2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod 750 revealed

The entry-level Harley-Davidson Street 750 is a good bike for what it is, but at the same time, it has received a lot of flak for its glaring shortcomings in the Indian version such as the extreme heat problem, wooden brakes, harsh ride etc.

Therefore, in face of rising competition from names such as Indian Motorcycles, the American company has been silently consolidating its portfolio and has now launched the new Harley-Davidson Street Rod 750 motorcycle as their new entry-level offering.

The new Harley-Davidson bike still carries the same 749cc engine from the Street 750, but now sports a higher torque figure of 65 Nm instead of 59 Nm, along with a higher compression ratio of 12:1.

The bike is further different from the Street 750 in basics e.g. the Street Rod 750 tips the scales at 238 kgs, which is five kgs heavier than the Street 750 and the tyres are now wider.

Also, the bike is shorter in length by 85 mm, and the wheelbase has been shrunk by 10 mm. The front suspension gets new 43 mm USD forks and dual shocks at the rear, both of which have increased travel.

The baby Harley is also equipped with an array of gizmos such as a 3.5-inch electronic speedometer with high-beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, blade key ignition and fork lock, and locking gas cap.

The Harley-Davidson Street Rod 750 starts at GBP 6745 in the UK and $8699 in Yankee money. India prices have not been revealed yet but it is expected to carry a premium over the Street 750.