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Harley-Davidson Motor Company announced Thursday that Harley-Davidson Insurance has entered into an agreement with AMA Pro Racing to become the title sponsor of the AMA Pro Flat Track Championship and the official insurance of the series.
Beginning with Thursday's opening round of the 2011 AMA Pro Flat Track season at Daytona International Speedway, the series will be known as the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson Insurance Flat Track Championship. In addition to the title sponsorship, Harley-Davidson Insurance will also provide $100,000 in rider bonus awards for participants in the Grand National Championship, based on final season standings. To be eligible for the bonus award, each Expert level rider must display a Harley-Davidson Insurance logo on his or her riding gear and on their front number plate during all series events.

Steve Piehl (Harley-Davidson Director of Custom Service) says: "Harley-Davidson's history with dirt track racing goes deep into the roots of the sport and we are excited to step up our involvement though this Harley-Davidson Insurance title sponsorship. "We think the loyalty of flat track fans makes this series the perfect venue for Harley-Davidson Insurance, which is designed exclusively for Harley riders, to reach a large fan base of passionate motorcyclists."

David Atlas (AMA Pro COO and Managing Member) says: "We're thrilled to welcome Harley-Davidson Insurance as AMA Pro Flat Track's new title sponsor, and by extension the entire Harley-Davidson family. The company has long played a hugely important role in the history of this sport, and their investment in our 2011 series proves they'll continue to do so in its very bright future." In addition to the series title sponsorship, Harley-Davidson Motor Company will separately provide a $66,000 season contingency fund for Twins riders who compete on Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the series' twelve Twins events. The Twins event contingency will pay out a total of $5,500 in contingency per event to the First through Eighth place positions.

The breakdown of the Harley-Davidson Insurance $100,000 Grand National Championship points-fund is as follows:

Champion: $20,000
2nd: $14,000
3rd: $12,000
4th: $10,000
5th: $9,000
6th: $8,000
7th: $7,000
8th: $6,000
9th: $5,000
10th: $4,000
11th: $3,000
12th: $2,000

For more information on Harley-Davidson Insurance, visit h-dinsurance.com. For more information on AMA Pro Racing Flat Track series, visit amaproracing.com.

Harley Davidson Insurance

Thaivisa Insurance are pleased to provide you our special insurance package for your Harley.

The coverage includes:

Third Party Liability

Bodily Injury

• 1 million baht per person
• 10 million baht per accident

Property damage

• 5 million baht

Own Damage Fire and Theft

Personal Accident

• One Driver 100,000 baht
• One Passenger 100,000 baht

Medical Expense

• One Driver 50,000 baht
• One Passenger 200,000 baht

Bail Bond 200,000 baht

For more details please contact us

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2006 Birmingham International Motorcycle Show To Reach New Entertainment Heights

BIRMINGHAM, England - August 15, 2006:

The 2006 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show will be the most entertaining ever staged. Taking place between 27th October and 5th November, the Birmingham NEC will play host to an action packed show, featuring an all-new motorcycle stunt show, the Thunderdome Games Arena, an adrenalin fuelled selection of interactive features and an exciting array of exhibitors and manufacturers.

One of the highlights of 2006 NEC Bike Show will be the awesome Thunderdome Games Arena, a brand new live action stage show featuring awe-inspiring stunts performed by the world’s top stunt riders against a theatrical Mad Max style backdrop.

Building on the huge success of last year’s interactive features, the 2006 show will host a diverse range of biking experiences, including the all-new Harley Davidson V-Rod Experience which gives visitors the opportunity to feel for themselves the power of the acclaimed Harley Davidson fuel-injected 60° V-Twin Revolution® engine. Another one for the adrenalin junkies, Yamaha’s Supermoto School will offer riders the chance to polish their race track skills on the very latest supermotos. Those in favour of a more rustic experience can have a go on the off-road feature, taking riders through dramatic woodland around the NEC.

Entertaining the crowds away from the track, the Bike Show’s Black Horse Stage will once again be hosting British Superbike’s season finale, the BSB Awards, featuring most of the top British Superbike stars live! Other special show guests will include former BSB champion Jamie Whitham, who will be passing on his knowledge to spectators on his famous ‘How To?’ stage, and amongst others, World Superbike hero, Carl Fogarty signing autographs. In addition to hosting a number of UK launches, the major manufacturers will be lining up to show-off the latest state-of-the-art bikes alongside a fantastic range of retailers and exhibitors displaying the best in biking products and merchandise.

Managing Director of MCI Exhibitions, Finlay McAllan, commented: ‘After the astounding popularity of last year’s interactive features, we wanted to increase the entertainment value for visitors in 2006. This year we are offering even more for all ages and tastes, including a fantastic selection of exhibitors and major manufacturers, an enlarged Touring & Leisure area, an increased choice of interactive features as well as the introduction of the spectacular Thunderdome Games Arena.’

