The new Harley-Davidson SuperLow model reintroduces the pure pleasure of motorcycling. Comfort is a key aspect of the SuperLow experience. The 18-inch-diameter front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel are fitted with Michelin Scorcher 11 radial tires. The profile, tread pattern and construction of these tires were developed specifically to enhance the handling of the SuperLow model.
The new wheel-and-tire combination significantly reduces mass and inertia front and rear, which when combined with the tire design, improves steering response, and reduces steering effort.
Its low-profile radial tires, solo seat and long fuel tank shape give the SuperLow an appealing new stance that's wide and low.
Enter the Motor Company’s 2011 lineup, and the Sportster SuperLow is one of three new motorcycles to join Harley-Davidson’s offerings. Replacing the 883 Low, the SuperLow addresses concerns that surfaced from customer and dealer feedback. This Sportster rides on new Michelin Scorcher radial tires specifically designed for the SuperLow, and Harley engineers say they applied refinements to the bike’s geometry from lessons learned during the XR1200X’s suspension tuning. With a saddle that sits only 25.5 inches above ground (26.8 inches unladen), most riders who climb aboard the SuperLow should feel confident at the helm.
The Harley-Davidson SuperLow Review for Beginning Riders
While expert riders shouldn’t encounter too much frustration while riding the SuperLow in a straight line, curvy roads will almost certainly encourage creative ways to coax just a little more lean angle out of the diminutive bike. The SuperLow is powered by an air-cooled, fuel-injected 883cc (or 53.9 cubic inch) v-twin paired with a 5-speed transmission. Fuel capacity is 4.5 gallons, and fuel economy is estimated at 45 mpg city, 60 mpg highway. Suspension consists of 39mm Showa forks with 4.26 inches of travel, and dual pre-load adjustable rear coilovers with 2.12 inches of travel. Compared to the outgoing“883 Low”, the SuperLow’s wheels have decreased an inch in diameter to eighteen inches at the front, and seventeen inches at the rear. The 2011 Harley-Davisdon SuperLow includes a 24 month, unlimited mileage warranty.
To find out why the SuperLow earns a spot on our list of 10 Great Beginner Bikes, read this 2011 Harley-Davidson SuperLow Review, and check out this Photo Gallery for shots of this new-for-2011 bike