New HD Rockers - Softail derivatives

[Rincewind]

Harley-Davidson Rocker revealed

By Ben Purvis

09 July 2007 17:00

Taking inspiration from the custom chopper scene, Harley-Davidson has created a whole new line of bikes in its Softail range – the Rockers.

Two Rockers will be offered in the 2008 range, the standard £12,755 Rocker and the £14,225 Rocker C.

Both versions gain a massive 240-section rear rubber and a new “Rockertail” version of the Softail rear end designed to hold a rear fender that hugs the back tyre.

See the new Harley-Davidson Fat Bob, here.

The Harley-Davidson Nightster is coming to the UK, click here.

The basic Rocker features a single seat and satin alloy effect for the oil tank, forks, instrument panel and bars.

The higher-spec Rocker C gets chrome forks and wheels, plus a colour-matched oil tank and swingarm, with flame graphics on the tank and hugger. It also gets Harley’s new “Trick” seat arrangement, which looks like a small single seat, but features a fold-out pillion pad stored underneath, which allows it to carry a passenger, who appears to hover over the back wheel.

from MCN

[Bunbun]

They look nice.  Like just about every other "custom" bike.  But then again, my XX looks like every other XX.  Not my style, but they're probably 100% better quality-wise than 95% of the "custom" bikes.

Bun

[jschmidt]

They'll sell a ton. And they'll actually be ridable.

[Studad]

with neverending money, i'd get one. but that's true of just about every bike out there. well, not every bike. I would get this one and NONE of any other chopper. I bet this is a reasonable bike, esp if you could get mid controlls.

[Chronic]

Very nice indeed

I can almost see myself getting one of these.  I was actualy digging the Nightster, but, these could spark an interest.

[kendenton]

I definitely dig that satin alloy on the base model - very classy.

[chornbe]

They look nice.  Like just about every other "custom" bike.  But then again, my XX looks like every other XX.  Not my style, but they're probably 100% better quality-wise than 95% of the "custom" bikes.

Bun

Agreed. I think that stretched custom look is complete ass, but... they sell. *shrugs* Agreed, you can probably even *ride* the thing without parts falling off it. Some of those customs are just plain scary when you look too close at 'em.

[R Doug]

I saw one of these in Crimson Red on the road today with temp tags on it.  The guy must have just purchased it.  

I LOVE the looks of this bike.  

Unfortunately, I just looked up the price.  

Starting at $19,499!!!!

Oh well, the Rocker has been added to my lottery wish list, I'll never spend that much of my personally earned $$$ on it.  But, that won't stop me from test riding it!  

[Geoff]

They'll sell a ton. And they'll actually be ridable.

I agree!