Authentic Custom Bobber Fuses Stunning Style and Distinctive Design
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The new Harley-Davidson
FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones cuts the aggressive profile of an authentic
custom bobber, but with some dark twists that deliver a wickedly fun and
emotional riding experience.
The new Softail model was announced today at the Harley-Davidson Winter
Dealer Meeting in San Antonio. With the retro look of a Springer front end
and other post-war era bobber styling cues like a sprung solo seat,
half-round rider footboards, Gloss Black round air cleaner cover and
chopped front fender, the Softail Cross Bones rides with a Black and
Polished Twin Cam 96B powertrain, 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission and
truly unique Softail suspension.
"Only Harley-Davidson could do this bike," said Bill Davidson,
Harley-Davidson Vice President, Core Customer Marketing. "It's a motorcycle
inspired as much by our early Knuckles and Pans, as by our desire to
deliver innovative technology and content to make the ride today as magical
and transforming as only a Harley-Davidson can. Cross Bones is a bike that
makes me want to strap a blanket across the handle bar, hit the campgrounds
on my next road trip and get totally in touch with what's right about this
land."
As the latest of several Harley-Davidson Dark Customs, Cross Bones
melds stripped and chopped custom creativity with rough and raw finishes.
Soul mates of the Cross Bones include the Nightster, Night Train, Night Rod
Special and Street Bob. Check out more on Dark Custom motorcycles at
http://www.harley-davidson.com/darkcustom.
As each Harley-Davidson Softail motorcycle declares its styling
independence with exclusive components and inspired craftsmanship, the
Cross Bones is a bold addition to an already free-spirited family. Many
features of the Cross Bones and other Softails are reminiscent of restless
riders of the past, whose defiant attitude resonates with those who march
to their own beat in any generation.
The Softail name originates from its rear suspension design, with a
swingarm section that honors the lines of a vintage rigid frame, while
delivering a smooth, comfortable ride. Hidden horizontal coil-over rear
shock absorbers are strategically mounted out-of-sight below the
powertrain. The counter-balanced Twin Cam 96B powertrain is rigid-mounted
in the Softail frame to give the rider a core connection to the motorcycle.
Harley-Davidson Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) is
standard on all Softail models, as is the 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
with its accommodating clutch lever effort.
The Softail Cross Bones takes on the road with a rebellious expression
accentuated by a Gloss Black painted Springer front end with chrome
springs, black bucket headlamp and black mini ape-hanger style handlebar.
While the chopped front fender exposes more of the front wheel, a Bobtail
fender does the same for the wide 200 mm rear tire. Tires with matching
treads ride on Steel Laced wheels with Gloss Black painted rims.
The sprung solo seat, gloss black round air cleaner cover and old-style
half-round rider footboards form a nostalgic focal point of the Cross
Bones, recalling images of a classic era on this contemporary motorcycle.
With two coiled springs underneath, the adjustable two-position Cross Bones
seat rides in modern comfort at a height of 26.6 inches. A distinctive
Softail horseshoe-shaped oil tank with the time-honored Harley-Davidson
patent badge is located below the seat.
An authentically designed five-gallon fuel tank sports a gloss black
"cat-eye" styled console with accessible ignition switch and a new
speedometer face. A hand-laced leather tank panel on the console
compliments the sprung solo seat. A straight shot exhaust system with
chrome slash-cut mufflers provides optimum performance and stands out in
contrast to the Cross Bones' many darker components.
The FLSTSB Cross Bones is available in premium custom graphics with
wicked striping and paint featuring new Dark Blue Pearl, Dark Blue Denim,
as well as Vivid Black, Black Denim, Olive Pearl and Pewter Denim.
FLSTSB Cross Bones features:
Rigid-mount, 1584 cc Twin Cam 96B balanced engine
6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
Black powder-coated engine with polished rocker box covers and pushrods
and untreated fins
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Gloss Black painted Springer front end with chrome springs
Gloss Black mini ape-hanger handlebar
Straight shot exhaust with chrome slash-cut mufflers
Adjustable sprung solo seat with leather lacing
26.6-inch seat height
Chopped front fender with striping
Bobtail rear fender with striping
Gloss Black cat-eye tank console with new speedometer face
Gloss Black round air cleaner cover, oil tank and rear fender supports
Distinctive five-gallon fuel tank with hand-laced leather tank panel and
striping
200 mm rear tire
Laced Steel front and rear wheels with Gloss Black painted rims
Half-round old-school foot boards
Horseshoe oil tank with Harley-Davidson patent badge
Optional Smart Security System
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle
manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of
motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise. For more
information, visit Harley-Davidson's Web site at
http://www.harley-davidson.com.
SOURCE Harley-Davidson, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Paul James of Harley-Davidson,
+1-414-343-8735, paul.james@harley-davidson.com
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