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High bars and horsepower define the new Harley-Davidson er
Low Rider S model, a cruiser that takes a performance-
first approach to customization. The Low Rider S model
is built around a Harley-Davidson Softail chassis enhanced
by premium suspension components tuned for aggressive

riding stoked by the unrelenting power of a muscular
Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine, with styling cues inspired by

the coastal build scene and Harley heritage.
“The look of the new Low Rider S is really rooted in the
legacy of the Low Rider models of the 1980s, that has a
devoted following which has spread worldwide from origins

in Southern California, and in the recent Dyna-based Low
Rider S model,” said Brad Richards, Harley-Davidson Vice
President of Styling & Design. “We’ve applied that coastal
style and performance-first attitude to the Softail chassis
to create a Low Rider S that’s more powerful and agile than
ever, with a heavy dose of tough-as-nails attitude.”

THE MILWAUKEE-EIGHT 114
ENGINE MUSCLE
The Milwaukee Eight 114 engine (114 CID;
1868cc), the only engine choice for the Low
Rider S model, delivers the most
displacement offered in the Softail chassis
from the factory, cranking out 119ft. lb. of
torque at 3000rpm. A dual internally
counter balanced system reduces engine
vibration while maintaining the familiar
Harley Davidson feel, while deep breathing,
four valve cylinder heads and dual spark
plugs squeeze the most power possible from
every ounce of fuel. The engine is equipped
with a Gloss Black Ventilator air intake with
an exposed filter element to improve airflow
into the engine, and 2 into 2 offset shotgun
mufflers for an aggressive, performance look.