Despite its fame due to touring and custom models, Harley Davidson also has a long racing tradition, and so couldn’t resist pulling this XR 1200 in an “R” version.
And it’s not by chance that the XR takes its inspiration from the old short-track H-D, that in the 90’s created the Short Track 883 R trophy.
The Milwaukee company is now going back to racing with the same formula and the XR 1200, with the debut of the XR 1200 Trophy at Magione (Perugia) on October 12.
This is a one-brand competition organised by Harley Davidson Italia with the new American naked as protagonist.
The Magione event is a trial event that anticipates the upcoming trials before next year’s championship.
The professional Harley kit will be made available for all XR 1200 R’s.
The kit includes braking B-One alloy wheels, slick Dunlop Sportmax GP 209 tyres, or rain tyres in the case of inclement weather, brake discs, Ohlins suspension, front number plate and re-positioned radiator.
The Termignoni exhaust system weighs only 6.
5kg and there is an optional Pro Super Tuner Screamin’ Eagle electronic control to vary the mapping system.
Kaos-Design experts have been charged with the bike’s style and an updated look.
The kit is quite substantial and is available at a price of 3,500 euros, with an additional 800 euros required to register for the trophy.
