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Cycle News 2018 Cruiser Buyers Guide

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H arley-Davidson's iconic Twin Cam is no more. With the introduction of the rigid-mounted version of the Mil- waukee-Eight, H-D's 1990s powerplant fades into the sunset. Last years' intro- duction of the Eight on Harley's 2017 Touring models was, in many ways, less of a generational change. With the touring models recently reintroduced in Harley's Rushmore Project, it really was just spooning the big 107- (or 114-) inch motor into the existing models, modifying what was needed. The rest of H-D's Big Twins required a complete rethinking. Though technically these are all existing models in Harley's lineup, they're all completely remade with a new frame and engine. The basic design intent remains intact, but like a cover version of a popular song, the new bikes are subject to interpretation by H-D's current designers at a post-Willie G Motor Company. Don't focus on the fact that Harley- Davidson took their more popular line (thanks to generational trends and Sons of Anarchy, that would be the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAILS First Test We sample the new Softails (all of them!) from Harley-Davidson BY BILLY BARTELS PHOTOS BY KEVIN WING, TOM RILES ONE NEW Motorcycle, EIGHT NEW Models CYCLE NEWS CRUISER BUYERS GUIDE

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