04 Harley Line Up - Motorcycle.com
Despite the widespread perception that nothing much changes so far as the H-D lineup from year to year, occasionally they'll surprise you. Certainly the V-Rod was news, and this year the Sportster got a substantial overhaul. So while most of the tweaks to this year's offerings fall into the cosmetic department, there is actually "real" change afoot over at the Motor Company in '04 as concerns the hog that could use it most. So here's the lowdown:
V-Rod
While the 1130cc V-Twin powered V-Rod stands as the #6 selling model in the US for H-D, it is #1 in Europe where folk
The 04 Sportster Spectrum
Like the V-Rod needed to look any badder..now available in black.
The RK Custom is distinguished by a one inch lowered suspension, lack of fender trim, smooth leather saddlebags and seat, beach bar handlebars, chrome micro-wind deflector, newly styled triple clamp covers, slotted alloy wheels, fuel tank console, chrome light bar, bullet turn signals, streamlined floorboards, pegs, and brake pedal, and optional EFI.
The Road Glide gets a splash of silver detailing on the fairing, tank, saddlebags, wheels, and engine. Traditional Vivid Black and Impact Blue color schemes are now supplemented by Sierra Red, Luxury Teal and Smokey Gold. The fairing is mounted at a four degree lower angle now which gives it a more aerodynamic look.
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Softail
The Springer Softail has undergone some modest styling changes with a wider and flatter low-rise handlebar and low smooth Badlander seat.
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