Tickets for the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show are now on sale and the public can take advantage of the fantastic advance prices for both adult (£13) and family tickets (£30). All other tickets are also available in advance either by booking online at www.motorcycleshow.co.uk or over the phone on 0870 352 2006. Standard ticket prices are £15 for adults, £13 for students, £5 for senior citizens and children between eleven and sixteen, and £35 for a family ticket. Children under the age of eleven are admitted for free.

Further details of this year’s all-new interactive features at the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show will be released in the forthcoming weeks.

Harley-Davidson FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom 2011 Bike

For those riders who look a head start on building their dream custom motorcycle or for those who just want a little more straight from the showroom floor, Harley-Davidson FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom model may be the perfect bike.

This stylish performer’s long, low profile is enhanced by a low-slung, two-up ribbed seat. Steel Laced wheels and the Fat Bob fuel tank add to the classic look. A mini pull-back handlebar creates a clean look for the front end, which draws attention to the tank-mounted speedometer/ignition console. With a nimble frame, Twin Cam 96 engine and smooth-shifting 6-Speed Cruise Drive gearbox, Harley-Davidson FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom is just plain fun to ride.

Harley-Davidson FXDB Street Bob 2011 Bobber Bike

Harley-Davidson FXDB Street Bob bike goes straight back to the minimalist roots of the bobber scene. Stripped down to the bare essentials, and as “naked” as the law allows, the key word here is “pure” with no parts that aren’t absolutely necessary.

Since its introduction, this attitude-laden FXDB Street Bob motorcycle has taken the custom world by storm with mini ape-hanger handlebar, Fat Bob fuel tank, solo seat, mid-mounted foot controls and a big, black Twin Cam 96 engine.

New Harley Models for 2011

Harley Davidson may be struggling still but is fighting all the way with the announcement of new models for 2011.

Showcased a couple of months back the Sportster XR1200X now has a price tag attached coming in at $11,799.

For your money you get a fully adjustable suspension set-up, including Showa big piston forks adjustable for compression and rebound damping, and Showa nitrogen-charged piggyback shocks, also adjustable for compression and rebound. Extra gadgetry also includes Nissin four-piston calipers stopping floating brake rotors up front. The Sportster is powered by a fuel-injected, 1,203 cc 45-degree air-cooled mill and spanking new white paint and a blacked-out engine and exhaust distinguish the X from the standard model.

If you can find $22,499 Harley’s Road Glide Ultra has all the highlights of the Ultra Classic Electra Glide but differs in using a frame-mounted fairing for this model. A swathe of available upgrades include a Twin Cam 103 engine (which is a 1,690 cc), touring pack, weather beating fairing lowers, 80-watt Harmon Kardon sound system for blowing your mind on the highway, and quite possibly a kitchen sink! The Harley Davidson Smart Security System, anti-lock brakes and cruise control, are featured as standard.

The biggest news is the new Sportster variant, the XL883L SuperLow shown above, and with a price of $7,999, the 883 cc SuperLow is the lowest-priced motorcycle of the 2011 range.

Harley Daidson describes the SuperLow as;

The brand NEW 2011 Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow XL883L has all the new motorcycle features you want for easy handling. This easy to ride motorcycle offered at an affordable price makes this all new motorcycle one to try. The Harley SuperLow features: Sportster tank, longer travel rear suspension, low seat height, and comfortable rider cock-pit. The Sportster tank is the classic Sportster peanut tank, with a 4.5 gallon capacity. All SuperLow Sportster tanks are finished by hand and ooze authentic, premium Harley-Davidson custom style. Take the time to learn about all of the styling features and handling characteristics of the new 2011 Harley-Davidson SuperLow XL883L that make it authentic Harley-Davidson and a different riding experience from other Sportsters.

For more details on the new bikes or anything in Harley’s extensive range visit the Harley Davidson website

2011 New Harley-Davidson Low Cost

Super Low Sporster 883 cc engine equipped with a low handlebar attraction. Claimed his handling better because of the revisions on the front handlebars. This model is only dibanderol USD 7999 or equivalent to Rp 71.5 million. The second model is the latest Ultra Road Glide. Tongkrongannya taken from the Electra Glide, combined dual headlamp fairing plus the cover. Stock engine is a 1700 cc Twin Cam can be found in the model Electra Glide Ultra Limited 2009.

Road Glide Ultra equipped with a variety of touring equipment. One-piece seat was diredesain lower for long-distance riding comfort. Cruise control, audio system, Harmon / Kardon is a part of her charm. If that is dibanderol USD 22 499, equivalent to USD 201 million.

And the last is a version of CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) Road Glide Ultra. Harley-Davidson CVO is constructed with a limited number of handmade. Capacity increased to 1800 cc engine.

CVO Road Glide Ultra supplies more equipped touring as navigation equipment, more sophisticated sound system, seat heating up. The price is certainly more expensive, but still cheaper than similar models. This variant valued USD 35 999 or equivalent to Rp 322 million.

