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and performance . Each of these new models features the unrivalled power of the Milwaukee- Eight 117 , for those riders who want nothing but the biggest and the best , building on our position as the most desirable motorcycle brand in the world ,” said Jochen Zeitz , Chairman , President and CEO , Harley-Davidson .
NEW LOW RIDERS While the Low Rider S ’ s Milwaukee-Eight 114 powerplant was no slouch , Harley says that owners of the performance cruiser are always seeking more , and as such the new 117 powered Low Rider S was born . In a similar vein , the new Low Rider ST has been launched as a result of what Harley- Davidson was seeing in the custom scene around the world , with a new stylish fairing and hard bags adorning the Low Rider S frame . “ Our customers truly inspire us and the Low Rider ST was born from seeing the incredible builds at motorcycle shows around the world ,” said Brad Richards , Harley-Davidson Vice President of Design . “ We took the iconic Motor Company design from the Eighties and gave it a new identity with a modern echo . Add the Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine , a taller suspension and raised saddlebags and the Low Rider ST delivers both a dynamic visual package as well as a dramatic performance punch .”
BRAWNY BAGGERS Following on from their victory in the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers competitions , Harley-Davidson has decided to celebrate by giving their two bagger models a boost in performance for 2022 Setting the new Street Glide ST and Road Glide ST models from their regular counterparts is the Milwaukee-Eight 117 powertrain and new dark and bronze finishes . The new ST bikes also feature the complete suite of Harley-Davidson Grand American Touring features including Reflex linked Brembo brakes with ABS , a Boom !
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