Harley-Davidson has recently launched the Low Rider El Diablo model, which is considered to be the modern take of the 1983 FXR.
According to the Wisconsin-headquartered motorcycle manufacturer, the latest offering combines lean performance and sport-touring versatility.
“The Low Rider El Diablo is a modern expression of the iconic 1983 Harley-Davidson FXRT and a representation of the creative times it was born in,” Harley Davidson Vice President of Design and Creative Director for Motorcycles Brad Richards was quoted as saying.
“It embodies the spirit of counterculture in Southern California in the ‘80s in a contemporary package that features meticulously crafted custom paint, including pinstripe trajectories that nod directly to those of the original FXRT,” he added.
The Harley-Davidson Low Rider El Diablo is based on the Low Rider ST but with a detailed paint scheme applied by Gunslinger Custom Paint.
“The paint scheme begins with a base of El Diablo Bright Red and a second pass of Bright Red Sunglo. The red pinstripes are masked off, and a layer of El Diablo Dark Red and Dark Red Pearl is faded around the panel shapes to add depth. After masking, a layer of El Diablo Dark Red Metallic is applied to surround the El Diablo Bright Red color, with a fade effect where the colors meet to add depth. When the masking is removed El Diablo Bright Red pinstripes are revealed on the saddlebags, tank sides, fenders and fairing. Pale Gold pinstriping is then hand-applied within the El Diablo Bright Red panels. The El Diablo Bright Red Sunglo is formulated with a tinted clear element to create a ‘candy’ effect,” the motorcycle manufacturer shared.
“Black finishes on the powertrain, front end and exhaust highlight the El Diablo paint scheme. Radiate cast-aluminum wheels are finished in contrasting Matte Dark Bronze,” Harley-Davidson added.
The company said that the Harley-Davidson Low Rider El Diablo combined the touring capability of hard bags and a frame-mounted fairing with the taut handling performance of the Harley-Davidson Softail chassis as well as the V-Twin muscle of a Milwaukee-Eight 117 powertrain that can deliver as much as 169Nm of pulling power.
The factory-installed audio within the fairing features a 250-watt amplifier with digital signal processing (DSP) technology developed jointly by Harley-Davidson and Rockford Fosgate. It connects to a mobile device via Bluetooth to play stored or streaming audio through a pair of built-in two-way speakers that include 5.25-inch woofers and two remote tweeters.
Further, the sound system offers unique features like Automatic Volume Control (AVC) that allows hands-free volume control based on vehicle speed, adjustable seven-band equalizer, firmware updating, and step-by-step system configurator.
Moreover, the vehicle sits on Premium Michelin Scorcher 31 tires (110/90B19 for the front and 180/70B16 on the rear) and rides on tall monoshock rear suspension and 43mm inverted forks in the front.
The ride also sports a digital “tech gauge” instrumentation in the handlebar riser, deep solo seat, low profile tank console, and a single USB charging port.
The motorcycle has an anti-lock braking system and cruise control function.
Furthermore, the Harley-Davidson Low Rider El Diablo wears lockable clamshell saddlebags (which have a total capacity of 53.8 liters) that have an internal quick-release mechanism that easily converts the bike from sport-touring to urban cruising mode.
Harley-Davidson shared that the model will only be limited to 1,500 serialized examples and are scheduled to reach dealerships by the last quarter of the year. The price starts at $27,999 (around P1.596 million).
Photos from Harley-Davidson
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