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American classic, a sense of freedom and the spirit of the open road is thought that the name evokes a Harley-Davidson. Terms such as lightness, performance and definitive, is not immediately come to mind, a bit strange that the company has a rich racing, flat track, road and competition dragstrip. to continue this legacy is truly HD Milwaukee engineers had in mind with the launch of a new 2011 Sportster XR1200  and the AMA Pro Racing Vance Hines Series, the specific wheels, five-championship race with a specially modified 2011 Harley-Davidson XR1200X. Harley XR1200X originally launched in 2010 European market model with naked bikes have a cult following and are loved for their hard style and brutal high-performance features.

XR clubs were formed in England and elsewhere, and drag racing street cafe quickly became a race sanctioned showcase. This groundswell of support for foreign 2011 Harley-Davidson XR1200X convinced Harley to start the bike in the U.S. as a 2011 model year and join with Vance & Hines race tight and competitive fun that can be done at the top of the new 2011 Harley-Davidson XR1200X. Built on the genealogy of the standard XR1200 replacing the new X measures focusing on treatment results and customization of the suspension. 43 mm inverted Showa Big Piston Fork use the same spring rate than previous models, but the damping characteristics are tuned to work specifically with the front tire Dunlop Qualifier D209 is designed for XR models.

Adjusting screws of the compression and rebound is in the top tube of the fork spring preload adjusting the axis of the holder. Rear, fully adjustable Showa shock absorbers, dual 32mm pistons and nitrogen tanks on his shoulders to keep things planted. Compression and rebound is controlled by an easily accessible points and complete the spring preload collars for quick tuning. 2011 Harley-Davidson XR1200X launch leg over, I felt should be put on skins Star-Spangled Banner Knievel’s  name emblazoned on his shoulders.

The 573-pound machine has a very strong sense and masculine signature beats and pulse power and throat exhaust note is 100 percent Harley, compliments of 2-1-2 side upswept exhaust system. Conspicuous by its absence is a big part of vibration during Harley cruisers. Rumblings out of the stands and on the ground for a lap, the ergonomics of the X-feel immediately at ease. Leverage available from the wide handlebars and rearset footrests allows me to easily transfer weight to the front corner, and scored off the seat easily tuck down the straights. After only two laps, I could not hold my excitement any longer and I started screaming in my helmet. It’s fun! I found that the exploitation of endless torque 1200cc V-twin is the fastest way around the racetrack. With its third report high, spirited riding done with minimal effort.

Confidence is based on the predictability of behavior and responds to instructions from the XR rider without garbling the message. Management and foot controls are quite correct, and the rear brakes are surprisingly strong progressive with a good feeling. Dual 292mm floating rotors full alignment for a four-piston brake calipers Nissin experience finger at nearly every turn on the track, except out of the Kettle Bottoms straight over 120 mph, when you use two digits facilitates the entry corner. The culmination of each tower is the famous carousel. In addition to third-of-a mile long, 180 degrees, nearly constant radius sweeper of the right hand is the perfect test of the stability XR. Moving into fourth gear and drop a knee makes a great entertainment.

The five-speed transmission works perfectly when using the clutch, but the increase in the clutch, but perhaps a bit tedious, especially when hitting the rev limiter. However, with 74 ft / lbs of torque generously distributed throughout the power delivery, the fastest way around the track is to go before the red line is reached. While traveling in the 2011 Harley-Davidson XR1200X at Road America is an absolute pleasure, the truth is that 99 percent of us will buy the new majority XR burn our local canyons and back roads instead of the track. rapid changes in my tracksuit and cowboys on horseback and a leather jacket, I cycled in the area of Wisconsin to take the long way back to Davidon Harley headquarters in Milwaukee.

Transitions Showa suspension perfect for urban use. The bike is planted over moderately rough sections of asphalt and remain firmly under braking. Perhaps the funniest is dumped the clutch and accelerate a death sentence. Belt drive delivers a pair of fuel injection, air-cooled 1200cc Evolution of plants so soft and silky, and Nissin brakes package slows the large deployment of U.S. forces with as little effort as XR apparently causes to be ridden aggressively . decided it was time to slow down and enjoy the charms of the Midwest. I quickly noticed the townspeople. Some of them were staring, some waved, and almost all children pointing and yelling, “motorcycle” is a visual reminder of the aesthetics and sound strikingly 2011 Harley-Davidson XR1200Xdarkened.

Weaving through rush hour approached downtown Milwaukee, I struggled to wrap my mind on the day’s events. Was pleased XR new grid through twisting turns and tearing sides of Road America, or feeding through the open plains landscape Wisconsin? When I think, well, one thing is clear, in 2011 Harley-Davidson Sportster XR1200X seriously fun street-legal, naked sport bike, and a welcome addition to the AMA racing scene.