In 1977, when the first
Harley-Davidson Low Rider rolled off
the line, it pushed the limits of factory custom design to a
place they’d never been. Now, the Low Rider S is
taking the genre to a raw and powerful new edge. We mounted
our Screamin’ Eagle Twin Cam 110 engine in a
nimble Dyna chassis and installed a heavy breather intake.
We added tall bars, mid-mount controls and a new seat that
position arms up and out and feet square, along with premium
front and rear suspension, giving the rider everything
required to put the massive power to good use. We stripped
down and blacked-out the rest with gold accents like the
tank badge and pinstripe and matching split five-spoke cast
aluminum wheels. Get behind the fixed speed screen and hang
on.
What you’ve got is a classic looking
Seventies style single seat cruiser in a timeless black with
gold wheel combo. As the name suggests, the rider sits just
26.6” from the tarmac, making it one of the lowest bikes on
the market, while that 1801cc motor pumps out a claimed
156Nm of torque, 13% up on the standard Low Rider, through
the six-speed gearbox. There’s 49mm front forks, a twin-disc
ABS set-up and more style and bad-ass biker cred than you
can shake a stick at.
The Low Rider S joins the Fat Boy S and Softail Slim S as
the third model in the Harley-Davidson S Series of cruiser
motorcycles, bikes designed to deliver maximum performance
with styling inspired by global custom motorcycle culture.
Powered by the Screamin’ Eagle Twin Cam 110 engine with
upgraded suspension and brakes, the Low Rider S is stripped
down and ready for action.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON LOW RIDER S PUSHES CRUISER PERFORMANCE TO
THE EDGE
New Performance Cruiser Features Screamin' Eagle Muscle and
Stripped-Down Style
Powered by the Screamin' Eagle Twin Cam 110 engine, the
Low Rider S model joins the recently released Fat Boy S and
Softail Slim S models as the third member of
Harley-Davidson's S Series cruiser lineup, bikes designed to
deliver maximum performance with styling inspired by global
custom motorcycle culture. Upgraded suspension and brakes
complete the performance package of a motorcycle that's
stripped down and ready for action.
"Riders have been asking when Harley-Davidson would build
another aggressive, performance-based bike like the
legendary FXR models," said Harley-Davidson Director of
Styling Brad Richards. "This is our answer to that question.
The Low Rider S is informed by the current tall-bike custom
trend and our own styling heritage, but also seeks to
redefine Harley-Davidson performance for a new generation of
riders. We wanted to really connect the rider to the road by
delivering instantaneous power and agile handling with a
bike that's trimmed to the essentials."
Those essential elements begin with the powertrain. The
Screamin' Eagle Twin Cam 110 engine is a powerhouse V-Twin
and the largest-displacement engine Harley-Davidson installs
at the factory. Equipped with a Screamin' Eagle Heavy
Breather performance intake and Fat Bob-style 2-into-2
exhaust, this engine pounds out 115 foot pounds of peak
torque at 3500 rpm - 13 percent more power than the standard
Low Rider model. A heavy-duty clutch delivers that power to
a 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission. Cruise control enabled
by electronic throttle control is standard equipment. The
entire powertrain and exhaust is finished in a combination
of gloss black and wrinkle black powdercoat.
The Low Rider S model is equipped to be as maneuverable as
it is powerful. Premium Ride nitrogen gas-charged emulsion
shocks and a Premium Ride cartridge fork deliver exceptional
handling and comfort. Front and rear suspension components
react quickly to small bumps and keep the tires in contact
with the road surface for confident, controlled handling and
braking performance. Triple disc brakes with dual floating
front rotors are equipped with standard Anti-Lock Braking
System. A new solo seat, flat drag bar on 5.5-inch-tall
risers and mid-mount controls put the rider in an aggressive
hands-up position square over the pegs. Seat height remains
low, at 26.6 inches.
The rider views the road over a distinctive speed screen
that gives the Low Rider S motorcycle instant identity on
road.
"When you ride fast in this upright position, you need a
little wind protection," said Harley-Davidson Senior Stylist
Dais Nagao. "Then the way we inset the headlamp deeper into
the speed screen gives the Low Rider S an aggressive face.
It's a powerful way to communicate the personality of the
motorcycle."
The solo seat, chopped rear fender and side-mount license
plate keep the rear end uncluttered. Because no other color
makes a statement like black, the Low Rider S is offered
only with Vivid Black on the sheet metal. Other black
finishes maintain the dark theme from the forks to the
console to the rear fender struts. The single exception: new
Magnum Gold lightweight cast-aluminum wheels, a finish
inspired by the gold-tone magnesium wheels used on race cars
in the 1960s. A gold tank badge pays homage to the 1977 XLCR
Café Racer model.
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