Harley Davidson Heritage Classic

Engine: Power comes courtesy a new 1745cc Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-twin motor. Harley has developed the motor for more refinement and performance. It makes 144Nm at a low 3,000rpm. Transmission is a six-speed unit with tall gear ratios. Fuel tank capacity is 19.1 litres while the bike weighs 316kg (kerb). Performance stats include a 0-100kmph time of 6.08 seconds and a top speed in the region of 200kmph. Chassis is from the all-new Softail lineup and is lighter and more rigid. Seat height is 685mm while ground clearance is a low 120mm so you do have to be careful while navigating speed breakers. Suspension setup include front forks with Showa dual bending valves for more reactiveness and a rear monoshock damper adjustable for preload. True to the classic theme, the bike gets spoke wheels that come wrapped in 130/90 R16 front and 150/80 R16 rear tyres. Braking is via single discs at both the front and rear. ABS comes as standard fitment.

Rivals: Triumph Thunderbird LT: The Thunderbird comes in both roadster and classic (LT) trim. The LT carries the vintage look well with a large windscreen, saddlebags, whitewall tyres with spoke wheels, swooping fenders and lots of chrome. It costs Rs 16.81 lakh and is powered by a 1699cc parallel-twin motor. Power output is 94PS and 151Nm. Like the Heritage Classic, it too is belt driven. Indian Chief Vintage: Like the Heritage Classic, the Indian Chief Vintage comes with a more accepted V-twin engine layout. It however gets a larger 1811cc motor. Power output is 150Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Positives are a more authentic vintage look and fantastic quality with high levels of fit and finish. It is priced at a higher Rs 25.32 lakh but is also larger than the Heritage Softail and Thunderbird LT and offers far better quality.