The Harley-Davidson Street Rod: Leading the Pack

If you want to tear up the pavement and leave any followers in the dust, you’ll need real power and enough handling and braking to control it. Athletic and agile, the 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod™ puts all of this into one head-turning package. Whether you are a loyal Harley customer or are looking to buy your first bike, this monstrous machine provides genre-leading performance. It’s an experience you’ll want to try for yourself.

When you’re ready to take a test drive, stop by Bartels’ Harley-Davidson in Marina Del Rey, California. Our showroom has all the latest from Harley and is just a short drive from Malibu and Santa Monica.

Heavyweight Power from a Middleweight Cruiser

The big chassis of heavyweight cruisers provide a sturdy platform for a massive engine and a comfortable ride. But getting incredible power into a smaller frame is a complex problem. The 2017 Street Rod preserves the gut-punching power and acceleration of its bigger bikes, while adding athletic performance that makes it a dream to ride. It all starts with the 750 cc High Output Revolution X™ engine. The engineers applied a higher-than-average 12:1 compression ratio to get the most power and efficiency out of the bike. This results in a 9,000 rpm redline and deafening Harley-Davidson growl.

A unique suspension design helps the bike handle, even in the most demanding conditions. In front, a 43 mm inverted front fork provides maximum control when turning. In back, the piggyback reservoir rear suspension makes for a soft ride mile after mile. Riders can also get as much as 40 degrees of lean into corners thanks to an improved rider posture. This bike transitions from the demands of city driving to the freedom of country roads with ease.

Unforgettable Style and Customization

This bike doesn’t have to be going fast to turn heads. Thanks to the Dark Custom™ styling, the 2017 Street Rod looks like nothing else on the road. By trading blacked out components for the classic Harley-Davidson chrome, they’ve given the bike a sinister look that draws in the eye. The glossy black wheels have a sporty look, while the Screamin’ Eagle® Buckshot Exhaust gives the bike its distinctive Harley-Davidson howl. In front, you’ll find a Daymaker Projector LED headlight that pushes out the darkness from your path. Drag style handlebars offer a comfortable ride with a high degree of control, and the matching hand grips and footpegs are finished in Diamond Black. This doesn’t feel like a straight-from-the-factory bike, and the more you look, the more interesting details you’ll find.

What Makes Harley-Davidson So Unique

Whether you’ve read about them in books or seen them on television or in movies, Harley-Davidson motorcycles are as iconic as the people who ride them. For more than a century, the company has appealed to fierce individualists. Often, riders take pride in customizing their Harleys to make them match their personality. Now, you can customize your bike, too, with genuine Harley-Davidson parts so that you don’t have to worry about getting stuck with inferior aftermarket products. This is a bike for people who value the freedom and independence that is only offered on the back of a truly great motorcycle.

Bartels’ Harley-Davidson has all the greatest parts, accessories, and services, not to mention the newest bikes. Stop by our Marina Del Rey showroom near Malibu and Santa Monica when you’re ready to take one for a test ride!