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Photos: Harley-Davidson unveils 2018 Softail line

Street Bob: The least expensive motorcycle in the Softail line, it weighs 17 pounds less than the previous model. It has a riser-mounted digital instrument screen.
Street Bob: The least expensive motorcycle in the Softail line, it weighs 17 pounds less than the previous model. It has a riser-mounted digital instrument screen.
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Softail Slim: Paying homage to post-World War II custom bikes, the Softail Slim weighs 35 pounds less than the previous model. With minimal chrome and a solo seat, it’s stripped to essential elements.
Softail Slim: Paying homage to post-World War II custom bikes, the Softail Slim weighs 35 pounds less than the previous model. With minimal chrome and a solo seat, it’s stripped to essential elements.
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Low Rider: Inspired by the 1970s custom chopper era, the Low Rider is faster and lighter than the previous model. It has a throwback-style and dual tank-mount speedometer and tachometer gauges.
Low Rider: Inspired by the 1970s custom chopper era, the Low Rider is faster and lighter than the previous model. It has a throwback-style and dual tank-mount speedometer and tachometer gauges.
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Fat Boy: Weighing 31 pounds less than the previous model, the Fat Boy comes with antilock brakes and the Milwaukee Eight 114 engine as an option to the 107. It has a 160 mm front tire -- the widest ever on a Harley-Davidson production model -- a 240 mm rear tire, and solid Lakester wheels.
Fat Boy: Weighing 31 pounds less than the previous model, the Fat Boy comes with antilock brakes and the Milwaukee Eight 114 engine as an option to the 107. It has a 160 mm front tire -- the widest ever on a Harley-Davidson production model -- a 240 mm rear tire, and solid Lakester wheels.
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Fat Bob: The Fat Bob has a 2-1-2 upswept exhaust with a custom finish, weighs 33 pounds less than the previous model and has inverted 43 mm cartridge-style front forks.
Fat Bob: The Fat Bob has a 2-1-2 upswept exhaust with a custom finish, weighs 33 pounds less than the previous model and has inverted 43 mm cartridge-style front forks.
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Softail Deluxe: Weighing 33 pounds less than the previous model, the Deluxe is laden with chrome and has signature all-LED lighting from front to back. Antilock brakes are standard.
Softail Deluxe: Weighing 33 pounds less than the previous model, the Deluxe is laden with chrome and has signature all-LED lighting from front to back. Antilock brakes are standard.
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Breakout: The Breakout weighs 35 pounds less than the previous model and has a riser-mounted digital instrument screen. The Milwaukee Eight 114 engine is an option to the 107 engine.
Breakout: The Breakout weighs 35 pounds less than the previous model and has a riser-mounted digital instrument screen. The Milwaukee Eight 114 engine is an option to the 107 engine.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Heritage Classic: The bike has blacked-out styling of vintage 1950s motorcycles but new technologies including the Milwaukee Eight Engine, cruise control and antilock brakes. It weighs 32 pounds less than the previous model and has a detachable windscreen and rigid, lockable, water-resistant saddlebags.
Heritage Classic: The bike has blacked-out styling of vintage 1950s motorcycles but new technologies including the Milwaukee Eight Engine, cruise control and antilock brakes. It weighs 32 pounds less than the previous model and has a detachable windscreen and rigid, lockable, water-resistant saddlebags.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company