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

The 2016 MY Harley Davidson Switchback sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1690cc, Twin Cam 103 engine paired to a six-speed manual transmission, that produces 126 Nm of torque at 3500 rpm. Key features are the inverted cartridge forks in the front, which increase rider comfort and also maneuverability, a detachable windscreen, which offers increased protection against the elements, and the full wrap fenders which highlight its 70's cruiser DNA.

The 2015 MY Harley Davidson Switchback sports an air-cooled, 1690cc Twin Cam 103 poweplant which produces an asphalt-crunching 126 Nm of torque, more than enough to make this middle-weight race past other vehicles on the motorway and, thanks to MoCo's smart engine mapping, provide enough grunt to climb even the most steep mountain roads with ease and without the hassle of downshifting.

Some key features like the adjustable cigar tube rear shocks, cartridge front fork, the full wrap front fender and the full-length rider floorboards give it a classic, House Milwaukee look, but, somehow, it still has a modern feel to it, as all 21st century two-wheelers should have.

The 2014 MY Harley Davidson Switchback is a modern version of classic cruisers. With a timeless look, it can easily be transformed from a touring machine to a boulevard cruiser, thanks to its detachable windscreen and soft saddlebags. It sports the proven, 1690cc, air-cooled Twin Cam 103 engine, which produces a gut-churning 126 Nm torque at 3500 rpm. Laden with lots of chrome, as a classic cruiser should be, MoCo's attention to detail is evident in its cast aluminium wheels inside the full wrap fenders, the chromed out headlamp nacelle and the mini, ape-hanger handlebars.

Comfort and handling are ensured by the adjustable, cigar tube rear shocks, the cartridge-style front fork and the lightweight build of the chassis. The two-up seat means a pillion can enjoy this machine, while the full-length floorboards help the rider spend as much time as possible in the saddle.

The 2013 MY Harley Davidson Switchback is either a classic cruiser, or a middle-weight touring bike, the difference is just a few seconds apart, thanks to the detachable windscreen and hard saddlebags. Furthermore, thanks to its lightweight chassis, the adjustable suspension and the Dunlop tires, it offers better response when cornering.

A classic look is achieved by features such as the 2-into-1 chrome exhaust, the black, five-spoked cast aluminium wheels, the full coverage front and rear fenders, chromed headlamp nacelle, fork covers and tank console, plus the Street Bob inspired fuel tank. Touring capabilities are enhanced thanks to the two-up seat with custom stitching and the full-length rider footboards.

The 2012 MY Harley Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback sports an air-cooled, 1690cc, Twin Cam 103 powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission with the Cruise Drive technology, and can produce 136 Nm of torque at 3500 rpm. This asphalt-crunching cruiser mainly addresses riders with a taste for a laid-back riding position, and who also want to spend as much time in the saddle, as possible.

It comes standard with blacked-out, cast-aluminium wheels with full wrap fenders, a hand-finished fuel tank, cartridge-style front forks, adjustable cigar tube rear shocks, hard, detachable saddlebags, a detachable windshield, a two-into-one exhaust system, and lots of chrome embellishments.