Sydney, Australia 10th April 2017 – Harley-Davidson will turn the throttle up a notch and join over 6,000 motorcycle enthusiasts for an epic street party, the Throttle Roll 2017.
The custom motorcycle show, being held for the fifth year, takes place in Marrickville's Railway Parade (lower) on Easter Saturday, April 15th 2017.
Transformed into a weekend Mecca for classic and custom motorcycle enthusiasts, the moto-lifestyle event will showcase an impressive collection of unique bikes and custom builds positioned on an impressive motorcycle scaffold in the heart of the festival.
Gracing the mammoth wall of scaffolding, The Harley-Davidson Hillclimber will sit high above the crowds amongst other one-of-a-kind motorcycle models – including café racers, bobbers, retro and sports bikes, choppers and unique builds.
Check out the custom display of the one of a kind racer Pepper, a modified Harley-Davidson FLTRXS Road Glide® Special that reset the Australian land speed record and the unofficial title of the world's fastest bagger – recording a speed of 175.131 mph at the 26th annual Dry Lakes Racer Association (DLRA) Speed Week in February 2016.
Eyebrows will be raised as Throttle Roll will be one of the first times punters can set their eyes on the newest edition to the Harley-Davidson family; the Street Rod.
Drenched in Harley-Davidson Dark Custom™ styling, the new Street Rod oozes purpose and attitude.
Powered by the all-new High Output Revolution X™ 750cc engine, the model is matched with sharper chassis geometry and an aggressive riding position.
Adam Wright, Marketing Director, Harley-Davidson Australia and New Zealand commented, "Events like these are a great opportunity for riding and non riding communities to come together to enjoy the bonds that recreational motorcycling creates."
A custom-built Street 500 previously ridden by BMX Champion Caroline Buchanan and Harley's café racer, the Roadster™ will also be on display at the Harley-Davidson stand.
With an incredible line up of live music and entertainment for the whole family, tickets can be bought at the door for $25 or $20 pre-sale online. For more information, and to purchase tickets head to the Throttle Roll website www.throttleroll.com/streetparty
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About Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Since 1903, Harley-Davidson Motor Company has fulfilled dreams of personal freedom with cruiser, touring and custom motorcycles, riding experiences and events, and a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, general merchandise, riding gear and apparel.
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