2012 Harley Davidson Sportster Trike Models

Harley-Davidson has begun shipping its 2012 Sportster, Touring and Trike models across the U.S. and Europe. The 15 announced 2012 models are all returning models from the 2011 lineup. The 2012 models will have new color options but the big news is the 103 cubic engine will now be offered standard across Harley-Davidson’s 2012 Touring line, replacing the 96 cubic inch engine.

2012 Harley Davidson XR1200X

The 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster lineup includes
the Sportster 1200 Custom introduced this February featuring the H-D1 factory customization program, which lets customers customize their order online with their choice of parts and accessories.

Joining the 1200 Custom in the 2012 Sportster lineup are the SuperLow, Iron 883, Nightster, Forty-Eight and XR1200X (pictured above). Harley-Davidson will offer 15 Sportster paint options including seven new options for 2012. Side covers will receive either a glossy black or matte denim black finish to match other bodywork. The Forty-Eight will also get a new tank graphic. All 2012 Sportster models will come equipped with Michelin Scorcher tires.

All eight Harley-Davidson Touring models are returning for 2012, all with the 103 cubic inch engine. Standard equipment on last year’s Road King Classic, Electra Glide Ultra Limited and Road Glide Ultra, the 103 engine will replace the 96 engine on the 2012 editions of the Road King, Electra Glide Classic, Ultra Classic Electra Glide, Street Glide and Road Glide Custom.

2012 Harley Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic

All Touring models are equipped with a six-speed
transmission, 41.3mm telescopic forks and air-adjustable rear suspension. Except for the Ultra
Limited, the Touring line will be available with optional “tubeless” chrome lace aluminum wheels. Harley Davidson will offer 12 paint options for the Touring line, including six new color combinations.

Also returning for 2012 is the three-wheeled Harley Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic. The 2012 model will be offered in Vivid Black, Big Blue Pearl with Vivid Black or Ember Red Sunglo with Merlot Sunglo.

2012 Harley Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic

The rest of Harley-Davidson’s 2012 lineup will be announced July 20 including two expected new models, a 10th anniversary edition V-Rod and a new member of the Dyna family known as the Switchback , both revealed earlier this month in CARB documentation.

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