With the Softail Deluxe, Harley-Davidson brings a strong dose of nostalgia and antique design to a market that is rapidly shifting to cater to the youngest buyer demographic, who much to their credit, seem to have more of an appreciation for the craftsmanship of bygone eras than did the Gen Xers. With it comes H-D’s newest Big-Twin powerplant — the 107-inch Milwaukee-Eight — and its 109 pound-feet of stump-pulling torque that turns in a stronger top-gear roll-on than any previous engine family with the same 45-degree V-Twin while keeping the charm and engine lope that even the oldest fans of the brand would recognize. ABS, security and oodles of laid-back, classic vibes are included in the standard equipment package, so this is truly a melding of two technologically-distinct eras.
