Harley Dealers Now Taking Orders for XR1200
The newest member of the Sportster family was initially launched in Valencia, Spain in May. However, it was only available in the European market until now. Harley-Davidson dealers in the US are now taking orders for the initial release of 750 US version XR1200's. There is no word about this on the H-D USA web site yet, but Kent at Bourbeuse Valley confirmed that they are now taking orders. For more information about this bike you can visit the H-D web site setup for the bike in Europe http://www.xrdna.com/ or checkout the story on MotorcycleDaily.comUPDATED - Dec 2
The bike is now featured on the regular web site www.harley-davidson.com. Read the comments for more information we just received from H-D.
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Inspired by the legendary XR750, the XR1200 is the newest member of the Sportster family, and comes to the U.S. following its Europe-only release back in April.
As you may know, the XR750 was the most dominating American dirt track racing motorcycle of all-time, earning the Number One plate in an unprecedented 26 AMA flat track seasons. In fact, as a tribute to the XR750, there is a pre-sale of only 750 XR1200 models from 12/1 – 12/15.
Drawing significant design influences from the successful Harley-Davidson XR750 motorcycles that set new standards for dirt track racing success over the last 30 years, the XR1200 features technical innovation to provide potent street performance and handling. In fact, Harley-Davidson dirt track racing legends Scott Parker and Rich King participated in the XR1200 development, along with European GP racing champion Adrien Morillas.
The 1200cc Evolution V-Twin cranks out 90 hp with high torque. Rubber mounted to a new frame with a cast aluminum swingarm, the engine delivers exhilarating performance and responsive handling with less vibration. A unique upswept, high-volume 2-1-2 straight shot exhaust system includes dual mufflers and is finished in satin chrome.
A sport-tuned Showa® suspension with inverted 43 mm front forks and twin preload adjustable shocks combines with lightweight black cast three-spoke wheels to make the XR1200 ride and corner with feeling. Specially designed Dunlop® Qualifier D209 tires connect the rider to the road, while Nissin® four-piston calipers and large dual disc front brakes provide stopping power.
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