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The All New Harley-Davidson® 2018 Sport Glide™ Has Been Announced

November 9, 2017 By Alen Schnell

Milwaukee, WI — The all new Harley-Davidson® 2018 Sport Glide™ debuted at the EICMA motorcycle show on November 7th. The new 2018 Sport Glide™ is making big waves in the motorcycle industry. The Sport Glide™ features the new Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-Twin engine. The V-Twin is considered to be one on the best motors available on the market right now. The Sport Glide™ model is set to be considered a strong addition to the 2018 motorcycle lineup.

It’s clear Harley-Davidson® is focusing on versatility with this motorcycle. Harley-Davidson® has added in quick release clamps for the fairing and comes with specially designed saddlebags that can be removed at anytime. This allows the rider to quickly remove their saddlebags and fairings with ease. Allowing the rider to enjoy a night around town, in style. The intention of the Sport Glide™ is to be ready for any adventure. Whether that means driving to work for the day or spending the weekend on the road. All the while, the bike stays sleek and a beauty to be seen at every point in your journey.

The Sport Glide offers the thrilling dynamic capability of the new Softail platform with features that make it suited for both commuting and light touring, Its factory-custom design speaks to modern performance and contemporary style.

– Dave Latz, Harley-Davidson® Senior Product Planning Manager

Harley-Davidson® is also focusing on making the newest addition to its line up one of the best looking bikes on the road. They are taking their classic style and continuing to modernize it for a new generation. They’re bringing in new appeal and setting their sights on fans from the younger generations. The sleek rigid style of the body is proof that Harley-Davidson® is listening to its consumers. The attention to detail in every inch of the Sport Glide™ is impressive but Harley-Davidson® takes it one step further with its new Mantis aluminum wheels. Making the Mantis wheel the first directional style wheels for this type of motorcycle.

It’s important that companies learn to understand the need for technological comforts as well as great style. Something Harley-Davidson® appears to have kept under consideration when designing their newest motorcycle. Standard on all Sport Glide™ models are comforts like keyless ignition, USB charging port and electronic cruise control. Also standard on the Sport Glide™ models is the Daymaker LED headlamp. Ensuring the rider will have excellent visibility in night riding conditions. Gone are the days of techless Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. The company has brought its bikes into the modern age with some of the much desired amenities mentioned above.

The All New Harley-Davidson® 2018 Sport Glide™ is the newest edition in the line of the 100 new motorcycles Harley-Davidson® plans on introducing by 2027. The Sport Glide™ is now available, starting at $18,599. If you’re interested, go check out your local Harley-Davidson® dealer and see if this is the right motorcycle for you. With such a strong entry in the lineup there is little doubt the next wave of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles will continue to raise the bar of what it means to ride a motorcycle in the contemporary age.

Harley-Davidson® 2018 Sport Glide™
Harley-Davidson® 2018 Sport Glide™
Harley-Davidson® 2018 Sport Glide™
Harley-Davidson® 2018 Sport Glide™
Harley-Davidson® 2018 Sport Glide™
Harley-Davidson® 2018 Sport Glide™

Images courtesy of Harley-Davidson Press Site

Sources:

  • Harley-Davidson® News
  • 2018 Softail Sport Glide™ | Harley-Davidson USA

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About Alen Schnell

Writer, Editor, and Motorcycle Enthusiast here at Biker.Report. Follow me on twitter or facebook.

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