Leading the charge is the 883 Low which is designed as an entry into the Harley-Davidson family at $10,995 RRP + on-roads in Australia.
Harley-Davidson Australia Marketing Manager, Adrian O'Donoughue, said that of all new Sportster buyers, 83% are buying their first Harley-Davidson. Moreover, a Big Twin Harley-Davidson (those with a large capacity twin cylinder engine), starts from as little as $21,250 RRP. Not only that, the prices of the Sportster and V-Rod ranges have remained the same since the 2004 model year, except for the VRSCDX Night Rod Special, which has increased only $500 this year.
And as Harley-Davidson celebrates its 105th Anniversary in 2008, it's going to offer eight models with a special package of 105th Anniversary features, including exclusive paint and accessories. Production of these motorcycles will be limited and serialised.
Director of Motorcycle Product Development, Bill Davidson said, "Harley-Davidson has a long and proud tradition of observing company milestones with unique motorcycles and big parties. The 105th Anniversary motorcycles provide something extra-special for those riders who want to celebrate and remember this anniversary in true Harley-Davidson style."
The 105th Anniversary Harley-Davidson motorcycles will feature an exclusive, two-tone paint scheme in shimmering Anniversary Copper and Vivid Black, traced with orange and pale gold pin striping. Some models will feature cast aluminium wheels painted in Gloss Black. Seats and pillions on these bikes will be finished with a special copper-coloured vinyl insert. The 105th Anniversary motorcycles will be identified with a copper Bar and Shield tank cloisonné and 105th Anniversary badges on the air cleaner and timing cover inserts. To preserve the exclusivity of the 105th Anniversary Collection motorcycles, each will be produced in serialised order. On most models, the 105th Anniversary serial number will appear on a special badge mounted on the motorcycle.
