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Harley Motorcycles for 2008

Update July 10, 2007

See our summary of the Harley-Davidson 2008 models taken from Harley-Davidson's official announcements.

Update July 9, 2007

2008 Harley-Davidson models announced on the H-D website (see Offsite Links section below).

Update June 15, 2007 - links to 2008 Harley-Davidson model CARB certification documents - and our summary report

Visit our new summary of 2008 Harley-Davidson models certified for sale in California extracted from California Air Resources Board (CARB) online documents.

Or, you can search the CARB database (links at end of article) - these contain the 2008 model certifications. You can see the models that will be certified for sale in the state of California - so, you can read the .PDF files and find out for yourself...

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Rumors and Gossip...

According to various sources, Harley Davidson is dropping some models from its line-up in 2008.

  • FLHRS - Road King Custom
  • FLSTSC - Softail Springer Classic
  • FXDWG - Dyna Wide Glide
  • FXST - Softail Standard
  • FXSTD - Softail Deuce
  • VRSCR - Street Rod
  • VRSCX - Screamin Eagle V-Rod
  • XL50 - 50th Anniversary Sportster
  • XL883R - Sportster 883R

One dealer's page has a poster claiming that the following models are being discontinued:

  • Road King Custom
  • Dyna Wide Glide
  • Softtail Standard
  • Springer Classic
  • FXSTD Deuce
  • XL883R Sportster

One forum post claims to contain a list of discontinued models copied directly from a factory letter to dealers:

As previously communicated in the 2008 model year forecast letter, the following models will be discontinued in the 2008 model year.

The VRSCR, VRSCX (limited one year offering), XL50 (limited one year offering), FXSTD, and the FLSTSC. In addition, the FLHRS, FXST, FXDWG, and the XL883R will also be discontinued in the 2008 model year.

I note that these 'discontinuations' don't really mean much since we haven't yet heard about new models that may replace the dropped bikes.

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Posted by: mike on April 24, 2007 at 7:11am

CARB certification docs for 2008 HDs

Hey, check it out - the CARB database lists 2008 HD models! (Link relocated below - ed.)

Search for 2008 harley and you'll see some interesting documents. They list the 2008 HD models that are being certified for sale in California.

guest (not verified) – June 8, 2007 – 3:00pm

2008 Harley Models

This was some good info

Do you have any info on whether they will put ABS on the Baggers?

Thanks,
JR

John (not verified) – June 20, 2007 – 8:30am

ABS

Not on the baggers, just the vrods and police bikes

guest (not verified) – July 7, 2007 – 6:14pm

ABS on Baggers

Yes,
Brembo ABS is an available factory option ($895) on all of the touring lineup. They will be hard to get on the first shipments of the 08's but by September you will be able to see them on the showroom floor. They are NOT an dealer installable option.

scott (not verified) – July 20, 2007 – 1:22pm

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