Long-distance test: 1400 km in duet with the Road Glide Ultra
Reintroduced in France last year, the Harley-Davidson Road Glide with its shark nose goes Ultra in 2016 for long, comfortable journeys. What is this motorcycle close to the luxurious Electra in duo worth and loaded ? Answers after 1400 km of testing.
Road Glide Ultra 2016 tech. Sheet
Engine
- Type : "Twin-Cooled High Output Twin Cam 103" air-cooled V-twin
- Distribution : Rocker arms, two valves per cylinder
- Displacement : 1690cc
- Bore and stroke : 98.4 x 111.1 mm
- Food : Electronic sequential port injection
- Compression ratio : 10 to 1
- Engine torque : 138 Nm at 3750 rpm
- Power : 87 hp at 5010 rpm
- Exhaust : 2-1-2
Dimensions
- Length : 2570 mm
- Width : N.C (not communicated)
- Saddle height : 699 mm
- Ground clearance : 125 mm
- Caster angle / Caster : 26 ° / 170 mm
- Wheelbase : 1625 mm
- Advertised weight : 424 kg in running order
- Fuel tank capacity : 22.7 liters
- Front tire : 130/80/17 (Dunlop D408)
- Rear Tire : 180/65/16 (Dunlop D408)
Cycle part
- Frame : Double steel cradle
- Fork : Telescopic 49 mm, not adjustable
- Rear suspension : Gas shock absorbers, adjustable in preload via remote control behind left case
- Front brake : 300 mm discs, 4-piston calipers (ABS and standard coupling)
- Rear brake : 300 mm disc, 4-piston caliper (ABS and standard coupling)
Transmission
- Final drive : By belt
- Gearbox : Six reports
Instrumentation
- Dash console : Speed, tachometer, battery indicators and needle fuel gauge + digital window with odometer, gear engaged, two trips and remaining range trip + 16.25 cm (6.5 inch) color multimedia screen with GPS info, sound system (radio, MP3, iPad), communication (telephone), clock, air temperature, engine oil pressure, etc..
Commercial information
- Price : from 27 850 € (in black)
- Guarantee : Two years, parts and MO
- Availability : Immediate in the
- Colors : Black "Vivid Black", other colors and bitons in options (between + 200 € and + 1400 €)
- Main options offered : heated saddles (€ 1,053.30), heated grips (€ 255.30)
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