Harley-Davidson: presented a new factory custom Apex look

Introduced to the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally a new paint option Apex, factory customized for some examples Harley-Davidson® Grand American Touring. A custom livery that draws inspiration from the competition history of the Milwaukee manufacturer. A sporting journey spanning over a century between uphill, enduro and track commitments, which continues as the official Harley-Davidson® Screamin' Eagle® team defends its success in the 2021 MotoAmerica King of the Baggers.

The new optional scheme

For more information on the new look, we recommend contacting your local dealers. The customized livery Apex will be offered globally for the remainder of the 2022 model order period, as a factory-installed option affecting nine Harley-Davidson Grand American Touring models:

Road King® Special model
Street Glide® Special model (Chrome and Black finish versions)
Ultra Limited model (versions with Chrome and Black finishes)
Road Glide® Limited Model (chrome and black finish versions)
Road Glide® Special model (chrome and black finish variants)

Regarding original spare parts and accessories for Harley-Davidson®, are proposed Tour-Pak® luggage rack e front fenders customized to match the Apex paint scheme, as indicated.

The combination starts from a paint base Vivid black. The graphic element includes panels Gauntlet Grey with a strip of Jet Fire Orange, the color placed on the XR750 racing models. Each panel is designed with internal drop shadows and a Bar & Shield motif that fades in and out. A fade effect that draws inspiration from the checkered fade seen on Harley-Davidson Factory Team racing models. A transparent varnish is placed as the final layer. The custom Apex guise is applied in-house at Harley-Davidson York Vehicle Assembly and Harley-Davidson Tomahawk Operations, according to the information.
In the Apex color scheme, a graphic outline on the fuel tank is highlighted which recalls the iconic tank Harley-Davidson® XR750 Flat Track racing model. On models equipped with a fairing, the graphics are aligned with those of the tank and the vision appears dynamic. The lines on the front mudguard are visually joined with those on the side covers and side bags, contributing to an overall visual fluidity.

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