Asia soon.
The smaller capacity Harley-Davidson will be built by Zhejiang Jisheng Motor Vehicle Co. Ltd.

Back then, the small Harley was referred to as the 338R, further confirmed by a leaked photo that revealed the side profile of the motorcycle.

However, the latest type-approval filed in China has revealed that not just one but two bikes have been approved for sale in the country with the name X350 and X500.

Accompanying the type-approval document is two photos that showcase the X350 and X500.

Firstly the X350 looks identical to the early sketches Harley showed back in 2019, mainly the flat-track-inspired bodywork.

According to reports, the upcoming X350 shared most of its components from QJMotor’s SRK350 and Benelli’s 302S, including the same 353cc parallel-twin engine.

That said, the document revealed that the X350 makes a good 36hp but tips the scale at 195kg, making it a pretty heavy bike.

In addition, the X350 is also fitted with the same rubber as the 302S, 120/70-17 at the front and 160/60-17 at the rear.

Meanwhile, the X500 features the same frame and engine as Benelli’s Leoncino 500. The X500 makes 47hp and weighs in at 206kg.

Despite being fitted with the same front and rear wheels as the X350, the larger bike features radial-mount callipers and a bigger brake disc similar to the Leoncino 500.

For your information, both of these bikes will be made by Zhejiang Jisheng Motor Vehicle Co. Ltd, a joint venture company set up by Harley-Davidson and Qianjiang in China.

Harley-Davidson Pan America 975 Could Arrive Early 2023

Reports of a middleweight version of the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 first emerged earlier this year, with the American firm mistakenly mentioning the model name in its list of accessories.

Harley-Davidson to add a new Pan America 975 to its Revolution Max portfolio.
The middleweight Pan America will powered by the same engine found in the Nightster.

According to reports, the site listed the fuel cap as being compatible with the RA1250/RA1250S (Pan America 1250/1250S) as well as RA975 and RA975S, with the latter assuming to be the Pan America models powered by the Revolution Max 975cc engine like the one found on the Nightster.

In addition, the NHTSA, who is responsible for overseeing vehicle recalls, already established a dedicated web pages for the RA975 and RA975S.

That said, Harley is likely to informed NHTSA that a smaller version of the existing Pan America 1250 is on its way.

According to latest report, the Pan America 975 could arrived as early as in the first half of 2023.

While there is no official announcement yet coming from the American firm but it is likely that the middleweight version of the Pan America to make an appearance soon.

New Evidence Hints At The Arrival Of Harley-Davidson Pan America 975

Reports of a middleweight version of the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 first emerged earlier this year, with the American firm mistakenly mentioning the model name in its list of accessories.

Harley-Davidson to add a new Pan America 975 to its Revolution Max portfolio.
The middleweight Pan America will powered by the same engine found in the Nightster.

However, the latest evidence obtained by none other than Dennis Chung over at Motorcycle.com further strengthens the rumours of a middleweight Pan America 975.

This time, the proof comes in the form of an official installation instruction for a pair of side mirrors designed specifically for the Revolution Max motorcycles.

Frankly, no one can find this evidence other than Dennis, as it involved not one but nine installation instructions from Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovenia and Ukraine.

In addition, he also includes there service bulletins from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to back his reports.

Although the service bulletin referred to the Pan America 975 as a 2022 model year – we assumed that Harley’s initial plan was to introduce the new model this year – but due to the ongoing supply chain issue, it is likely that the plan is postponed to 2023.

One way or another, the Pan America 975 is on its way, and we are looking forward to it.

Harley-Davidson Announced New Apex Factory Custom Paint For Grand American Touring Range

Harley-Davidson has announced a new custom colour scheme for the Grand American Touring Range for 2022.

The Apex factory custom paint is available for all of Harley-Davidson GAT range.
The colour scheme starts with a base of Vivid Black paint and combines with Gauntlet Grey graphics.

Dubbed the “Apex”, the new custom colour way will be applicable to selected bikes from Harley’s Grand American Touring family including the Road King, Street Glide and Ultra Limited bikes.

According to the American firm, a total of nine custom options are currently available, with one Road King, two street Glides, two Ultra Limiteds and four Road Glides.

The Apex option is an additional GBP1,900 for the Road King Special, additional GBP1,900 for the Street Glide Special Chrome while the Street Glide Black with Apex paint is pricier with GBP3,100.

“The Apex colour scheme starts with a base of Vivid Black paint. A graphic element adds Gauntlet Grey panels.

“The panels are surrounded by an accent stripe of Jet Fire Orange, the original colour applied to the XR750 competition models,” said Harley in a statement.

Harley’s Vice President of Design and Creative Director, Brad Richards said that the new Apex custom paint provides riders the chance to express the thrill of speed and competition on their bagger.

“This paint scheme communicates velocity and forward momentum with lines and colours inspired by Harley-Davidson competition motorcycles,” he said.

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Harley-Davidson has partnered with Indian two-wheeler giant Hero MotoCorp to develop a new motorcycle. Recently, images of the upcoming bike were leaked online.

Harley-Davidson is set to debut the X350 and X500 on March 10, 2023.

A vintage 1908 Strap Tank Harley-Davidson has just been sold, or USD 935,000 (RM3.9 mil), including auction fees at the Mecum Auction, held in Las Vegas.

Harley-Davidson held a huge event just last week to celebrate the firm’s 120th anniversary.

Harley-Davidson has steadily developing its own electric programme over the last few years with the LiveWire becoming the firm’s maiden voyage into electrification.

Harley-Davidson will announce its 2023 motorcycle lineup on 18 January 2023, along with the details of the firm’s Homecoming, a celebration 120 years in the making.

Harley-Davidson first announced its partnership with China-based Qianjiang Group back in 2019 as part of a plan to expand its range to smaller-capacity motorcycles.

Reports of a middleweight version of the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 first emerged earlier this year, with the American firm mistakenly mentioning the model name in its list of accessories.

Reports of a middleweight version of the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 first emerged earlier this year, with the American firm mistakenly mentioning the model name in its list of accessories.

Harley-Davidson has announced a new custom colour scheme for the Grand American Touring Range for 2022.

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