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Harley-Davidson Offers In-Dash iPod Support

Thursday, July 28th, 2005 at 6:50 PM - by Staff

Venerable motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson has embraced the digital media device revolution by adding support for iPod and other compatible device support on four of its 2006 models. The company's touring line will feature the Advanced Audio System developed by Harman/Kardon. Key features of the system include support for AM/FM radio, XM Satellite radio, support for Bluetooth connection to a cell phone, a CD player that also plays MP3 CDs, and a jack for iPod and other digital media devices.

Support for a GPS navigation system will be available in September of 2005.

A report from the American Motorcycle Association (link courtesy of Macworld UK) said that all of the features discussed above were available for journalists to try, and that they all functioned as promise. The AMA report also has additional information on all of the new 2006 models.

Harley-Davidson's move follows those of major automobile makers (BMW) and car stereo manufacturers (Alpine, Clarion) who have added support for iPods to their products, not to mention innumerable adapters that have entered the market.

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Thu Jul 28, 2005 7:07 pm

But just yesterday, RC spouted forth this little gem:

"Another I told you so. Apple is losing out on music player deals because its closed proprietary iPod-iTunes system is rightfully scaring away partners."

RC now provides my daily dose of humor.

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Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:37 pm

I purchached a Harley-Davidson Bluetooth and you can not hear it above 45 MPH.

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Sun May 04, 2008 12:46 am

I listen to my iPod at 75+ MPH with Sampson headers and pipes and audio quality is just fine! Sure I turn it up a little over my stock exhaust, but it works great! The iPod on my bagger is great for day trips or long haul. 500 songs on my Harley with the new shuffle works for me!

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