Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra 2016 — Specifications

The Touring range is extensive at Harley-Davidson. Bagger with the Street Glide, vintage in the Road King, classic on the Electra or majestic and quirky in the Road Glide. Its particular face filters its audience, and brings it an indescribable appeal. In addition to a different protection and sense of direction than the Electra. But something is missing to perfect the journey: an extra, larger trunk, complementing a ship-like silhouette and improving passenger comfort. Here is the why and how of the Road Glide Ultra. But is it just an extra top case!?

Wait... It's already in the catalog, this Touring!!! Granted, but in CVO version. This is a mix of luxury and exclusivity at a stifling price. A more affordable version would only be more appropriate. Harley has worked a lot on this model, relying on the Rushmore project. The headstock has been profiled for optimum management of aerodynamic flows. To put it simply, without delving into technical documentation: a dose of comfortable air for the rider and another to cool the engine.

An engine not quite like the others in the long line of Milwaukee twins. One of those that provokes the lamentations of the conservatives. The Twin-Cooled High Output Twin Cam 103. Goodness, is this an engine from NASA? No, just a version with liquid (in the cylinder heads only) and air cooling of the 1690 cm3. But Americans like exuberant names. The important thing is that this engine has punch, and retains its character. And almost 11% more torque will not be excessive to move this 424-kilo vessel. The block can thus spit out a maximum of 14 mkg at 3,750 rpm.

What's in the Rushmore project already? Testimonials, opinions, ideas from thousands of Harley users; followed by concrete applications. Some models already benefit from this, and now the 1690 Road Glide Ultra. You can thus enjoy Reflex brakes, a 49 mm fork, Impeller lightweight aluminum rims, dashboard graphics and improved controls, and now a cruise control. On the entertainment side, the Boom Box 6.5 GT crushes all the competition. A large 16.5 cm touchscreen pilots the audio, GPS, USB, MP3 – and sends it all via Bluetooth, or through 100 w of power in 4 13.34 cm speakers.

Comfort takes an important place on this motorcycle. The rider benefits from a revised saddle and a higher handlebar compared to the Road Glide Special. Far from being forgotten, the passenger benefits from a backrest, armrests, and a 25 mm longer and wider seat, also compared to the FLTRXS. The Tour-Pak offers 4% more capacity and opens / closes via a single OneTouch lock, just like the saddlebags and the fuel door. The suspension thinks of avoiding tools: the rear units are adjustable via pneumatic assistance. The machine is imposing, and requires a certain financial commitment. After, as Harley says: "They cross two borders before lunch..."

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