Breakout and Street Bob Limited Edition

Harley-Davidson Australia has announced two new additions to its local line-up: the $28,995 Breakout and $23,495 Street Bob Special Edition.

BREAKOUT
The machine, which first featured as part of the brand’s Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) range, features a 240mm rear tyre, thick forks and chopped fenders, while a shaved tank console and a drag handlebar keep the profile low. A gloss-black finish, applied to the new cast aluminium oil tank, as well as fork lowers, brake rotors, muffler shields and the handlebar, add to the urban street styling. It’s powered by the Twin Cam 103 engine.

“With the Breakout, we got down to motorcycle essentials, which means emphasizing the powertrain and the wheels,” says Harley-Davidson Styling Manager Kirk Rasmussen. “The black and chrome engine visually pops out of the centre the bike, and then to maximise the impact of the tyres, the fenders are chopped. We wanted a lot of rubber showing to give the Breakout a tough, muscular look.”

The Gasser wheels are new and specific to the Breakout, according to Rasmussen.

“We’ve always loved the gasser-style drag racing wheels from the 1960s and ‘70s,” says Rasmussen. “Our wheels are loosely inspired by those classics. Each wheel has 10 half-round spokes. The gloss-black powdercoat is machined away on alternating spokes and the rim edge to expose the aluminium under the paint.”

“To lower the Breakout’s overall profile, we placed the speedometer on the handlebar riser,” says Rasmussen, “and topped the fuel tank with a black leather strip that covers the seam, and a chrome-plated pod that’s just high enough to conceal necessary wiring and vent lines. The handlebar is a new curved drag bend that feels aggressive when you ride.”

The Softail chassis utilises rear suspension provided by coil-over shock absorbers mounted horizontally and out of sight within the frame rails. The Breakout comes with premium paint and graphics throughout and staggered straight cut chrome mufflers with gloss black exhaust shields. The model comes with ABS and the Harley-Davidson factory installed security system as standard.

Restyled for 2013, the Harley-Davidson Street Bob Limited Edition is based on the Dyna platform, and the model includes an upgraded 1690cc engine and features two-tone scallop paint and steel laced wheels – complete with attention-grabbing red rims.

“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 defining elements of the Street Bob are retained on the Limited Edition model: a solo seat, chopped rear fender, and mini ape-hanger handlebar. New styling features include a black Twin Cam 103 powertrain with highlighted details, blacked-out front end, and rear fender with combination stop/tail/turn lighting.

For more information about Harley-Davidson, visit www.harley-davidson.com.au.