HARLEY-DAVIDSON Breakout Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The Harley-Davidson Breakout was first introduced in 2012 and discontinued for the American market in 2020, while in other markets, it continued to be sold. But it reappeared in 2023 with a host of new features.

In 2023, the American motorcycle manufacturer launched the Harley-Davidson Breakout 117, a bike that received the Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine rather than the old 114 unit, with plenty of grunts to take upon other powerful machines.

In the visual department, the bike packed standard features, such as a raked front fork, a single headlight, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, a shiny chromed engine, a dual exhaust system mounted on the right side of the bike, and 26-spoke cast-aluminum wheels.

Also, the bike's ergonomics were altered to make the machine accessible for more riders by slightly lengthening the diagonally-mounted handlebar riser, which brought the polished stainless steel handlebar and grips closer to the rider.

Underneath the beautifully sculpted fuel tank, the 2023 Harley-Davidson Breakout 117 had installed a 1,923cc Milwaukee-Eight engine fed by a fuel injection system, boasting 110 hp with a peak force at 4,750 rpm and 167 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 3,500 rpm.

The 2023 Breakout 117 was available in four color choices, including Vivid Black at an MSRP of $20,999 and three other colors, Black Denim, Baja Orange, and Atlas Silver Metallic at an MSRP of $21,524.

For 2017, Harley Davidson comes with a new model CVO Pro Street Breakout. The ultimate Softail muscle cruiser features a stout 110ci engine, premium front and rear suspension, and aggressive styling that makes it a definite standout in Harley’s overall cruiser lineup.

The CVO Pro Street Breakout gives you dark style and premium finishes with show-stopping paint. You get an Aggressor wheel mounted to a 240mm rear tire, forward controls, a race-inspired seat and low handlebar. A Screamin’ Eagle® Twin Cam 110B engine with a heavy breather intake, inverted forks and dual-disc front brakes mean the performance matches the power of its style.

The Breakout model is inspired by the classic Gasser drag cars of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Its flawless stretched styling, fat rear tire and crowd-stopping finishes coupled with drag bars, a low-slung stance, and raw engine power make the Breakout® model the around-town, custom motorcycle riders want in their garages.

The 2016 MY Harley Davidson Breakout sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1690cc, High Output Twin Cam 103B powerplant mated to a six-speed manual transmission and can produce 130 Nm of torque at 3000 rpm.

A fat, 240 mm rear tire, a 21" front wheel, the Hard Candy Custom large metal flake paint scheme, a 3D tank medallion, Gasser, cast-aluminium wheels, which are characteristic for this model, chopped fenders and a riser-mounted speedometer all add to the appeal of this modern cruiser.

The first thing you notice on the 2015 MY Harley Davidson Breakout are the wheels. Big, 21inch front wheel, with alternating spokes plus a wide rear tire profile, they remind you of custom wheels you usually see on one-of-a-kind choppers, with a much bigger price tag on them. The two-wheeler sports a 1690cc, air-cooled Twin Cam 103B powerplant, which produces a gut-crunching 132 Nm of torque, but with a smart engine mapping that provides smooth power delivery throughout the rev range, making it suitable for both boulevard strolls, or winding up a mountain road.

At the heart of the 2014 MY Harley Davidson CVO Breakout lies the proven, 1802cc air-cooled, Twin Cam 110B powerhouse, which boasts a gut-crunching 151 Nm at 3500 rpm. As all the models in the CVO series, it has unique enhancements, such as the big, tricked-out wheels, a chopped rear fender, plus engine and fuel-tank steel badges. Also, for better rider comfort and better responsiveness from the two-wheeler, it comes with slipstream controls that have been designed and built only for the CVO Breakout.

If you become the proud owner of the CVO breakout, then you get a low, long and narrow cruiser, with strong influences from the custom chopper world, which is sure to stand out from any flock.

The 2014 MY Harley Davidson Breakout is probably the closest to a custom chopper from any series motorcycles in the MoCo family. A low, muscular profile, complemented by a beefy, raked-out front end, a fat, 240mm rear tire profile, gasser dragster-like wheels, found only on the Breakout, plus a drag style handlebar ensure that this bike will stand out in any crowd.

Performance-wise, it sports the proven 1690cc, air-cooled Twin Cam 103B powerplant mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The Twin Cam boasts 130 Nm of power, at 3000 rpm, ensuring enough power for highway cruising and enough grunt for sinuous mountain climbs.

The 2013 MY Harley Davidson CVO Breakout features, besides the trademark custom paint and graphic schemes plus engine and fuel-tank badges, a big, 21", chrome-plated Turbine wheel with matching brake disc, plus a wide 240 mm rear tire, which push further the custom look of this machine. Improved performance is guaranteed by the assist and slip clutch pack, and the proven, air-cooled, 1802cc, Twin Cam 110B powerplant, which boasts an asphalt-wrinkling 151 Nm of torque.

This model is available for purchase with three paint and graphic schemes, Black Diamond/Molten Silver with Crushed Slate graphics, Crimson Red Sunglo/Scarlet Lace with Hammered Sterling graphics or Hard Candy Gold Dust/Liquid Sun with Pagan Gold graphics, which are sure to make it stand out in a crowd.

Long, low-slung and aggressive, the 2013 MY Harley Davidson Breakout is one of the most bold machines from the MoCo. Suitable for riders that like one-of-a-kind touches to their machine, the wide variety of accessories and customization options make the Breakout one of the best choices if one is on the market for custom-looking series motorcycles.

It sports the proven, air-cooled, 1690cc, Twin Cam 103B engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and produces 129 Nm of torque. Features such as the straight cut chrome mufflers, black cast aluminium wheels, the chopped front and rear fenders, a wide, drag-style handlebar, and the glass-filled fuel tank medallions increase its desirability among fans of House Milwaukee machines and give it an unique and elegant touch.