2017 Street Rod™: The Fantastic New Bike From Harley-Davidson®

The hardest part of making a motorcycle isn’t making something that offers a quick thrill. The hardest part is making a bike that has power, excellent control, and a comfortable ride while also offering more thrills per mile than its competitors. With the 2017 Street Rod™, Harley-Davidson® has done just that. The resulting bike looks meaner, rides harder, and sounds better than just about anything else on the market. You may as well schedule your test ride now.

Biggs Harley-Davidson® in San Marcos, California is your home for the newest from Harley-Davidson® if you live in San Diego, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, Poway, Rancho Santa Fe, or San Luis Rey, California. Check out the Street Rod™ in person at our showroom!

Peak Performance From the a New Engine

The basis of this new Harley is the redesigned engine that blends power with fuel efficiency. The 750 cc High Output Revolution X™ takes advantage of a 12:1 compression ratio, which refers to the amount of air the piston compresses in the cylinder before it ignites the fuel/air mixture. What this means for you is that this engine burns fuel more efficiently, and gets more power out of the same amount of fuel. This provides the blow-your-hair-back power while being surprisingly moderate on fuel consumption.

The suspension was re-engineered, too, to create the perfect blend of handling and comfort. The rear suspension uses a piggyback reservoir system, while the front features a unique 43 mm inverted fork design. The engineers then shifted the riding posture to make it so riders can lean a full 40 degrees in corners, meaning you can take those corners harder but with more control than you ever imagined.

Stylish, Comfortable, and Fun to Ride

As with any Harley-Davidson®, style and attitude are important with the Street Rod™. Designers went with the Dark Custom™ design, which features blacked out components and a customized look. Everything from the wheels to the Screamin’ Eagle® Buckshot Exhaust is finished in black. Up top, a Daymaker Projector LED headlight casts out the darkness in front of drag style handlebars. Look a little closer, and you’ll find even more detailing and customization. The fuel tank is trimmed in black, and even the axle nut covers are and footpegs add to the dark vibe. While previous Harleys used chrome, this bike’s dark look absorbs light and draws stares from envious onlookers. If you’d like to put your own spin on it, you can also customize your own bike.

The Legacy of Harley-Davidson®

Harley-Davidson® has been making genre-leading motorcycles since it was founded in 1903. It remains one of the oldest motorcycle companies in the country, as well as one of the most iconic. Harley-Davidson®’s feature prominently in books, movies, and television shows for one simple reason: these bikes symbolize the freedom and independence that makes motorcycle riding so great. These are bikes for people who love that legendary Harley roar, and who love to get out into the open road as much as possible. Everyone from the newest rider to the most experienced veteran will gain an obsession for riding once they try the 2017 Street Rod™.

Southern California’s home for the newest Harley-Davidson® motorcycles is Bigg’s Harley-Davidson®. Schedule a test ride with us if you live in San Marcos, San Diego, Carlsbad, or Encinitas, California.