Harley Rocker. October 2007
"Only Harley-Davidson could style and engineer a motorcycle as visually exciting as the new Rocker," said Bill Davidson, director of motorcycle product development. "To offer this level of customisation in a reliable production motorcycle is simply unprecedented. We've also got the Fat Bob taking the Dyna platform in a bold, new direction. And the beautiful copper and black 105th Anniversary models are icing on the Motor Company birthday cake for 2008."
Highlights of the 2008 Harley-Davidson line include: The new FXCW Rocker and FXCWC Rocker C feature the Rockertail rear end that mounts a form fitting fender directly to the swingarm over a 240mm tyre. The result is a reproduction of the authentic lines of a slammed hard tail custom with the comfortable ride of a modern suspension as the rear wheel fender move together.
The Rocker comes with a solo seat and a monochrome, satin stainless metallic paint scheme. The Rocker C is a chromed out beauty with the innovative Trick seat that conceals a pillion seat under the solo cushion. Twin headlights signal the arrival of the massive new Dyna Fat Bob. The new Tommy Gun exhaust speaks pure performance, while a new seat shape and drag bars put the rider in a position that's instant cool. Black fork lowers and handlebar risers, and a new aggressive tread pattern on 180mm rear tyre and 130mm front tyres, reinforce the aggressive nature of this new model. The Fat Bob can be ordered from the factory with a choice of mid-mount or forward foot controls.
A limited edition 105th Anniversary package of 'Anniversary Copper' and 'Vivid Black' paint, a seat with a copper-coloured insert, a special copper air cleaner cover, plus exclusive badging will be offered on 14 different 2008 Harley-Davidson models. Production of these motorcycles will be limited & serialised. A new Anti-Lock Braking System is available as a factory installed option on all Touring and VRSC models, and is standard equipment on the '08 Electra Glide Ultra Classic 105th Anniversary Edition, CVO Screamin' Eagle Electra Glide Ultra Classic, and CVO Screamin' Eagle Road King.
All VRSC models get a power boost from a high performance, 1250cc version of the liquid-cooled Revolution V-Twin engine tuned to make up to 125 hp and 85 ft/lbs. of torque. The engine is mated to a new slipper-style clutch with lighter lever action. Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is offered as a factory option on all 2008 VRSC models. A new six-gallon fuel tank extends the range of all Touring models, which also feature new Brembo brakes and available ABS. Cruise control is now a factory option on all Touring models not already equipped with this feature.
All Touring models feature a new Isolated Drive System that reduces noise and vibration for improved ride quality under acceleration, shifting & cruising. The high performance Twin Cam 110 engine powers four 2008 models from Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO): the Screamin' Eagle Road King, the Screamin' Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide, the Screamin' Eagle Softail Springer, and the Screamin' Eagle Dyna. Each features new accessories and paint schemes. Harley-Davidson will offer 15 new colour combinations for 2008, plus three custom colour combinations.
In brief FXCW Rocker features: Rigid mount, 1584cc Twin Cam 96B balanced engine 6-speed cruise drive gearbox, Chrome Shorty Dual exhaust with new sash bend, Powder coated aluminium five spoke 19" front/18" rear wheels. Stretched fuel tank. V-bar handlebars on 5" curved risers, Stainless metallic powder coated fork lowers, oil tank, headlight bucket, swingarm and other components.
