Harley-Davidson XG750R flat-track racer officially unveiled

A new-generation Harley-Davidson flat-track motorcycle was unveiled yesterday. The Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Factory Team is unveiling the XG750R - its first all-new flat track race bike in 44 years. The XG750R will make its official competition debut on Sunday, May 29, at the AMA Pro Flat Track Springfield Mile in Illinois, United States of America.

Powering the motorcycle is a fuel-injected, liquid-cooled V-Twin engine, the XG750R will be raced by Factory Team rider Davis Fisher on the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines flat track series. The new XG750R motorcycle is strictly for race competition and will not be offered for sale at this time.

The race-modified Revolution X engine and a racing frame for the XG750R were developed by Vance & Hines Motorsports. They are also the partner  for the factory Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines drag racing program where V-Rod motorcycles have won eight of the past 12 NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) Pro Stock Motorcycle drag racing championships.

Kris Schoonover, Harley-Davidson racing manager said, “After decades of flat-track racing success behind the Harley-Davidson XR750 flat track motorcycle, we knew it was time to develop the next-generation Harley-Davidson to compete in one of the best spectator racing sports out there today. We wanted a young rider with plenty of raw ability for the XG750R program, and Davis proved himself in the GNC2 class.”

Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Factory Team rider Brad Baker. The 23-year-old 2013 AMA Pro Grand National Champion, will continue to race aboard the proven Harley-Davidson XR750 motorcycle while Fisher will race the XG750R through its developmental stage.

“The XG750R has shown great potential in testing and the first few races this season,” said Schoonover. “But as with any new racing motorcycle, there will be work to do. We’re excited to continue testing the XG750R in real world competition, and as we make our way through the season, we will evaluate the performance of the bike and our factory riders to see if Baker might switch to the new bike,” he added.