Big Dog Motorcycles, the leader in the high style cruiser niche and number 2 American V-Twin motorcycle manufacturer, unveiled its complete 2007 model line and made another giant leap forward in the premium motorcycle industry with fatter tires, new styling features, and new technologies.

“Big Dog Motorcycles created the benchmark by which other custom manufacturers are judged,” commented Nick Messer, company president. “As the competition continues its crusade to catch up, we continue to set new, higher standards in terms of design and performance.”

The entire 2007 line of two chopper-style motorcycles and three pro-street cruisers have all of the styling cues that clearly identify them as the work of Big Dog Motorcycles engineers: •
Aggressive Lines
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Gleaming Chrome and Polished Aluminum
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Radical Frame Rakes and Stretches
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NEW Curved Downtubes
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AND-Continuing a long Big Dog Motorcycles tradition- MASSIVE rear tires.

Four models- The Bulldog, K-9, Mastiff, and the Pitbull are marked with full foot-wide 300 series rear tires, while the Chopper has its own significant 250.

Pushing the envelope was not limited to style. Each model is armed with a potent 117 cubic inch V-Twin engine (1916cc) and refined Baker 6-speed transmission.

The engine, in most models, is fed by a Super G carburetor; the Bulldog is now electronically fuel injected for better performance, improved throttle response, increased torque, easier starting, and cleaner emissions.

The award-winning BDM Balance Drive System, with it’s exclusive clutch, primary, and transmission enhances the bike’s balance, agility, and lean angles, resulting in a motorcycle as comfortable devouring canyons as it is cruising down the boulevard.

The 2007 line also offers braking performance and other features to match. Two-piece full floating rotors and four-piston calipers give the rider unrivaled braking control, feel, and confidence. Other standard components include:
• a hidden oil tank
• rear mounted kickstand
• stretched one piece tank
• steel fenders
• speedometer with integrated LED tachometer
• custom-designed polished aluminum wheels
• Innovative Electronics

Chopper Line

Two custom-style motorcycles are available for 2007: the Chopper and its big brother, the K-9.

Big Dog Motorcycles’ Chopper serves well as the 665- pound anchor to the company’s ever-evolving chopper line. With it’s hidden shock suspension and 250 fat rear tire integrated in a neo-retro chopper-style package, it is no wonder this bike is the industry’s best all around Chopper. Its bold specifications: • 3” backbone stretch
• 7” Downtube stretch
• 10” over standard fork length
• 8 ˝ foot long profile

“With the Chopper, we proved Big Dog Motorcycles could offer a radical, fat-tire bike with stand out looks yet still be extremely manageable. Someone who is ready to step out of the mass market and step up to a chopper style cruiser should certainly be on this bike,” said Messer.

More boldly styled, the K-9 has:
• 4” backbone stretch
• 8” Downtube stretch
• 12” over standard fork length.
• 9 foot long profile

These massive lines are given a more aggressive appearance with a low seating position, 39 degree frame rake with 3 degree trees, and a 300 series rear tire! The 700 pound K-9 equally balances its rebellion design with awesome ride quality and hidden shock suspension.

“With dramatic frame geometry and stretch, precise handling, and impressively smooth riding, the 2007 K-9 is positioned to draw an entirely different rider than the Chopper buyer: one who actively seeks the ultimate chopper experience,” Messer continued.

PRO-STREET LINE

For 2007, Big Dog Motorcycles extends its ProStreet line to include the all-new redesigned Bulldog. The Bulldog joins the stalwart Pitbull and the new, beefier Mastiff to make an unprecedented trio of long, low, bikes. While they each sport a noticeably fat 300 series rear tire, it is there that the similarity ends.

Big Dog Motorcycles’ premier bike, the Bulldog, confidently takes its place at the top of the line with big gains in unique design features and performance enhancements.

Named V-Twin Bike of the Year in 2005, the Bulldog is back after a full year of engineering to make it even better.

With an electronically fuel injected engine for more impressive performance, the Bulldog is also visually stunning with: • Diamond Heads diamond-cut engine cylinders
• Pointed inverted front forks
• Three dimensional sculpted aluminum wheels
• Curved Downtubes

This bike is long, low, and mean.

The redesigned Mastiff is stretched out long and low and shares the same frame as the Bulldog. Its unique design qualities include: • 6” backbone stretch
• 2” over standard fork length
• 8 ˝’ long stance
• 39 degree frame rake
• Curved downtubes

Add this frame geometry to it’s 117 cubic inch engine, 6- speed transmission, and hidden shock suspension, and you have a bike that is remarkable not only for weekend boulevard riding, but is also a very athletic cruiser through mountain curves.

Sharing a family resemblance to the Mastiff and Bulldog, the 2007 Pitbull exudes a taut, powerful appearance and attitude but remains true to it’s long standing identity as a wide tire, radical rigid.

From his massively fat back side capped with a short, low rear fender to its big 21 inch front tire and thick 1 ˝ inch frame, the 650 pound Pitbull is cool in every respect.

Pitbull styling cues include:
• 117 cubic inch engine
• Low ground clearance and seat height
• Over 8 ˝’ long
• 6” backbone stretch
• 39 degree frame rake

“The Pitbull brings a whole different attitude to the line: Rigid, radical, and fat. It’s a true boulevard bike that will appeal to the rider who values bold design and shredding performance over anything else,” Messer continued.

Regarding the complete 2007 line-up, Messer stated, “Our five models make up a unique strategy for the custom cruiser market. Each appeals to different types of customers, those with different attitudes, tastes, and riding demands, without forcing anyone to compromise on style or performance.”

Complete specifications for each model are listed here on this site under each models name. You can also check out www.bigdogmotorcycles.com or visit an authorized dealer.

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