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2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200V Seventy-Two - First Look

First Look: 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200V Seventy-Two and FLS Softail SlimThe Motor Company brings back “big metalflake” and introduces the “essential” Softail.

In early February, Harley-Davidson unveiled two new “mid-year” models, the 2012 XL1200V Seventy-Two and FLS Softail Slim, at Southern California biker hotspot Cook’s Corner. The Seventy-Two is part of Harley’s popular Dark Custom line, which also includes the Iron 883, Nightster, Forty-Eight, Street Bob, Fat Bob and Blackline. Drawing its [...]

2012 Harley-Davidson FLS Softail Slim - First Look

Harley Launches New Models: XL1200V Seventy-Two and FLS Softail SlimThe Motor Company brings back “big metalflake” and introduces the “essential” Softail.

In fact, the widest part of the Slim is its brand-new cross-brace-equipped “Hollywood” handlebar that stretches across the 5.0-gallon gas tank and black “cat’s eye” speedometer console. “This bar has been in our past,” said James. “No one knows where the name came from. There’s some thought that guys in [...]

Honda RC-E: Next-Generation Hondas - Feature

Next-Generation Hondas: RC-E – FeatureConcepts ranging from outrageous ideas to planned production.

Just when we thought Honda was asleep at the wheel—while the European motorcycle industry continues to innovate—Big Red surprises with a handful of new concept bikes. At least one of them looks to have a realistic shot at production. Honda’s theme for the 42nd annual Tokyo Motor Show this past [...]

Honda CRF250L: Next-Generation Hondas - Feature

Next-Generation Hondas: CRF250L – FeatureConcepts ranging from outrageous ideas to planned production.

Honda CRF250L On the other end of the spectrum is Honda’s CRF250L street-legal dual-sport concept, which, according to the short press release, is referred to as a “planned production model.” When we asked Honda’s U.S. press representatives about this bike, they said they are keeping their fingers crossed that it [...]

Honda Motor Compo: Next-Generation Hondas - Feature

Next-Generation Hondas: Motor Compo – FeatureConcepts ranging from outrageous ideas to planned production.

Motor Compo Also on display were next-generation electric concept models, bikes like this Motor Compo designed for easy mobility in our cities of the future. Intra-office flat-track, anyone? « Next-Generation Honda: CRF250L