Harley-Davidson XG750R flat tracker
The new-generation liquid-cooled machine has been unveiled and raced at the famous AMA Springfield MileJust days after being unveiled, Harley-Davidson's new flat tracker — the first fresh platform in 44 years — has made a strong competition debut at the AMA Pro Flat Track Springfield Mile in Illinois by finishing eighth in the 25-lap final.
The machine, called the XG750R, was ridden by 18-year-old class rookie David Fisher, who is in his first season racing for the Harley-Davidson factory team.
The XG750R is powered by the fuel-injected, liquid-cooled Revolution X V-Twin engine designed for the Street 750 (Ed: we only get the Street 500 in Australia). The race-modified engine and frame for the XG750R were developed by Vance & Hines Motorsports.
“After decades of flat-track racing success behind the Harley-Davidson XR750 flat track motorcycle, we knew it was time to develop the next-generation Harley-Davidson to compete in one of the best spectator racing sports out there today,” said Kris Schoonover, Harley-Davidson racing manager.
“We wanted a young rider with plenty of raw ability for the XG750R program, and Davis proved himself in the GNC2 class. We are excited to have the opportunity to bring an emerging talent like Davis up to the GNC1 series to develop the new bike alongside an experienced champion like Brad Baker.
“The XG750R has shown great potential in testing and the first few races this season. But as with any new racing motorcycle, there will be work to do. We’re excited to continue testing the XG750R in real world competition, and as we make our way through the season, we will evaluate the performance of the bike and our factory riders to see if Baker might switch to the new bike.”
Baker finished third in the GNC1 final at Springfield, with the race won by Bryan Smith (Kawasaki Ninja 650) ahead of Jared Mees on another XR750. The top six riders were separated by less than a second at the finish. Fisher finished 9.8 seconds behind Smith.
Would you like one for the road? Sadly, that's not in Harley's short-term plans as the XG750R keeps its focus solely on competition.
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