5 Fun Harley-Davidson Motorcycles That Are Must-Rides

Fun Machines

While it's safe to say that most of us ride for very different reasons, fun is one of the main motivating factors here. After all, we could choose to simply go to work or the store in some mundane four-wheeled crossover like most people, but what fun is that? We'd much rather feel the wind in our face, the rumble under our seat, and the freedom that comes with the open-air two-wheeled experience. In that sense, there are many Harley-Davidson motorcycles out there that are a lot of fun to ride, including these five particular models. 

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Sportster S

First up, we have the relatively new Sportser S, a bike that arrived on the scene with loads of intrigue - after all, this is a muscular-looking machine that seemingly offers few compromises. Luckily, it backed up those claims in the real world, as its Revolution Max 1250T cranks out loads of usable power, it's quite nimble, and it's rather comfy to ride as well, making the Sportster S a great target for those in the market for a new (and fun) cruiser. 

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Nightster Special

As a "sport cruiser" of sorts, the Nightster Special is intended to be the kind of bike that one can tool around town in, but its extra juice is intended to attract the younger set, who still want to be able to have a little fun during their boring daily commutes. The Nightster Special accomplishes that by combining classic Harley-Davidson styling with its modern Revolution Max powertrain, and even has a Sport mode - meaning that this truly isn't your father's Harley, by any measure. 

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Street Bob

Then there's the Street Bob, another vintage-looking ride, albeit a stripped-down one with no unnecessary body parts or other pieces. A great blank canvas for customizing, the Street Bob also combines a lightweight Softail frame with a powerful 114 Milwaukee-Eight powerplant - a fun combination, needless to say. 

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Breakout 117

The Breakout 117 is a raked-out cruiser by nature, one with old school chrome finishes and truly timeless style. Of course, there's more to the story than that, with 123 pound-feet of torque on tap at the twist of the throttle, which is guaranteed to get you from point A to point B with a smile on your face. 

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Pan America

Finally, we have Harley's relatively new Pan America, a venture into the world of adventure bikes that's proven to be a darn good one. The Pan America is one of those rare bikes that's good at just about everything, whether that be cruising long distances or venturing off the beaten path, and for that reason, it's one of the best times one can have on a bike these days. 

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