2017 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low RiderWhen Harley-Davidson brought back the Low Rider after a few years out of the lineup, we cheered—and we continue to enjoy this motorcycle. The Low Rider is a glimpse into the future for Harley-Davidson, as it has unique ergonomic features we expect to be available on more bikes as time moves on.Not only does the seat have 1.5 inches of adjustment fore and aft, but the handlebars can be adjusted within a 2.4-inch range from front to back. With mid-position footpegs, this is one comfortable Dyna.
Harley-Davidson knows that a comfortable rider is a fast rider, and has given the Low Rider twin disc brakes up front to quickly slow you down when necessary (ABS is optional). To help you attain velocity, the High Output Twin Cam 103 motor has gobs of torque.Read our Harley-Davidson Low Rider Review.Visit our Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide.
2017 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider
ENGINE
Type: Pushrod V-twin; High-Output Twin Cam 103
Bore x stroke: 3.875 x 4.375 inches
Displacement: 103 cubic inches
Maximum torque: 99.5 ft/lbs @ 3750 rpm
Compression ratio: 9.6:1
Fuel system: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Lubrication: Dry sump
Cooling: Air
Transmission: Six-speed
Clutch: Web multi-plate
Primary drive: Chain
Final drive: Belt
CHASSIS
Frame: Mild tubular steel
Front suspension: Non-adjustable 49mm forks/5.1 inches of travel
Rear suspension: Non-adjustable shocks/3.1 inches of travel
Front tire: 100/90 x 19; Michelin Scorcher 31
Rear tire: 160/70 x 17; Michelin Scorcher 31
Front wheel: 19” x 2.5”; Split 5-spoke cast aluminum
Rear wheel: 17” x 4.5”; Split 5-spoke cast aluminum
Front brake: 300mm floating discs w/ dual piston caliper
KTM Super ADV R + Lightning Motorcycles’ Richard Hatfield
byMotos and Friends by Ultimate Motorcycle
Hello everyone and welcome once again to Motos and Friends—the weekly Podcast brought to you by the editorial team at Ultimate Motorcycling. My name is Arthur Coldwells.
In this week’s first segment, Editor Don Williams rides KTM’s new 1290 Super Adventure R. This hardcore ADV bike is big, powerful, and a true expert-level machine. Interestingly, it has multiple points of adjustment within its highly capable electronics package, and Don discovered several big surprises where the bike changed personality completely. His is an intriguing look at one of the most capable off road ADV bikes on the market today.
In the second segment, I chat with Richard Hatfield, CEO of Lightning motorcycles. This silicon valley based manufacturer was founded in 2006, and having racked up several notable race victories (including Pikes Peak in 2013 with the late Carlin Dunne on board) Lightning have certainly dominated in racing terms. In another first, Lightning has just announced a new rapid-charging battery technology that may well bring electric motorcycles into becoming real-world, practical transport.
So from all of us here at Motos & Friends… we hope you enjoy this episode!
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