
Big Dog Motorcycles’ 2009 Bulldog
Back in 1546, English playwright John Heywood coined the famous phrase “Wolde you bothe eate your cake, and haue your cake?” (You can’t have your cake and eat it too). Well old Johnnie boy wouldn’t have said that if he was alive today and wanted a bagger with bitchin’ bravado standard, all he’d have to do is check out Big Dog Motorcycle’s new 2009 Bulldog. Big Dog has successfully struck a balance of style, comfort, and interstate riding ability all in one package that’ll still be a feast for your eyes every time you open your garage door.
The 4”-stretch/37-degree-rake frame with a beefy 250 rear tire set the tone of the bike and it’ll never blend in with the rising tide of Electra Glides even though it has the requisite wind protection and storage that puts it in the bagger category. The fairing does more than keep bugs off your teeth; it looks damn good and houses a marine-grade Alpine receiver with speakers. Locking leak-proof fiberglass saddlebags provide storage and compliment the windswept style of the 4.5-gallon tank.
Performance-wise, the rubber-mounted 111” S&S engine and 6-speed tranny give it the go while PM 4-piston brakes give it the whoa. Standard features include cruise control, gas shocks, driver and passenger floorboards, and fork-mounted wind deflectors make delving into Big Dog’s long list of options purely self-indulgence. Indulge yourself at www.bigdogmotorcycles.com.