Harley-Davidson Low Rider El Diablo: a new limited edition of the Icons Collection range [PHOTO]

Introduced by Harley-Davidson® the new exclusive model Low Rider® El Diablo, which is within the range Icons Collection limited edition and recalls an American stylistic trend originating from the West Coast. The example features a hand-applied paint job with tone-on-tone contrasts and features a powerful audio system.

Design

The model is based on Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST and is immediately distinguishable thanks to the color scheme applied by hand by the specialists Gunslinger Custom Paint. This starts from a base of El Diablo Bright Red and a second layer of Bright Red Sunglo. The pinstriping is masked with a layer of El Diablo Dark Red e Dark Red Pearl shaded around the lines of the panel, to offer depth to the overall vision. Then a layer is added El Diablo Dark Red Metallic which offers a fading effect in which the colors mix, always offering a depth effect. Once the masking is removed, the pinstriping lines emerge El Diablo Bright Red Pale on the fenders, tank sides, fairing and saddlebags. The golden pinstriping was also applied by hand on the parts painted in El Diablo Bright Red, thus highlighting a mix of El Diablo Bright Red Sunglo with a colored transparent element to obtain a “candy” effect.
Also highlighted are the black finishes in the front end area, on the propulsion system and on the exhaust which underline the visual effect. The wheels featuring die-cast aluminum spokes are finished in matte dark bronze.
Also connotative is the fairing placed on the frame inspired by the classic one of the model Sport Glide® FXRT, taking into account the aerodynamic performance defined through CFD analysis and road tests. There is a single 14,6 cm LED front headlight, a 15,24 cm high windshield with Dark Smoke shade and Softail® triple splitstream air intakes which, at high speeds, attenuate vibrations towards the rider's head, as indicated.

2022 Model Photography. FXRST.

Features and equipment

The bike is equipped with digital instruments inserted into the handlebars, which are characterized by a one-inch diameter and feature a four-inch pullback riser and recalls the West Coast style. The riding position is facilitated by a deep solo seat, which allows the rider to remain in position during progression.
It features lockable side bags that can be easily removed via an internal quick release mechanism, furthermore the total capacity amounts to 53,8 liters.
Among the features, a system is also highlighted audio factory-installed, designed to be placed symbiotically in the fairing and equipped with a 25 watt amplifier with DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology created by Harley-Davidson® e Rockford Fosgate®. The system connects to a mobile device via Bluetooth 4.2 to play audio stored in memory or a streaming track, using an integrated pair of two-way speakers that include a pair of 13,3 cm woofers and two tweeters. Connectivity withHarley-Davidson® Audio powered by Rockford Fosgate® mobile app offers unique features, such as automatic volume control (AVC).

Technical aspects

The suspension part includes upside down forks 43 millimeters and a monoshock that raises the rear of the bike to increase the lean angle and intensify comfort, according to the indications. The braking system also features front disc brakes and the wheels are fitted with Premium Michelin® Scorcher® 31 tires measuring 110/90B19 and 180/70B16 respectively in the front and rear areas.
The propulsive heart is a Milwaukee-Eight® 117 V-twin with oil/air cooling 1.917,29 cc and with double counter-balancing shaft. One is underlined maximum torque of 125 foot-pounds at 3.500 rpm and an optimized high-performance 2-into-2 exhaust.

Proposal

La Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® El Diablo it is an exclusive high performance sport-touring model. A model from the Icons Collection range that recalls some of the most connotative examples that can be recognized through the colours, style and equipment. A limited collection in which each motorcycle is numbered and produced only once, furthermore a new Icon is expected on a regular basis, but no more than two each year.
In the case of the Low Rider® El Diablo, worldwide production is limited to 1.500 numbered units and is available in authorized Harley-Davidson® dealers this autumn, at a recommended price of 30.500 euros.

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