Harley Davidson’s Dark Custom Line

Harley Davidson’s Dark Custom line of motorcycles was introduced in 2008 as the company’s attempt to gain the attention of a younger, hipper customer base. The bikes are trendy with their pitch black paint and traditional designs. There are seven different bikes to choose from in this Dark Custom line.

Forty Eight

The Forty Eight is one of Harley’s newer models, making its debut in 2011. The bike is a slim line style that pulls the tank design from 1948, hence the name. The peanut shaped tank is small but powerful with the bike’s brand logo on the side. It has a blockhead 1200cc Evolution engine first marketed in 1984. The bike handles well with its lowered front and rear suspension. The controls are forward mounted, so there is plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy a comfortable ride. Other little details add to the style such as hidden technology, undermount mirrors, and drag style handlebars. Starting price is $10,499 for the standard options.

Nightster

The Nighster was also introduced to the dark custom line in 2011, and has a starting price of $9,999. The bike has the blacked out look, and comes accented in wide choice of colors. The engine is gray with 1200cc of power. The seat is only 25.7 inches high, great for riders of all sizes and shapes. The speedometer is in the center of the handlebars, with above mounted mirrors.

Iron 833

The Iron 833, introduced in 2011, has a starting price of $7,999. It has an 833cc engine covered in a black powder coat. The front end is old school with its low rise handlebars and forks with gators. The peanut shaped tank angles down into the seat giving the bike a sleek look from beginning to end. Both wheels are 13″ spoke cast aluminum wheels. The bike is known for its black paint from front to back.
Street Bob

The Street Bob is a 2011 bike known for its ape hanger handlebars and resemblance to the bobbers popular in the post war era. The bike is a clean looking bike with only the bare bones. The handmade fuel tank features a bolted on, Harley logo. The bike has a twin cam 96 engine. Pricing starts at $12,999.

Fat Bob

The Fat Bob is one of the wider style bikes in the Dark custom line. This bike has a 16″ front wheel and thick handlebars. The coil over rear shocks give riders a comfortable ride. The twin cam 96 engine gives it a nice purr. Pricing starts at $14,999.

Blackline

The Blackline is a bike with a clean look and a twin cam 96b engine. The bike sports a metal style machine with forward mounted controls so there is plenty of room to ride in comfort. It has the lowest seat ever installed by Harley at 24 inches. This bike starts at $15,499 and is great for open road riding.

Cross Bones

The Cross Bones is known for its old school style with black forks, ape hanger handlebars, and leather trimmed tank. The slash cut mufflers give it a big rumble. This bike also has the post war styling and starts at just under $17,000.