issue #194 out noW!

The 1949 Hydra-Glide was the most exciting new model since the EL61 Knucklehead of 1936. That was 75 years ago, and we’ve had a look at an original and untouched example from the Harley-Davidson Museum.

The big headlines for 2024 are the FLI Hydra Glide and the Road Glide Limited. The first we’ve admired and the second we’ve tested over local roads in weather both good and atrocious. Read our exclusive first test of the Road Glide Limited, the model that Mick claims is the best value for money in the touring range.

Paul tested the Street Bob as well as the X500 and 350s out there on the roads where we live and ride.

Of course, we’ve also got Australia’s finest customs and a Sporty so ugly that it’s become beautiful! Do yourself a favour and check out Mr King – a new direction for Road Kings.

All of this as well as our regulars: Tech Torq, and Gripes of Rooth.

HEAVY DUTY #194 will be on sale Monday 6th May, 2024 in newsagents and better bike shops across Australia and New Zealand.

Instant digital downloads are available from magzter.com or from pocketmags

BACK ISSUES SIXPACK OFFER!

BUY ANY SIX ISSUES* FOR JUST $49.95 including p&h!

*These offers are limited to available back issues and does not include the current issue.

We’ve got odds and sods of issues dating back earlier than these, so if you know the specific issue you want, ask and we’ll have a look.

Sorry, Australian delivery only.

OUR BEST M8: SPECIAL EDITION

Harley-Davidson unleashed the Milwaukee-Eight (M8) engine with the 2017 model range and the all-new eight-valve engine has proven to be an awesome basis for cruisers, tourers and hot rods.

We’ve got lots of mates and we’re going to share them in a special collectors’ magazine that we’re calling OUR BEST M8.

We have gathered our favourite M8 road tests and customs together, along with M8-specific tech and a selection of fresh, new material devoted to the modern wonder that is the M8.

We are very proud of the high-quality presentation of HEAVY DUTY Magazine and OUR BEST M8 will be the same heavy 200gsm cover stock with coated 80gsm for the body text in a 148-page package. Proudly printed right here in Australia, and for just $17.95 you’ll get postage & tracking thrown in.

big twin memories

HEAVY DUTY wants to see pics of YOU and YOUR BIKE from back in the day!

This is for “Big Twin Memories”, a new section in the magazine showcasing what life was like when you first started your love affair with Harley, Indian, Triumph or whatever Big Twin made you smile. So dig out a couple of old photos and tell us about what got your engine started, what you were doing at the time or perhaps some of the rides you did in this great continent of ours.