2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAILS
FIRST TEST
P94
H
arley-Davidson's iconic
Twin Cam is no more.
With the introduction of
the rigid-mounted version of the
Milwaukee-Eight, H-D's 1990s
powerplant fades into the sunset.
Last years' introduction of the
Eight on Harley's 2017 Touring
models was, in many ways, less
of a generational change. With
the touring models recently rein-
troduced in Harley's Rushmore
Project, it really was just spoon-
ing 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 Mo-
tor Company.
Don't focus on the fact that
Harley-Davidson took their more
We sample the new Softails (all of them!)
from Harley-Davidson
BY BILLY BARTELS
PHOTOS BY KEVIN WING, TOM RILES AND BRIAN J. NELSON
ONE NEW
MOTORCYCLE,
EIGHT NEW
MODELS
