The Bike

According to the H-C Travel blurb we could choose 'any 2012 model Harley-Davidson', or alternatively a Honda or BMW by special arrangement - but why would I not choose a HD to ride this iconic road?

The big question was, which model Harley?

My criteria was:

• Saddle height - must be suitable for 29 inch legs!
• Pillion comfort - a lot of the Harley range are designed for solo riding so that fact eliminated a lot of the choices.

So it was looking that the most likely candidate would be the 'Heritage Softail' with a decent size pillion seat, and a pillion back rest, and with soft saddle bags as standard - to accomodate our on-the-ride bits and pieces.

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In late April we were luck enough to get to try out a similar bike (same but a 2011 model) to what we hoping to have on hire. Read more here

More about the Hetitage Softail...

• Model: FLSTC
• Engine size: 1687cc (103 Cu. In.)
• Gears: 6
• Wheels: 16 inch from & back
• Fuel: Tank 5 Gallon, MPG circa 45-50 (US)
• QD Windscreen
• High bars, 'forward' foot-boards and controls
• Seat height: 26 in
• Weight: 345kg (761 lb.)

Links:
More on the 103 Cu In Engine
More on the 2012 Hertiage Softail