Harley to Sell XR1200 in U.S.

This ride got a great response in Europe is coming home to us. Harley-Davidson has undertaken a super-soft launch of the much ballyhooed XR1200 for the U.S. market. The initial launch will be kept to a limited run of 750 bikes. Up until now, the dirt-track inspired bike has only been available in Europe, the Middle East and some African regions.
In finally offering the inspired Sportster to American customers, it appears as if Harley-Davidson is going to right what many view as one of the most egregious wrongs ever inflicted on the American motorcycling community. News of the Euro-only model was met by the U.S. Riding public with loud dissention and a few boos and hisses.

Dile M.Brown, owner of Knoxville Harley-Davidson and a member of Dealernews editorial advisory board, confirmed that the Motor Co. notified its dealerships via e-mail that the XR1200 would be available.
Word about the release started circulating through the Internet Monday morning after Harley-Davidson of Westminster (Calif.) posted information on its Web site that the store was taking pre-orders through Dec. 15 on the bikes. The site lists an MSRP of $11,179 for the orange and black model