At the same time the Street Glide’s fly-by-wire throttle linked to sequential port fuel injection and monitored by a Delphi engine management system are revolutionary.
The Street Glide is a luxury model of Harley’s touring line and pulls like a Massy Ferguson tractor from off idle to the bike’s 5500-rpm rev limiter. My 155-pound frame didn’t compress the suspension enough to establish a proper ride height and I was always riding on top of the bike’s 4+ inches of travel. After filling the six-gallon tank with premium gas, some quick math reveals the bike was averaging 35 mpg.
Plucking a canteen from the low-slung saddlebags, I sit on a curb and stare at the denim blue bike. Stomping on the rear brake I slow before U-turning and head back toward Paradise Harley.The sweating sun stares me in the face while I test the bike’s high speed maneuvering through traffic. Twenty large is a lot to spend on any bike, but if you are in the market for a modern bagger then the Street Glide is the bike to ride.
The innovative Harley-Davidson Touring chassis is based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swingarm developed to withstand the demands of long-haul touring riders and today's powerful engines.--A lower profile, smoked windscreen with a unique contour adds to the distinctive look of the Street Glide model.
Exclusively on the Street Glide model, saddlebag latches and hardware are painted to match the bike's color instead of a more chromed-out look. That means the bike maintains its legendary tight turning radius, balanced feel and superior low-speed maneuverability.
Up to two times thicker than the competition, custom quality paint comes standard on all Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Bigger metal flakes. Part of the unmistakable style of the Harley-Davidson Street Glide motorcycle is plenty of room for showing --Harley-Davidson tank medallions complete the unique look of this tough bagger.
The Six-Speed Cruise Drive transmission smooth, quiet shifts d, so that motorists get a better match between the rotation speed on the road and mesinya -, a low growl and walk away if you opening up the road ahead.
New for 2012: live your ride to the strength of 103. Air-cooled "Twin Cam 103" Harley Davidson engine delivers more stump --Injection jetting gives crisp, lively throttle reaction. Fire up the Twin Cam 103 engine and feel the low-end torque unleashed. Six speeds. A strong driveline and strong internal parts. Low routine maintenance.
Feast your eyes on the Twin Cam 103 engine and there's no mistaking its roots. This is authentic Harley-Davidson style through and through with an attention to detail you won't find from any other motorcycle company. Harley-Davidson touring means maximum comfort in all conditions and the capacity to add whatever enhances and personalizes your ride. Harley-Davidson leverages the latest in technology without compromising style and function. Hand controls on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle are incredibly intuitive. Riding free just wouldn't be the same without the right soundtrack.
The result is a frame that rides rigid and owns the corners. The ride is tight and responsive. Confidence. Control. High-performance dual disc Brembo brakes offer consistent stopping power at all speeds. It's all about rider and passenger comfort and setting your bike to fit your taste—the easy way.
Harley-Davidson motorcycles are different than any other bike out on the road. Perfect for making this bike agile on every curvy stretch of road. Rubber vibration isolation for a comfortable ride. Classic style and maximum comfort. Welcome to the crossroads of pure Harley-Davidson style and intelligent engineering. 2-1-2 helps exhaust heat away from the rider and passengers, providing sufficient performance, as well as signature Harley-Davidson big style, and the rumble.
Our motorcycles are built to drive. Idle temperature management Strategy feature, the motorcycle automatically cuts fuel and fire from the rear cylinders when idling, reducing engine heat felt by the driver and passenger. The seat is home for Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders. They want a seat that has unique style without sacrificing comfort. Because of that, Harley-Davidson takes a lot of time researching, testing and also designed a bicycle seat every saddle that sun is just right.
in 2012, all eight models of Harley-Davidson Touring Twin Cam 103TM powered engine and the automatic compression of highly integrated oil cooler. for Touring models feature 6-speed transmission that Cruise Hard, telescopic forks at the front of 41.3 mm, adjustable air shocks on the rear and Drive System isolated for a very smooth power delivery and smooth. Harley-Davidson Touring chassis has one pole, the backbone of the swingarm and two-piece rigid frame, is designed for extremely responsive maneuverability and long distance endurance power. Six new colors or color combinations among the 12 paint options offered within the 2012 Touring model line.