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2015 Harley-Davidson FXDL Low Rider

2015 Harley-Davidson FXDL Low Rider Review:

The iconic Low Rider® motorcycle offers timeless Harley-Davidson custom cruiser styling and exciting performance harnessed in an agile Dyna® chassis. The suspension is calibrated for all-day comfort and precise handling. Dual front disc brakes deliver ample stopping power. Sculpted header pipes feed a 2-into-1 exhaust that emits a satisfying, throaty tone. The innovative ergonomic design easily adjusts to provide a perfect fit to most riders.

2015 Harley-Davidson FXDL Low Rider Key Features :

NEW Paint color options including Hard Candy Custom™ color

• Twin Cam 103™ engine finished in Wrinkle Black and chrome-plated covers

• 6-speed Cruise Drive® transmission

• Handlebar riser offers 2.4 inches of adjustment

• Two-position ergonomic seat with a removable bolster

• High-performance perforated seat cover features a classic stitching pattern

• Mid-mounted foot controls positioned to best fit most riders

• Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum wheels finished in Wrinkle Black with diamond cut highlights

• Chrome 2-into-1 exhaust

• Console finished in Wrinkle Black holds an analog speedometer and tachometer

• Chrome-plated rear fender strut covers feature Wrinkle Black cutouts

• Chrome-plated battery box insert with Wrinkle Black highlights

• Classic headlamp visor

• Polished front end

• Dual disc front brakes

• 49mm front forks and coil-over rear shocks, both with triple-rate springs

• Michelin® Scorcher® 31 front and rear tires

• Custom ignition switch located on the left side of the motorcycle

• Optional Smart Security System with handsfree security fob

• Optional Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

• Optional Chrome, Steel Laced wheels in select MARKETS

2015 Harley-Davidson FXDL Low Rider Features and Benefits:

Premium Custom Style

From wheel to wheel, the all-new Low Rider® model is a low riding feast for the eyes, loaded with high-end finishes as it holds true to the heritage of all the Low Rider® motorcycles that have rolled down the streets of the world before it. From the '70s inspired seat to the chunky mag wheels to the true, sculpted beauty and finish on its 103 cubic inch V-Twin engine, this is premium Harley-Davidson custom style to the bone. So even though you’re riding low, you’re doing it in high style.

Chunky Mag Wheels

The all-new Low Rider® motorcycle rolls straight out of hot rod street culture on chunky mag wheels. The look is true, pure American muscle. There’s no substitute for it anywhere in the world.

Wrinkle Black and Chrome Twin Cam 103™ Engine

At the center of the Low Rider® model you’ll notice a Twin Cam 103™ engine that gets the full-on wrinkle black and chrome treatment. And at the center of that, you’ll notice a pork chop style air cleaner. True to form, the engine is the jewel of the motorcycle. Instantly recognizable as a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle on any street in the world. But if there were any confusion, the sound that it puts out would clear things up in a hurry.

True Custom Details

Here’s what your eyes discover on a journey over the Low Rider® motorcycle: A polished front end, wrinkle black and chrome powertrain, chrome-plated fender strut covers that give a nod to the past and feature wrinkle black cutouts that match the Low Rider® badging on the battery box cover. The headlight is capped off with a classically styled eyebrow that serves double duty as both the headlight and handlebar riser mount. Even the seat cover gets the custom treatment. It’s a perforated material that highlights the performance prowess at the heart of this great motorcycle.

wo-Tone Paint (Optional)

The Low Rider® model comes standard in deep, rich Vivid Black Harley-Davidson® paint. But you have the option to highlight its low profile with optional two-tone paint. Choose Brilliant Silver and Vivid Black or Amber Whiskey and Vivid Black. And see how low the Low Rider® motorcycle can go.

2-Into-1 One Exhaust

A new 2-into-1 exhaust that flows like liquid chrome adds some eye-popping custom style to the Low Rider® model. You'll also like what it does for your ears. It's tuned for a deep, rich rumble that no rider can ever get enough of.

