Harley Davidson 1200 Custom

What's Good

A lot!! This 2016 Harley Davidson 1200 Custom, a fully loaded machine of style, performance, and riding comfort. No doubt over the product quality from the American manufacturer, the new 1200 Custom comes with a powerful engine, comfortable riding posture and easy to manoeuvre bike handling. The bike is not, what its name describe, ‘Custom’ is just a tag. The 1200 Custom is a complete built package. Although, Harley Davidson offers some accessories to personalise it as you want.

Some of its key features are listed below:

• Chrome Adorned Powerful 1202 cc Motor
• Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
• Push Start/Stop Button
• Comfortable Riding Posture
• Easy to Maneuver
• Digital Screen for Odometer, Tripmeter, Time and Gear Engaged
• Few Warning Lights

What's Bad:

There are short of things on 1200 Custom, even after offering a number of accessories to customise the bike according to the one's ride. The bike misses the important safety feature, ABS which is normal with the bikes in this price range. As a result of low ground clearance, the bike is not so good for the uneven surfaces. We listed below some facts about the 2016 Harley Davidson 1200 Custom which should be kept in mind while buying it:

• ABS Missing
• Lower Ground Clearance
• Odometer misses “distance to empty” reading
• A bit Stiffer Suspension

Power and Mileage:

The 2016 Harley Davidson 1200 Custom is powered by a 1202 cc air-cooled V-twin Evolution engine. The motor is capable of producing an ample torque of 96 Nm which comes out at 3,500 rpm. The power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a 5-speed manual gearbox. Check out some highlighted engine figures below:

• 1202 cc of Engine Displacement
• Air-cooled engine
• Peak Torque of 96 NM at 3,500 RPM
• Integrated Oil-Cooled Engine
• Around 20 kmpl of Fuel Efficiency

Handling and riding:

In terms of handling and riding, it has come up with street broad mounted handlebar which gives a comfortable riding position to the rider. The wide tightly cushioned seat is pretty much comfortable for the rider. Back seat for the pillion is slightly up giving a proper straight sitting position.

Safety:

In spite of the ABS absence, the H-D (Harley Davidson) offers a very quick and effective Single-disc Dual-piston brakes for both front and rear wheels. Suspension of the bike may feel slightly on the stiffer side while driving on the uneven surfaces.

Maintenance:

Although, the 1200 Custom comes with a powerful motor but it does not require much maintenance. But it is good to go safe side, check your Owner's Manual or consult your dealer for how often you have to go for services of your bike. Still, the small number of service centers may disappoint you.

Verdict:

The 2016 Harley Davidson 1200 Custom is a good performance bike which offers good riding comfort and styling body language. Overall, it is a fine tuned cruising machine and does not leave much behind that you would complain about at INR 9.10 Lakh.