Harley Confirms 2022 Carry-Over Models in Advance of All-New Models World Premiere Event
In advance of a new models global unveil two weeks after this edition of AMD Magazine went to press, Harley quietly slipped out a low-key announcement confirming largely cosmetic changes to the carry-forward product line for 2022.
Already arriving in authorized dealers in the United States, and due to start getting into international showrooms through February, Harley stated that "the limited-production 2022 models from Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) and more new Harley-Davidson motorcycle models will be revealed during the “Further. Faster.” World Premiere Event on January 26 at 10:00 a.m. CST."
This Stage I announcement is dominated by new paint options throughout the range and upgraded wheels on selected models.
Plans to offer new Touring and Softail engine combinations with the previously CVO only 117-incher being propagated deeper into the range (ST models), and the 107-inch M-8 largely disappearing, appear either to have been shelved or, at the time of writing, are being held back for the Stage II new model unveil.
Where offered, the 883 Iron and Forty-Eight get another year in production.
Sport Category
The Sportster S model "performance cruiser" retains the 121 hp launch platform Revolution Max 1250T engine and is offered in two new additional colors - "White Sand Pearl" and "Mineral Green Metallic."
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| Sportster S |
It is thought likely that the new model announcements will see a second Sportster S added, also on the 975 cc platform, with the name "Nightster" having been widely touted in recent months.
Adventure Touring Category
"Since launching in February 2021, the Pan America 1250 Special and Pan America 1250 adventure touring motorcycles have taken the ADV world by storm. In fact, the Pan America 1250 Special has become the #1 selling adventure touring motorcycle in North America and was named Best Adventure Bike and Motorcycle of the Year by Motorcycle.com."
With higher production numbers and wider availability expected for 2022, it is very much a "steady as she goes" message from Milwaukee on this first foray into territory where Harley is going head-to-head with serious competition.
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| Pan America 1250 Special |
Harley has made a good start with its ADV sector offer, so both models are retained for 2022, with an improved TFT screen (one of the few criticisms of the launch iterations so far), extended Vehicle Hill Hold Control active time from 10 seconds to 3 to 5 minutes under normal conditions and a new "Fastback Blue/White Sand" color option for the Pan America 1250 Special (only).
Cruiser Category
There are new paint options across the range, with model-specific changes kept to the minimum.
Softail Standard: new for 2022, Annihilator cast aluminum wheels with silver finish replace laced wheels.
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| Fat Bob 114 |
Heritage Classic 114: new chrome trim version; the existing black trim version gets a wrinkle black finish for the upper rocker covers, camshaft cover, transmission cover and primary cover, with contrasting gloss black lower rocker covers. The chrome trim model is offered with black 9-spoke cast aluminum or chrome laced wheels; the black trim version is offered with black 9-spoke cast aluminum or black laced wheels.
Street Bob 114: new for 2022, Annihilator cast aluminum wheels with gloss black finish replace laced wheels.
Fat Boy 114 model: the Lakester cast aluminum wheels are restyled with 11 turbine-like spokes and an open center and a revised badge.
Fat Bob 114: new "waterslide" fuel tank graphic.
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| Street Bob 114 |
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| Fat Boy 114 |
Grand American Touring Category
All get new paint options and feature "a smooth-running Milwaukee-Eight V-Twin engine; emulsion-technology rear shock absorbers feature a single knob to hydraulically adjust preload for optimal ride and control; 49 mm forks with dual bending valve suspension technology that delivers linear damping characteristics for a smooth ride and Reflex linked Brembo brakes with ABS as standard." Cornering rider safety enhancements are an option for all Touring models; the option packages include electronically linked brakes, cornering-ABS, cornering-traction control with standard and rain mode, drag torque slip control, vehicle hold control and Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).
Electra Glide Standard: Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine.
Road King: Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine.
Street Glide: features a Boom! Box 4.3 infotainment system; Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine.
Road Glide: frame-mounted, aerodynamic shark nose fairing equipped with dual Daymaker LED headlamps; Boom! Box 4.3 infotainment system; Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine.
Road King Special: Daymaker LED headlamp; Prodigy custom wheels; Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine.
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| Street Glide Special |
Street Glide Special: choice of blacked-out or chrome finish; Daymaker LED headlamp; Boom! Box GTS infotainment system; Prodigy custom wheels; Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine.
Road Glide Special: frame-mounted, aerodynamic shark nose fairing; blacked-out or chrome finish; dual Daymaker LED headlamps; Boom! Box GTS infotainment system; Prodigy custom wheels; Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine.
Ultra Limited: Tour-Pak luggage carrier; Boom! Box GTS infotainment system; heated hand grips; cruise control; Daymaker LED lighting; Slicer II custom wheels; twin-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine.
Road Glide Limited: frame-mounted, aerodynamic shark nose fairing; dual Daymaker LED headlamps; Tour-Pak luggage carrier; Boom! Box GTS infotainment system; heated hand grips; cruise control; Slicer II custom wheels; twin-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine.
Trike Category
Freewheeler: Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine. New for 2022 is a chrome and gloss black tank medallion in a classic “V” shape. A new optional two-tone paint scheme in Midnight Crimson/Vivid Black for the front and rear fenders and the fuel tank.
Tri Glide Ultra: twin-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine. New for 2022 is an intricate Cloisonné tank medallion in chrome with black and red glass fill, and optional two-tone paint schemes in Midnight Crimson/Vivid Black or Gauntlet Gray Metallic/Vivid Black, each with a dual pinstripe.