Harley unveil Street Bob Limited Edition

The new Street Bob Limited Edition features custom touches inspired by the Harley-Davidson Factory Customization programme, but will only be available in small numbers, and only in select markets, including Australia and New Zealand.

Based on the Dyna platform, H-D say the Street Bob Limited Edition is a stripped-down and rowdy bobber, appealing to riders who appreciate the pure essence of motorcycling. Unlike the stock 96ci-powered Street Bob, the Limited Edition model comes with the 103 cube 103B Twin Cam v-twin as standard.

Aside from the engine upgrade, other notable features on the Limited Edition include the distinctive two-tone scallop paint on the tank (with metalflake finish) and steel laced wheels - complete with attention-grabbing red rims. Like the rest of the locally-delivered Dyna range for 2013, the Street Bob Limited Edition comes with ABS as standard equipment.

The defining elements of the Street Bob are retained for the Limited Edition - a solo seat, chopped rear fender and mini ape-hanger handlebar - which give the Street Bob an unmistakable retro-inspired profile. New styling features include a black-finish Twin Cam 103™ power train with highlighted details, blacked-out front end, as well as a clean rear guard with combination stop/tail/turn lighting.

"Our focus for the Street Bob is on street appeal," said Harley-Davidson Styling Manager Tony Pink. "This bike is for the owner who would order a muscle car with the biggest engine and no radio.

"As part of this restyle, we cleaned off the rear fender, ditched the battery box trim, and bolted on a classic oval air cleaner cover. The goal is to create an elemental Big Twin that a customer can define as his own."

The Harley-Davidson Street Bob Limited Edition is now available. Rideaway price is listed as $23,495 - a $2,000 premium over the stock 96ci FXDB Street Bob. See your Harley dealer for further details.


FXDBA Street Bob Limited Edition - key features:

Styling:
Scallop two-tone paint, in Big Blue Pearl/Vivid Black
Red Steel Laced wheels; 19-inch front/17-inch rear
Blacked out triple clamps, powertrain, and battery box cover
Clean chopped rear fender with stop/turn/tail lights for a minimalist bobber look with uncovered fender supports
Stainless steel, internally-wired mini ape-hanger handlebar
Solo seat
Mid-mounted rider footpegs and controls
Chrome exhaust with dual staggered shorty mufflers.

Powertrain:
Rubber-mounted Twin Cam 103™ V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), rated at 95.9 ft. lbs. of torque
6-Speed Cruise Drive transmission
17.8 Litre Fat Bob® fuel tank

Ride:
Rubber isolated handlebar risers with forged top clamp for reduced vibration and simplified customization
Michelin® Scorcher® tyres: 100/90B-19 57H front, 160/70B-17 73V rear

Gauges and Controls:
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) as standard
Full-length wrinkle-black cast console with integrated ignition switch

Price (Ride away):
Australia: AUD$23,495

Images: Harley-Davidson