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Harley Davidson History 2000- till now
2000 The FXSTD Softail® Deuce™ is introduced to
the immediate delight of riders and the motorcycle media.
The 2000 model year Softail® models are outfitted with the Twin Cam 88B™
engine, a counter-balanced version of the Twin Cam 88.
Fuel injection is unveiled as a feature new to the Softail line of
motorcycles for the 2001 model year.
Buell introduces the Blast®, a single-cylinder motorcycle, for the 2000
model year. The Blast receives excellent reviews. It's introduced in
tandem with the Rider's Edge® Academy of Motorcycling, a beginner's rider
course available through Harley-Davidson and Buell dealerships.
2001 The VRSCA V-Rod® is introduced for the 2002 model year.
Inspired by the VR-1000 racing motorcycle, the V-Rod is Harley-Davidson's
first motorcycle to combine fuel injection, overhead cams and liquid
cooling, and delivers 115 horsepower.
Harley-Davidson Racing announces the latest addition to the team: 17 year
old Jennifer Snyder, the first woman to win a national event in the
Formula USA National Dirt Track Series.
Harley-Davidson announces expansions at the Product Development Center
(Milwaukee), as well as Tomahawk, WI, and York, PA, facilities.
2002 The all-new Buell® Firebolt® storms onto the scene.
The Open Road Tour debuts in Atlanta, GA, in July to celebrate the
upcoming Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary.
2003 Buell Motorcycle Company unleashes the Lightning® XB9S.
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