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issue 07
SEPTEMBER 2018
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Harley-Davidson’s 115th anniversary: A return to motorcycle culture
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115 years of freedom: It’s all about the motorcycle and open road at H-D’s Labor Day weekend party
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is nearly ready to roll out the orange and black carpet for thousands of guests who will be attending Harley-Davidson’s anniversary festivities to celebrate 115 years of the open road. And while the legendary motorcycle company has become known for its bigtime parties since the 85th anniversary — and each celebration has been special in its own way — this major event is the first of its kind, with H-D returning to its roots with a focus on what has made the brand so iconic: the motorcycle. “We have heard from many of our customers who visited Milwaukee for previous anniversaries, and nearly everyone told us that they wanted to get out, ride and explore more of what Wisconsin has to offer. That’s why you’ll see a variety of venues hosting tons of events and parties,” said Chris Urban, marketing manager for Harley-Davidson Motor Company. “Throughout our 115-year history, HarleyDavidson has always put the customer at the forefront of every decision we make. And while tastes and fashions have come and gone — and come again — the foundation of the Motor Company has always been our customers. Our founders stood on Juneau Avenue 115 years ago putting an engine in a frame, not just to build a motorcycle, but to find freedom. And freedom is the same reason people continue to jump in the saddle of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle 115 years later.” No matter how long you’ve been riding (if at all), there’s a bike-themed event for you at the 115th anniversary weekend. If you’re hoping to show off your machine and your quick reflexes, you can join the “Run What You Brung” races at the Great Lakes Dragaway to watch, or participate in, some drag racing competitions against your buddies on the “biggest little track in the world.” Instructions and pro tips will be provided to participants of all experience levels who want to go fast in a controlled environment. For the first time in more than 100 years, you can also watch bikes kick up sand at the Bradford Beach Brawl on the shores of Lake Michigan. Vintage and new bikes will meet up and battle it out, paying tribute to the early days of racing continued on PG. 07
Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company founded in 1901, today announced its 2019 Scout lineup with new paint options on Scout Sixty, Scout and Scout Bobber. Key feature upgrades for 2019 include an expanded ABS offering and a new USB charging port on Scout and Scout Bobber models. New for 2019, an ABS (anti-lock braking system) is now standard on every non-black Scout Sixty, Scout and Scout Bobber model. For the Thunder Black color option, riders can choose between a model that’s equipped or unequipped with ABS. The Scout and Scout Bobber will also receive a USB charging port in 2019, a convenient feature that allows
2019 Indian Scout Lineup
riders to charge a personal device while riding. The charging port is located near the speedometer for easy access. “The iconic Indian Scout family is a favorite amongst riders across the globe,” said Reid Wilson, Senior Director for Indian Motorcycle. “Since the addition of the Scout Bobber in July 2017, we’ve continued to evolve our Scout offering to meet the tastes of various riders, whether they prefer the classic, heritageinspired look of Scout Sixty and Scout or the stripped-down, blacked-out attitude of Scout Bobber. The refinements we’ve made for 2019 and the new paint options accentuate the wide appeal of the Scout line.”
Color options for the Scout Sixty, which packs a 60-cubic-inch, liquid-cooled and blacked-out engine, include Thunder Black, White Smoke, Ruby Metallic and Star Silver over Thunder Black. The iconic Indian Scout, which packs a 69-cubicinch, liquid-cooled engine that puts out 100 horsepower, is offered in Thunder Black, Deep Water Metallic, Metallic Jade, Indian Motorcycle Red over Thunder Black and Willow Green over Ivory Cream. Rounding out the lineup is the aggressively-styled Scout Bobber, now offered in Thunder Black, Thunder Black Smoke, White Smoke and Bronze Smoke. For current Scout owners looking to continued on PG. 03 add the benefits of
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