Harley Debuts New V-Rod 10th Anniversary and Dyna Switchback

American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson announced today it is heading into 2012 with 32 models. The company will offer two new models for 2012. The V-Rod 10th Anniversary Edition that celebrates a decade of power-cruiser performance, and the new Dyna Switchback, a convertible custom-touring motorcycle.

Taken separately, the V-Rod 10th Anniversary Edition motorcycle, finished in Brilliant Silver Pearl bodywork that evokes the anodized aluminum bodywork of the original V-Rod model that introduced the liquid-cooled Revolution V-Twin engine in 2002. All V-Rod models will carry V-Rod 10th Anniversary badges.

On the other hand, the new Dyna Switchback combines hard saddlebags and a windshield with the eager handling and Twin Cam 103 performance of the Dyna chassis.

It’s a custom-touring bike ready for a long weekend trip, until the detachable bags and windshield are removed. Then in seconds the Switchback becomes a custom street cruiser with a gleaming headlamp nacelle, five-spoke cast-aluminum wheels and a mini-ape handlebar. This convertible concept makes the versatile Switchback two motorcycles in one.

In late June, Harley announced it has begun delivery of all 15 models in the 2012 Touring, Trike (North America only) and Sportster lines to its dealers in the U.S. and Europe. In addition, shipment has been accelerated to cope with the greater demand during summer season.

In addition, the manufacturer revealed Harley-Davidson offers more Big Twin performance for 2012 as its Twin Cam 103 powertrain is standard equipment on Softail and Touring motorcycle models and most Dyna motorcycle models.