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Ask the expert

Oxford (17.12.09) Ian McLeod from Harris Performance has been heavily involved in the development of the XR1200™ race bike. Here, he tells us his thoughts on the bike and the potential for the 2010 race series.

Daredevil Robbie Knievel announces death defying London jump

Oxford (16.12.09) Son of legendary Evel Knievel says he will take on, and beat, the famous double-decker bus jump his iconic father failed, on its 35th anniversary.

Destined for success

Oxford (09.12.09) A local Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealership has announced that it will take to the tracks and compete in what is expected to be one of the most exciting one-make race series the UK has ever seen. Black Bear Harley-Davidson will enter a team in the inaugural Henderson Harley-Davidson® XR1200™ Trophy at the 2010 British Superbike Championship.

Double World-First for Harley-Davidson® Back Flip

Oxford (30.11.09) The first ever back flip on a Harley-Davidson® has been claimed twice by two of the most talented FMX riders, following the successful attempts across two continents of Kain Saul and Chuck Carothers to back flip the Harley-Davidson XR1200™.

Racing star comes to Stratstone

Oxford (06.10.09) The fastest man on two wheels will visit a local motorcycle dealership this weekend. Stratstone Harley-Davidson will welcome seven times AMA Grand National Champion Chris Carr on Saturday 10 October at 1.30pm. This gives London's motorcycle enthusiasts a unique opportunity to meet the man who holds the 2009 Land Speed World Record of 367.382mph, and is one of the most successful racers in flat track history.

Destined for success

Oxford (02.10.09) Three-motorcycle dealerships have announced they will take to the tracks and compete in what is expected to be one of the most exciting one-make race series the UK has ever seen. Cheltenham and Oxford Harley-Davidson® and Warr's Harley-Davidson will enter teams in the inaugural Henderson Harley-Davidson® XR1200™ Trophy at the 2010 British Superbike Championship.

Harley-Davidson® UK launches 2010 race series

Oxford (03.09.09) Silverstone International Race Circuit will, this weekend, play host to the launch of the 2010 Harley-Davidson® XR1200 Trophy race series. In conjunction with Harris Performance, Harley-Davidson UK has spent almost a year developing the UK XR1200 race bike.

Harley-Davidson® revs up for 2010

Oxford (02.10.09) Power, luxury, style and value - Harley-Davidson enthusiasts can expect much more from the four new motorcycle models now on show in all Harley-Davidson dealerships. The legendary American Motor Company® has combined tradition with technology to create the latest additions to its current line-up, which is sure to impress motorcycle riders throughout the UK and Ireland.

Inspired by the racing line

(22.07.09) British motorsport fans will witness a historic first at the opening round of the 2009 British Superbike Championship, when up to 35 Harley-Davidson® European-focussed XR1200® motorcycles take to the track in the world’s leading domestic series. Harley-Davidson UK & Ireland is entering the championship with a Henderson Insurance Brokers-backed premium one-make series next year.

Bad boy for life – Emmett ready to race again

Oxford (05.05.09) Usual British Bank Holiday rain and bad weather at Oulton Park yesterday, leading to changes in the race day schedule, meant that British Superbike Championship (BSB) Legend James Whitham was unable to take to the track aboard the Harley-Davidson® XR1200® race bike.

Sean Emmett praises race bike

Oxford (15.04.09) Visitors to the opening round of the 2009 British Superbike Championship (BSB) this Bank Holiday Monday were treated to the sight of the first Henderson Harley-Davidson XR1200® Trophy race bike on track – with BSB bad boy Sean Emmett at the helm.

XR1200® Trophy revamped

(14.04.09) Harley-Davidson® UK and its associated partners are pleased to announce their increased commitment to the Henderson Harley-Davidson® XR1200® Trophy. The brand new race series, which was originally due to take place at ten rounds of the 2009 British Superbike Championship (BSB), has been revamped and will now run in a two-stage format over the next two years.

Successful Press Launch

(01.10.08) In an unprecedented change from a traditional US based launch, the Harley-Davidson Motor Company decided to hold its worldwide press launch of the all new XR1200™ in Valencia, Spain. Harley-Davidson Europe chose the contemporary and stylish hemispheric building (designed by Santiago Calatrava) as an appropriate setting for their revolutionary XR1200™, which has been specifically designed with European riders in mind.

Harley-Davidson XR 1200™ hits UK dealerships

(30.06.08) The long-awaited Harley-Davidson XR 1200™ arrives in all authorised UK dealers this weekend. The XR 1200 has already been hailed by some of the UK’s motorcycle press as the “best Harley-Davidson® motorcycle ever built” – promising a real treat for existing Harley-Davidson owners and riders who are looking for a more unique proposition than their current motorcycle.

New Harley-Davidson® XR 1200™ Rolls off the Production Line

(29.04.08) Successful first production of dirt track-inspired, high performance Harley-Davidson® streetbike developed specifically for European customers

Oxford, England - Harley-Davidson® today announces 29th April, 2008 as the first production start date for the eagerly anticipated new XR 1200™ motorcycle, which will be released only in the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions this year.

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