Harley-Davidson have us excited with the introduction of the Low Rider El Diablo model, the latest offering in its limited-edition Icons Collection program. The special edition has plenty of extras including a stunning panelled hand applied paint scheme.

Harley-Davidson turns up the intensity on an iconic styling theme with the introduction of the Low Rider El Diablo model, the latest offering in its limited-edition Icons Collection program.

Harley-Davidson turns up the intensity on an iconic styling theme with the introduction of the Low Rider El Diablo model, the latest offering in its limited-edition Icons Collection program.

“The Low Rider El Diablo is a modern expression of the iconic 1983 Harley-Davidson FXRT and a representation of the creative times it was born in,” said Brad Richards, Vice President of Design and Creative Director – Motorcycles Harley-Davidson. “It embodies the spirit of counterculture in Southern California in the ‘80s in a contemporary package that features meticulously crafted custom paint, including pinstripe trajectories that nod directly to those of the original FXRT.”

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Each Icon in the collection will celebrate H-D’s signature colours, designs, and parts — along with the latest technology. A limited collection, each model will be individually numbered and only produced once. A new Icon will debut annually, with no more than two bikes released in any given year.

The Low Rider El Diablo model combines the touring capability of hard bags and a
frame-mounted fairing with the performance of the Harley-Davidson Softail chassis and the V-Twin muscle of a Milwaukee-Eight® 117 powertrain. Global production of the model will be limited to a one-time build of 1,500 serialised examples, scheduled to reach authorized Harley-Davidson dealers in Spring 2022, with a Recommended Ride Away Price of $39,995 in Australia and $42,750 in New Zealand*.

Global production of the model will be limited to a one-time build of 1,500 serialised examples, scheduled to reach authorized Harley-Davidson dealers in Spring 2022.

Global production of the model will be limited to a one-time build of 1,500 serialised examples, scheduled to reach authorized Harley-Davidson dealers in Spring 2022.

The Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST motorcycle serves as the foundation of the Low Rider El Diablo model. The limited-production Low Rider El Diablo model transforms the look of the Low Rider ST model with the addition of a detailed paint scheme applied by Gunslinger Custom Paint.

The paint scheme begins with a base of El Diablo Bright Red and a second pass of Bright Red Sunglo. The red pinstripes are masked off, and a layer of El Diablo Dark Red and Dark Red Pearl is faded around the panel shapes to add depth. After masking, a layer of El Diablo Dark Red Metallic is applied to surround the El Diablo Bright Red colour, with a fade effect where the colours meet to add depth.

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When the masking is removed El Diablo Bright Red pinstripes are revealed on the saddlebags, tank sides, fenders, and fairing. Pale Gold pinstriping is then hand-applied within the El Diablo Bright Red panels. The El Diablo Bright Red Sunglo combined with a tinted clear creates a “candy” effect.

The Low Rider El Diablo motorcycle paint is hand-applied by the artisans at Gunslinger Custom Paint in Golden, Colo.

The paint is hand-applied by the artisans at Gunslinger Custom Paint in Golden, Colo.

The Low Rider El Diablo motorcycle paint is hand-applied by the artisans at Gunslinger Custom Paint in Golden, Colo. The Gunslinger roster of nationally-known painters, designers, artists and manufacturing team leaders has decades of experience as a supplier of custom-painted components for Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations motorcycles and Limited Edition paint sets.

The Low Rider El Diablo model features factory-installed audio designed for an ideal fit within the fairing. A powerful, intelligent amplifier with digital signal processing (DSP) technology developed jointly by Harley-Davidson and Rockford Fosgate is included too. The system connects to a mobile device via Bluetooth to play stored or streaming audio through a pair of built-in twoway speakers.

Low Rider El Diablo Model Key Features

  • Frame-mounted fairing shape is inspired by the classic FXRT Sport Glide® model fairing, favoured by West Coast customisers.
  • Aerodynamic performance was developed through CFD (computational fluid dynamics) analysis and real-world testing.
  • A single centre and Softail triple splitstream vents reduce rider head buffeting at highway speeds.
  • A 6-inch high windshield has a Dark Smoke tint.
  • Single 5.75-inch LED headlamp.

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