It's been more than a year since Harley-Davidson first teased its development of an all-new motorcycle platform based on a liquid-cooled V-twin Revolution Max engine. Now, two of those motorcycles have taken that next step, with Harley officially announcing their late-2020 launch as 2021 models: the Bronx streetfighter model and the Pan America adventure-touring model.
Deemed a “middleweight” motorcycle by The Motor Company, the Bronx model uses the smaller 975cc version of the all-new Revolution Max liquid-cooled engine that claims will make more than 115 hp and more than 70 pound-feet of torque on the production model. For those needing more oomph, the 1,250cc Pan America adventure-tourer will produce more than 145 hp and 90 pound-feet of torque.
Those figures are achieved with a 60-degree cylinder angle and dual downdraft throttle bodies, a feature most notably found on Harley's V-Rod family and the Sportster XR1200. The narrow engine sits as a stressed member of the frame and features a counterbalancer to reduce vibrations. Harley claims flexible performance throughout the rpm range with a broad powerband and lots of high-rpm power.
To back its new performance motor, Harley turned to Brembo and Michelin to develop all-new brake and tire solutions to keep all that power in check. Brembo will be providing a new radial Monoblock four-piston caliper with modern styling and classic Brembo capability. All-new co-branded Michelin tires were created to match the specific performance needs and requirements of the Bronx streetfighter as well.
No price points or additional specs have been released as of now, but everything should become available when the bike officially launches in the US toward the end of 2020.