Wrinkle Black Console with Speedo and Tach

There’s a new wrinkle black console with a speedo and tach mounted on the Low Rider® motorcycle’s classic Fat Bob® tank. The look ties in with the wrinkle black paint on the powertrain and fender strut covers. And gives a nice, subtle contrast to the Vivid Black paint on the tank. Because there’s no such thing as too many shades of black.

Pure Harley-Davidson Styling

Feast your eyes on the Twin Cam 103™ engine and there's no mistaking its roots. This is authentic Harley-Davidson style through and through with an attention to detail you won't find from any other motorcycle company. Black powder-coated heads and cylinders are highlighted by machined cooling fin tips and chrome rocker covers. It's a jewel machined out of metal. Pure. Dripping with power. From the classic edge of the cooling fins to the clean lines of cases and covers—the Twin Cam 103™ engine makes an ironclad statement about holding on to what's right and staying true to what satisfies.

Six-Speed Cruise Drive® Transmission

You want a ride that rumbles—not begs for mercy—when you lean on it a little. The Six-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission provides smooth, quiet shifting and reduces engine speed on the highway, so you get a better match between engine turnover and road speed. It's a rare ride when a bike responds like this, and a low growl goes a long way when you're opening up the road ahead.

Twin Cam 103™ Engine Heritage

The knowledge of what makes an engine truly move a rider runs deep at The Motor Company, and it was put to good use when we created the Twin Cam 103™ engine. We sweated bullets perfecting every cubic inch, pushing design and technology forward. And we did it all without compromising one bit of Harley-Davidson's unique styling. Evolved, yet carrying on the legacy of the Flathead, Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, Evolution® and Twin Cam 88® and Twin Cam 96® engines that came before. The performance and durability are a direct result of the untold miles logged on the V-Twin since 1909 and the proud heritage that comes from a century's worth of commitment to life on two wheels.

Twin Cam 103™ Engine Innovation

Fire up the Twin Cam 103™ engine and feel the low-end torque unleashed. Thanks to the lightweight piston design, delivery of the added power is more refined than ever. Then put your foot on the shifter and feel how the engine and Six-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission were designed to work together. Six speeds. A strong driveline and strong internal parts. Low routine maintenance. And a low cruising rpm couldn't feel better.

Twin Cam 103™ Engine Power

Live your ride to the power of Twin Cam 103™ engine. The air-cooled Twin Cam 103™ engine delivers more stump-pulling torque, while its Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection jetting gives crisp, lively throttle reaction. It’s a performance punch that you’ll appreciate when passing, climbing hills, or rolling with luggage packed or a passenger in back—all under that signature Motor Company rumble. And it comes at lower cruising rpm, so you ride more smoothly, with less engine vibration and better highway fuel economy.

H-D® Smart Security System (Optional)

The optional factory-installed next-generation security system features a hands-free fob that automatically arms and disarms the vehicle's electronic security functions as you approach and walk away from the bike. Stick the fob on your ignition key ring and let it do all the work. It's this attention to detail and security that make Harley-Davidson® motorcycles unique.

Anti-Lock Brakes (Optional)

You may be cruising with swagger, but you know safety counts. This sophisticated, factory-installed ABS gives 'stopping power' a double meaning. You'll turn heads with clean, streamlined design. But more importantly, you get certainty in the saddle knowing your bike's going to behave when you need it.

Relocated Mid-Mount Controls

The Low Rider® model gives you the confidence-inspiring riding position that comes from mid-mount foot controls. Your feet are right where you want them to be, with an easy reach to the ground when it’s time to stop. Your knees ride naturally next to the tank for a good center of gravity and balance in the corners. And the controls have been positioned to give you easy access to the jiffy stand so there’s no fishing around with your foot when it’s time to dismount.

