Harley Davidson Low Rider S

Harley Davidson has launched the 2020 Low Rider S in India at Rs 14. 69 Lakh. It features a larger Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine, a new LED  headlight and bikini fairing, LED tail light with a smoke finished cover and bronzed aluminium alloy wheels. Its 18. 9-litre fuel tank houses two centrally mounted vertically-stacked round info panels. The top unit is an analogue speedometer with a digital inset reading out information such as gear position, fuel level, a trip meter, an odometer and range indicator.  

Powering the bike is a Milwaukee-Eight 114cc engine; the largest one in the Softail range. This 1,868cc V-twin powertrain puts out 155Nm of peak torque, which is 10Nm more than the 1745cc Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine on the Low Rider. The larger motor also complies with BS6 emission norms.  

In terms of underpinnings, the 2020 Low Rider S retains the same Softail chassis that was introduced with the 2018 lineup. It's lighter, stiffer and more dynamically capable. The same goes for the preload-adjustable monoshock. What's changed though is the front suspension setup which is the same chunky upside fork borrowed from the Fat Bob. Further amplifying its handling is the change in the bike's rake angle -- from 30-degrees to 28-degrees. Consequently, the wheelbase now stands at 1615mm, shorter by 15mm. Braking has also been improved thanks to the new twin-disc setup upfront.  

Expect the 2020 Harley Davidson Low Rider S to be available across dealerships once the current lockdown is lifted.