By now, most motorcyclists have learned of the big changes in the Harley-Davidson Softail line, how it has swallowed its Dyna siblings, added the Milwaukee-Eight engine, and been reborn as a modern interpretation of a cruiser. However, perhaps no other manufacturer is more aware of the weight of a marque’s history than Harley. Which explains why the designers at the Motor Company expended so much effort in getting the classic models like the 2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe right. They knew that if they were able to modernize the more classically styled models, they could take some liberties with the bikes where they wanted to push the envelope. The Deluxe provides a prime example of an updated Softail that carries over the lines of the previous generation while still becoming a thoroughly modern cruiser.

From a distance, one would be hard-pressed to differentiate the 2017 and 2018 Deluxe models when looking at the profiles. The points that would ultimately give away the 2018 are the solo-saddle, the lessened space around the engine, and the ever-so-slightly smaller-looking headlight. Get up close to the Deluxe, and you’ll see tons of differences. The most obvious change is the move to LED lighting all around – with the turn signals that are exceptionally modern-looking on the light bar. The overall effect is that of a modernized classic.
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