Bike review: New Harley-Davidson Street Bob is punchy with old-school styling

The 1,868cc twin-cylinder Street Bob revives some of Harley's past styling cues. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
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SINGAPORE - The new Harley-Davidson Street Bob 114 reminds me of Captain America, the iconic Harley chopper ridden by American actor Peter Fonda's character in the 1969 movie Easy Rider.

While his kick-start Harley looks cool - it has long forks, ape hangers, rear brakes and a peanut fuel tank - I cannot imagine riding it in city traffic.

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