Presentation: Harley-Davidson CVO models 2011

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Presentation: Harley-Davidson CVO models 2011
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Presentation: Harley-Davidson CVO models 2011

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Really daring: What used to be reserved for locals was now allowed to five German-speaking journalists. Namely, test drive Harley’s CVO precious parts on site.

The American himself, especially the one HArley-Davidson, who produces, has a pretty clear view of the world: First of all, God’s own country comes, then nothing comes for a while. And then the rest of the world. Which is understandable when, at normal times, over 80 percent of production remains in one’s own country. But the collapsed US market and a foreign share of almost 40 percent meanwhile make the boys from Milwaukee livelier than ever when it comes to foreign activities. While the presentation hierarchy used to be (USA) dealers, USA journalists and at some point later press material by post for Old Europe, multipliers who do not speak English are now welcome at on-site presentations. For example at Lake Tahoe, a lake on the border of the US states Nevada and California. Between two days there and two days back, the illustrious tour group (see large picture on the left) was allowed to chase the 2011 CVO models through the mountains of the Sierra Nevada for a few hours.

CVO stands for "Custom Vehicle Operations", the in-house finishing department. Since 1999 the CVO troop based in York / Pennsylvania has been dressing up the top models of the individual series, largely by hand. Screamin Eagle and high performance parts, i.e. tuning and chrome parts from the Harley accessories program, are lively installed. It is lined by hand, and new ideas and components are tried out, which are later incorporated into large-scale production. The CVO models are always equipped with the most powerful and powerful Harley engines and easily cost 10,000 to 20,000 euros more than the respective base model. The rolling Christmas trees are strictly limited from the start – for the 2011 vintage, depending on the model, to 1,500 to 3,700 copies.

The typical CVO customer is called in Harley English "Alpha Customer". Said A-customer is in the majority of cases an American, usually already has several Harleys and drives significantly more kilometers together than the usual Vauzwo owner. Above all, he is willing to pay a premium price for premium quality. Preferably for a pimped tourer, so three out of four CVO models are travel steamers. For the alpha customer, comfortable travel naturally requires the right sound. The sound for the tour comes on the one hand from – at least in the US version – the delightfully thundering Screamin ‘Eagle pots. On the other hand, however, from standard sound systems, the sound pressure of which would make Central European 3 Series BMW drivers with and without a migration background green with envy. Sound is the big issue for the 2011 CVO class. CB radio and intercom are of course also on board with the Ultra Tourers; Cruise control and ABS will be included in the scope of delivery for all CVO models from 2011. The Ultra Classic E-Glide and Road Glide Ultra also shine with an automatic central locking system that simply secures everything that could be turned on, opened or dismantled when leaving the device.

The cheapest CVO model is the most interesting for Germany and comes with a little fewer gimmicks. With a full tank of 355 kilograms, the Softail Convertible is downright lightweight by CVO standards. And it can be made even lighter in a few simple steps and without tools, because the windshield (including audio system!), Saddlebags, pillion seat and sissy bar can be removed in a flash. As a result, not only does mass disappear, the somewhat disturbing turbulence behind the pane is no longer an issue. On paper, the Softail has less power than its Touring sister – the balance shafts take a toll, but in practice the FLSTSE2 is by far the liveliest CVO model, its lower and lower mass makes it possible. Compared to a stock motorized Softail that’s 218 cm? more displacement and an increase in performance of at least 15 hp the cabbage but not fat. Sure, the CVO darling pulls a little better off and on, but the main difference is not driving the CVO, but watching the CVO. For example, the counterweights with the Harley logo on the dazzling chrome-plated 18-inch wheels in the "Stinger style".

FLSTSE2 CVO Softail Convertible data


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The lightning-fast stripped Softail (left) rolls on chrome-plated 18-inch aluminum wheels in the "Stinger design". The rear wheel carries a moderate 200/50 R 18.

Standard equipment:
SECTION; Fairing, leather saddlebags and pillion seat removable; 8 GB iPod nano audio system

Colours:
Red, blue, brown / gold

Data:
1802 cm², 67 kW (91 PS) at 5010 / min, 143 Nm at 4000 / min, 185 km / h, 355 kg with a full tank

Data FLHXSE2 CVO Street Glide


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The Street Glide’s lush 19-inch front wheel matches the "Bagger style" pimped travel steamer (above).

Standard equipment:
SECTION; Cruise control; Audio system with eight speakers and 8 GB iPod nano in the right case

Colours:
Green, orange, gray, black

Data:
1802 cm², 72 kW (98 PS) at 5010 / min, 156 Nm at 4000 / min, 185 km / h, 380 kg with a full tank

Data FLHTCUSE6 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide


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The Ultra Classic Electra Glide with a chrome-plated motor.

Standard equipment:
SECTION; Cruise control; Harman / Kardon audio system with CB radio and intercom; Road Tech Navi

Colour:
red

Data:
1802 cm², 72 kW (98 PS) at 5010 / min, 156 Nm at 4000 / min, 185 km / h, 430 kg with a full tank

Data FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra


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Unfortunately, the Road Glide comes to Germany without LED lights on the top case.

Standard equipment:
SECTION; Cruise control; Harman / Kardon audio system with CB radio and intercom; Road Tech Navi

Colours:
Red, anthracite, ivory / gold

Data:
1802 cm², 72 kW (98 PS) at 5010 / min, 156 Nm at 4000 / min, 185 km / h, 430 kg with a full tank

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