2016 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail ClassicYou won’t find the Heritage Softail Classic in the Harley-Davidson Touring lineup, but that doesn’t stop it from being an alternative bagger, complete with standard electronic cruise control in 2016.A kicked out front end and limited cornering clearance makes the Heritage Softail Classic ideal for straight-line runs. The Softail machine appeals to riders who like the vintage appeal of the 1940s-style leather saddlebags (with hidden quick-detach buckles), full-size front fender, laced 16-inch wheels, and chrome front hub cover.
Styling has been simplified this year, with fewer studs and new conchos with red starburst inserts. 2016’s upgrade to the High Output Twin Cam 103B motor means over 100 ft/lbs of torque is available at 3000 rpm.Read our Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic Review.Visit our Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide.
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This week, in the first segment Editor Don Williams talks to us about the new Kawasaki Versys 650 LT. It’s the middleweight ADV style machine that uses the same 650 parallel twin motor as the Ninja 650, so it’s an excellent performer in a user-friendly, good looking package.
In the second segment, I chat with one of my dearest industry friends—now retired Honda PR executive, Jon Seidel. Jon’s fascinating career spans some 30 years with Big Red, and gave him some great experiences with some incredible machines. I was fortunate enough to be invited on many of the press launches that he organized. His new project is documenting and saving many of the old archives from years gone by—and incidentally, if you have anything that may be of value to the project, please contact us by email at producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com and we’ll pass it all on to Jon.
So on that note, from all of us here at Ultimate Motorcycling, we hope you enjoy this episode!
