Harley Davidson motorcycles are divided into five families—Dyna, Softail, Sportster, Touring, and VRSC—distinguished by the engine, frame, suspension, and other characteristics. Dyna There are six models in the Dyna Family: FXD (Super Glide), FXDC (Super Glide Custom), FXDB (Street Bob), FXDL (Low Rider), FXDF (Fat Bob), and FXDWG (Wide Glide). Dyna motorcycles can be distinguished by their big-twin engines and traditional styling. The common key features in Dyna motorcycles include the following: 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission Exceptional custom styling in the Harley-Davidson tradition Forward or mid-mounted footpegs and controls Great handling, tremendous power, and a smooth ride Redesigned air cleaner cover Rubber-mounted, 1584cc Twin Cam 96 engine Softail There are eight models in the Softail Family—FXSTB (Night Train), FXSTC (Softail Custom), FLSTF (Fat By), FLSTN (Softail Deluxe), FLSTC (Heritage Softail Classic), FLSTSB (Softail Cross Bones), FXCW (Rocker), and FXCWC (Rocker C). Softail motorcycles are widely known for their rear-wheel suspension hidden under the frame.wq The common key features in Softail motorcycles include the following: 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission Distinctive tank designs Hard tail-styled frame and hidden rear fenders Forward-mounted foot controls or footboards Rigid-mounted, 1584cc Twin Cam 96B engine Rockertail, Bobtail or FL model rear fenders Sportster There are seven models in the Sportster Family—XL 883 (Sportster 883), XL 883L (883 Low), XL 883C (883 Custom), XL 1200N (1200 Nightster), XL 1200L (1200 Low), XL 1200C (1200 Custom), and XL 1200R (1200 Roadster). The Sportster is known to be longest-running model family in the Harley-Davidson motorcycles line-up. The common key features in Sportster motorcycles include the following: 150mm rear tire and wide rear fender Mid-mounted or forward-mounted foot controls Narrow frame for smooth power delivery and agility Reduced clutch effort and smaller handgrips Rubber-moounted 883cc and 1200cc Evolution engines Traditional 3.3-gallon or custom 4.5-gallon tank Touring There are seven models in the Touring Family—FLHR (Road King), FLHRC (Road King Classic), FLHX (Street Glide), FLTR (Road Glide) FLHT (Electra Glide Standard), FLHTC (Electra Glide Classic), and FLHTCU (Ultra Classic Electra Glide) The Touring Family, or dressers, includes three Road King models and five Glide models in various trim. The common key features in Touring motorcycles include the following: 6-Speed Cruise Drive transmission Air-adjustable rear suspension accommodates every load Air-cooled, rubber-mounted, 1584cc Twin Cam 96 engine Isolated Drive System for improved ride quality New 6-gallon fuel tank for extended touring range New Brembo Brakes with ABS brake option VRSC There are three models in the VRSC Family—VRSCAW (V-Rod), VRSCD (Night Rod), and VRSCDX (Night Rod Special). The common key features in VRSC motorcycles include the following: Brembo performance brakes with ABS brake option Hydroformed perimeter frame and steel bodywork Liquid-coled, 1250cc, Revolution engine Low 25.2-inch or 26-inch seat heights Radiator shroud with twin vortex air scoops Up t 125hp harnessed by a new slipper clutch Harley Davidson motorcycles are heavyweight, heavily customized motorcycles built for highway cruising. With each model’s distinctive design, you can hardly go wrong with a Harley.