The 45° V-twin engine,
The precision arc gear transmission system,
The imaging of a full-frame rangefinder camera,
Classic moments never fade, always quietly lingering in the heart.
Written by = Zhang sン? Photography by = Luo Xuan
The taste of classics
Upon first meeting Mr. Liu Xingli, one only knows about his identity as a veteran watch media professional and watch writer, completely unaware that as one of China’s earliest Harley-Davidson H.O.G. members, his photos were published as early as 1993 in the spring issue of the global H.O.G. magazine HOG Tale. The man before you, with gentle eyes and smart attire, is also a fearless Harley rider. Speaking of riding experiences, Mr. Liu Xingli’s lips curl into a smile, “The charm of motorcycle travel is remarkable. I cherish every curve. When you silently lean low on your Harley and charge through the apex of a turn, you’ll understand what I mean.” Having started riding in 1990, over the past 24 years Liu has remained captivated by the classic appeal of Harley-Davidson. In an era when domestic bikes were limited to Jialing and Qingqi, whether it was the low-seat, high-handlebar SOFTAIL or the touring-style cruiser Street Glide, they all exuded an American classic charm that drew Liu’s gaze. A Harley Dyna owned by Mr. Malcolm Forbes also became part of Liu’s collection back then. As time passed, the rider’s love for Harley did not wane—in fact, new models such as the Dyna, Street Glide, Police Road King, and 883R were successively added to his collection. Years of photographic material have also been faithfully reproduced via the Canon MG7580 DSLR photo printer.
Perhaps it’s the stark contrast between the vibrancy of watches and motorcycles—one dynamic, the other still—that draws people to him upon first meeting. But beyond “American cruisers” and “timepieces,” Liu Xingli also enjoys photography. Playing with a mechanical camera and taking documentary-style snapshots are among his hobbies. Quietly placed on the desk, the Canon MG7580 DSLR photo printer can faithfully reproduce the true colors of images—whether it’s a rider in motion, the delicate sweep of a second hand, or every gleaming moment along the journey. The Canon MG7580 DSLR photo printer can render and output these moments, printing them into images to be framed and hung on the wall as mementos.