Perfect Fit Ergonomics

Whether you’re 5’1” or 6’1”, thanks to perfect fit ergonomics, you can dial the new Low Rider® motorcycle in to fit you like a motorcycle glove. We developed perfect fit through an innovative look at how riders fit on a motorcycle using both simulation and actual rider studies. The result is a unique handlebar riser that provides 2.4” of movement fore and aft and an innovative, yet simple, seat design, which allows you to select from two riding positions that offer an additional 1.5” of adjustment fore and aft. This is pure Harley-Davidson steel tailored to your body.

American Specifications/Technical Details

USA MSRP Price: Vivid Black $14,199; Color Option $14,599; Two-Tone Option $14,949; Custom Color Option $15,149 USD

PRICING 6

Vivid Black $14,199

Color Option $14,599

Two-Tone Option $14,949

Custom Color Option $15,149

Security Option $395

Wheel Option $460

ABS Option $795

California Emissions $200

Freight $390

DIMENSIONS

Length 92.3 in.

Seat Height, Laden 7 25.4 in.

Seat Height, Unladen 7 26.8 in.

Ground Clearance 4.13 in.

Rake (steering head) (deg) 30.5

Trail 5.1 in.

Wheelbase 64.2 in.

Tires, Front Specification 100/90B19 57H

Tires, Rear Specification 160/70B17 73V

Fuel Capacity 4.7 gal.

Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3 qt.

Weight, As Shipped 644 lb.

Weight, In Running Order 666 lb.

ENGINE

Engine 1 Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103™

Bore 3.87 in.

Stroke 4.374 in.

Displacement 103.1 cu in

Compression Ratio 9.6:1

Fuel System 3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

DRIVETRAIN

Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio

Gear Ratios (overall) 1st 9.311

Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd 6.454

Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd 4.793

Gear Ratios (overall) 4th 3.882

Gear Ratios (overall) 5th 3.307

Gear Ratios (overall) 6th 2.79

CHASSIS

Exhaust New 2-into-1 exhaust with a deep rumble

Wheels, Optional Style Type Chrome Steel Laced

Wheels, Front Type 9 Black, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum

Wheels, Rear Type Black, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum

Brakes, Caliper Type 4-piston fixed front, and 2-piston torque-free floating rear

PERFORMANCE

Engine Torque Testing Method J1349

Engine Torque 2 98.8 ft-lb

Engine Torque (rpm) 3,500

Lean Angle, Right (deg.) 29.5

Lean Angle, Left (deg.) 30.5

Fuel Economy: Combined City/Hwy 5 43 mpg

ELECTRIC

Lights (as per country regulation), INDICATOR Lamps 8 High beam, dicrectional light bar, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals, seurity system (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings

Gauges Unique handlebar riser provides 2.4

Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.

Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.

Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.

See motorcycle owner’s MANUAL for complete details.

Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.

Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude dealer setup, taxes, title and licensing and are subject to change. Dealer prices may vary.

Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.

North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.

Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.

Canadian Specifications/Technical Details

Canada MSRP Price: Vivid Black $ 17,429; Color Option $ 17,919; Two-Tone Option $ 18,349; Custom Color Option $ 18,589 CDN

PRICING

Vivid Black $ 17,429

Color Option $ 17,919

Two-Tone Option $ 18,349

Custom Color Option $ 18,589

Security Option $ 490

Wheel Option $ 570

ABS Option $ 960

DIMENSIONS

Length 92.3 mm

Seat Height, Unladen 6 680 mm

Ground Clearance 105 mm

Rake (steering head) (deg) 30.5

Trail 128.3 mm

Wheelbase 1630 mm

Tires, Front Specification 100/90B19 57H

Tires, Rear Specification 160/70B17 73V

Fuel Capacity 17.8 l

Oil Capacity (w/filter) 2.8 l

Weight, As Shipped 292 kg

Weight, In Running Order 302 kg