tech Spec Evolution The Road Glide Custom takes its turn in the stylist's chair, replacing last year's Road Glide Ultra edition. Rivals Arlen Ness Victory Vision, BMW K1600GTL, Honda GL1800 Gold Wing, Kawasaki 1700 Voyager, Star Royal Star Venture S. tech SPEC Price $30,699 Engine type a-c 45-deg. V-twin Valve train OHV, 4v Displacement 1802cc Bore x stroke 101.6 x 111.3mm Compression 9.2:1 Fuel system EFI Clutch Wet, multi-plate Transmission 6-speed Measured horsepower na Measured torque: 115 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Frame Steel double-cradle Front suspension Showa 41.3 mm fork Rear suspension Twin Showa shocks with airadjustable preload Front brake Dual Brembo four-piston calipers, 300mm discs with ABS Rear brake Brembo four-piston caliper, 300mm disc with ABS Front tire 130/70B-18 Dunlop D408F Rear tire 180/65B-16 Dunlop D407 Rake/trail 26.0˚/6.7 in. Seat height 27.5 in. Wheelbase 63.5 in. Fuel capacity 6.0 gal. Claimed dry weight 845 lbs. Colors White Gold Pearl/Starfire Black, Maple Metallic/Vivid Black, Candy Cobalt/Twilight Blue Availability Now Warranty 24 mo., unlimited mi. Contact Harley-Davidson Motor Company3700 W. Juneau Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53201414.343.4056www.harley-davidson.com VERDICT: 3.5 out of 5 stars. Exclusivity as aphrodisiac. They say: “Take to the road with power and style.” We say: “Take out a second mortgage first!"They say: “Take to the road with power and style.” We say: “Take out a second mortgage fi The CVO Road Glide’s new “Wind Splitter” windshield is taller than the flyscreen on the production Custom yet still low-profile. It does a fine job of minimizing buffeting.The CVO Road Glide’s new “Wind Splitter” windshield is taller than the flyscreen on the pr Bigger is better. The standard 2012 Road Glide rolls with a 103ci engine that produces 100 lb.-ft. of thrust. The CVO version gains 7ci and 15 lb.-ft..Bigger is better. The standard 2012 Road Glide rolls with a 103ci engine that produces 100 « | 1 | 2 | View Full Article By Jamie Elvidge Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
CCRydah 11/12/2011 at 3:40 PM @ Deauville_2010-Yep... And just like Bender from Futurama is apt to do? It's telling you: "Bite my metal a$$ !! ".
