HARLEY-DAVIDSON IRON 883™ IS
DRESSED FOR A DARK RIDE
New Sportster® Motorcycle Takes the Stage with Aggressive
Attitude
MILWAUKEE (January 26, 2009) –
MILWAUKEE (January 26, 2009) - With a defiant attitude
embracing the pure essence of riding, the new Iron 883
model is the latest Harley-Davidson® Dark Custom™
motorcycle.
Harley-Davidson Sportster
motorcycles like the Iron 883 have stood against the grain
since their introduction in 1957, when the modern rebel
culture was being bred from restless veterans and hot rod
pioneers. Sportster motorcycles became the starting point
for many legendary choppers of the 1960s, while also
getting pumped up for championship dirt racing and dare
devil stunt riding in the 1970s.
The Iron 883 model continues that
rebellious tradition with responsive handling, smooth
clutch effort and durable carbon reinforced drive belt
while pushing the styling of motorcycling minimalism to
the edge. Decked in black from fender-to-fender, the new
Harley-Davidson Iron 883 motorcycle brings the beat of an
883 Evolution® engine backed up by a combo of gritty,
old-school garage features like front fork gaiters, drag
style handlebar and side-mount license plate holder. A
ticket to ride the Iron 883 starts at just $7,899 MSRP,
leaving plenty of freedom for customization.
"The Iron 883 defies the
plastic conventions of other motorcycles at this
price," said Mark-Hans Richer, Harley-Davidson Chief
Marketing Officer. "It's got old school style, a new
school ride and gives the owner a platform for creative
customization."
The black powder-coated 883cc
Evolution powertrain with black covers takes the Iron 883
deep into the heart of darkness. With Electronic
Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and performance
tuning with a broad torque curve, the Iron 883 delivers
plenty of power for the city scene. The pipes on the
straight cut shorty dual exhaust flow the distinctive
Harley-Davidson V-Twin sound.
The black chopped rear fender with
its combination stop/turn/tail lights shows more of the
150 mm rear tire and black, 13-spoke cast aluminum wheel,
while the front tire also rides on a black wheel. The rest
of the Iron 883 gets a darker-suited presence with black
front forks and fender supports, fuel tank, oil tank
cover, belt guard, drag style handlebar and mid mount foot
controls.
A one-piece, solo classic seat with
a height of 25.3 inches fits the lone rider, while a
passenger seat and a backrest in complementing black
finishes can be added as accessories.
As the latest of the
Harley-Davidson Dark Custom motorcycles, the Iron 883 is
stripped down and ripe for custom creativity. Dark Custom
motorcycle riders have the youngest average age for
Harley-Davidson buyers. Soul mates of the Iron 883 include
the Nightster®, Night Train®, Cross Bones®, Fat Bob®
and Street Bob® motorcycles. Check out more on Dark
Custom motorcycles at www.harley-davidson.com/darkcustom.
The Iron 883 is available in Black
Denim and Brilliant Silver Denim colors.
Iron 883 features and highlights:
- Rubber-mounted Evolution 883 cc V-Twin black
powder-coated engine
- Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
- Black fuel tank with unique graphics
- Black front forks with gaiters
- Black belt guard and front fender supports
- Black, 13-spoke cast aluminum wheels, 19-inch front
/ 16-inch rear
- Black low rise drag style handlebar
- Black mid-mount foot controls
- Black low profile front fender
- Black chopped rear fender with combination rear
stop/tail/turn lights
- Chrome staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
- Side-mounted license plate holder
- One-piece, solo Sportster classic seat
- 25.3-inch seat height
- Optional Harley-Davidson Smart Security System
- Classic 3.3-gallon fuel tank
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the
only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces
heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle
parts, accessories and general merchandise. For more
information, visit Harley-Davidson's Web site at
www.harley-davidson.com.