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Harley-Davidson appears to be exploring new directions for its performance motorcycle portfolio. The company has reportedly submitted trademark applications in the US for the names RMCR and RMXR, potentially pointing toward two new motorcycles based on its Revolution Max platform.
While trademark registrations alone do not confirm that production models are coming, the filings have renewed speculation around Harley-Davidson's previously showcased cafe racer concept and a possible flat-track-inspired motorcycle.
The two trademarks provide some clues about Harley-Davidson's possible plans.
If these interpretations are accurate, the RMCR could evolve into a production version of the company's Revolution Max Cafe Racer concept, while the RMXR could become a flat-track-inspired sibling.
Harley-Davidson previously displayed a Revolution Max Cafe Racer concept at the Mama Tried Motorcycle Show in Milwaukee earlier this year.
The concept featured a distinctly performance-focused design, including carbon-fibre bodywork, Brembo braking hardware and a custom Akrapovic exhaust system. It was powered by the larger 1,250cc Revolution Max V-twin engine, which in its existing application develops up to 150 hp and 127.4 Nm.
The liquid-cooled, DOHC Revolution Max platform is currently offered in 975cc and 1,250cc configurations, giving Harley-Davidson flexibility to develop different motorcycles around the same engine family.
The possible RMXR designation is particularly interesting because of Harley-Davidson's connection with flat-track racing.
The company has a rich XR lineage, most notably through the legendary XR750 race bike and later the XR1200. A new Revolution Max-based flat-tracker could therefore combine modern performance with styling inspired by Harley-Davidson's racing history.
The company has previously explored similar ideas. Cafe racer and flat-track concepts based on the Revolution Max platform reportedly appeared in an investor presentation several years ago, although those early designs may not directly represent the motorcycles currently being considered.
It is important to remember that RMCR and RMXR are currently only trademark filings. Harley-Davidson has registered trademarks in the past that have never resulted in production motorcycles.
However, the latest filings are notable because they arrive as the company looks to broaden its product strategy and reconnect with elements of its traditional motorcycle identity.
If Harley-Davidson moves ahead with these projects, the two motorcycles could offer a very different interpretation of the Revolution Max platform, combining modern V-twin performance with cafe racer and flat-track styling.
For now, the RMCR and RMXR remain potential future models, with their production status, specifications and launch timelines yet to be confirmed.
