issue #199 out noW!

2025 new models!

With the Christmas and New Year in the rear-view mirror, we’re now in great riding weather. Before anything else, we’re riders and this is one of our four favourite riding seasons!

As fans, Harley-Davidson’s new models and updates are one of our annual highlights. And in 2025, there’s stuff that makes us happy and satisfied. We’ve had a good look at what’s on the way and have shared the news in this issue.

We’ve also clocked up miles on a CVO Road Glide ST without the pressure of a road test, David’s ridden a tricked-out Street Glide, and a hot rod Low Rider S demo from Gasoline Alley Harley-Davidson. He’s still smiling.

Hot from Europe is a good look at MBE Verona 2025. Lots of new and different ways of doing things. Well worth the look.

If custom bikes are your thing, check out True Blue – a true lay-frame M8 Heritage Softail. Followed by Captain Iconic, a great Captain America homage, and then an Evo Heritage Softail with details that continue to show themselves.

Paul’s got new Shinko tyres on his 2014 Street Glide, and Mick’s been in the shed with Lady Liberty – his 1986 Liberty Edition Sportster.

Phil’s snuck in a day in the saddle in New Zealand aboard a Street Glide, and checked out the Litas Auckland.

All of this as well as our regulars from John Rooth, Doc Robinson and In The Shed.

HEAVY DUTY Magazine 199 is on sale Monday 10th March in better newsagents and bike shops across Australia and New Zealand.

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

FRESH STOCK & FREE SHIPPING

Our merchandise range is made with top quality fabric so its durable as well as comfortable! But inevitably costs have gone up and we’ve gotta keep pace, but we’re giving plenty of warning so you can beat the price rise on April 1st.

Fresh stocks of hoodies and jumpers are on the shelves ready to go. We’ve also got plenty of short and long-sleeve t-shirts as well ladies V-neck tees.

Plus: We offer FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $150 or more.

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.