Harley-Davidson: Master H.O.G.s of Brand Loyalty

[Authored by Evans Smith, MBA Candidate] Brand loyalty consists of a consumer's commitment to repurchase a particular brand of product. Over the years, Harley-Davidson has evolved from a motorcycle shop to a lifestyle. Touting symbols on the backs of jackets and other accessories of the American Eagle and the American Flag, Harley Davidson wants to show that they represent freedom.

Harley Owners Group (HOG)

Each customer that purchases a Harley-Davidson motorcycle receives a free 1-year membership in the Harley Owners Group (HOG). This group is the epitome of brand loyalty. The H.O.G. organization consists of over 295,000 worldwide members with 900 local chapters and is the largest company-sponsored motorcycle enthusiast group in the world. With a mission statement of "To Ride and Have Fun,” who wouldn’t want to join the group? All of us have been driving down the interstate minding our own business only to get passed by a no less than 20-member motorcycle crew. Most of the group likely consists of weekend warriors that want to get out and release their inner rebel spirit. HOG does an excellent job of capitalizing on this. HOG sponsors State, National, and even International rallies for that span across all 50 states and 6 continents. Live bands, parades, bike shows, and games are just a few of the activities that take place during these events at every planned stopping point.

Womens Day Ride

Niche Marketing by definition is targeting a more narrowly defined customer group seeking a distinctive set of benefits. Within the HOG membership group, Harley-Davidson has targeted the specific niche market of women. As one example, they sponsor a Women’s Day Ride in Daytona Beach, FL each year, which benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association summer camps. The event is hosted by Karen Davidson, great-granddaughter of one of the H-D founders, who rides with over 500 women on the last leg of the rally into Daytona Beach. From there, the women are invited to attend the seminar on “Function, Fit, and Style Made Just for Women." Harley-Davidson does an excellent job of relating to the female rider. The company understands that logging several hours on a motorcycle can be physically demanding. On their website, they have created the “10 Steps to Someday” for women to follow in order to achieve their goal of these long bike rides. They state on the site that “Whether your goal is to ride to Sturgis or take an overnight trip to a bed and breakfast, pick a date, book some vacation time, and make some reservations. And know that when that date arrives, you’ll be on the road, riding free.”

Harley-Davidson's President and CEO, Richard Teerlink says Harley-Davidson Motorcycles represents to America, "the adventurous pioneer spirit, the wild west, having your own horse, and going where you want to go - the motorcycle takes on some attributes of the iron horse. It suggests personal freedom and independence.” If this sounds like your calling, then I advise you to saddle up, cowboy.

Authored by Evans Smith, MBA Candidate

Harley Davidson Expansion Plans For India

Harley-Davidson, Inc. has announced today that it will unveil its plans formally enter the motorcycle market in India, where it expects to start selling its motorcycle in 2010.

The company has found two subsidiaries to unveil its bike in Gurgaon, near Delhi and has begun the process of seeking dealers.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company President and Chief Operating Officer, Matthew Levatich, is an invited speaker at the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers annual convention on August 28, and will provide further details on the company’s plans then.

“As India continues to extend its global reach, so does Harley-Davidson,” said Levatich. “We believe Harley-Davidson has outstanding opportunities for continued growth around the world.”

The company’s current approach is to import its motorcycles, accessories and riding gear and it will continue to evaluate how best to evolve its approach to the market as Harley-Davidson’s business in India grows.

“India is important to our long-term vision of being a truly global company,” said Harley-Davidson Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Wandell. “We are committed to India for the long term, and we are focused right now on establishing a strong foundation.”

India is the second-largest motorcycle market in the world, with sales dominated by small, inexpensive bikes used as basic transportation. However, India’s rapidly growing economy, rising middle class and significant investment in construction of new highways have opened the door to leisure motorcycle riding.

“Given the rapid development of India’s economy and physical infrastructure, this is exactly the right time to bring the world’s greatest motorcycles to one of the world’s largest motorcycling nations,” said Levatich. “Our unique brand, distinctive motorcycles and strong experience in the leisure motorcycle market make us naturally suited to help lead and define the next era of motorcycling in India.”

Harley-Davidson is the global leader in cruising and touring motorcycles and ranks as one of the strongest brands in the world, with motorcycle sales now in more than 70 countries.

“Harley-Davidson fulfills dreams for people around the world through life-changing products and experiences,” said Levatich. “The Harley-Davidson brand represents self-expression, adventure, the freedom of the open road, and belonging to a global community – a family of riders. We know the relevance of the Harley-Davidson brand rings true in India just as it does in other markets around the world.”

The company will focus its initial steps in India on growing the Harley-Davidson brand through a variety of consumer experiences and on establishing a local dealer network.

The Harley-Davidson subsidiary in India will be led by Managing Director Anoop Prakash, who said the company has begun the process of identifying initial dealers in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Punjab State.

“As a key next step, we are looking for local dealer partners who share our passion and commitment to building customer relationships, the Harley-Davidson brand and our business in India for the long term,” said Prakash.

RSD Harley Cafe Sportster

EXCLUSIVE Top US custom builder Roland Sands Design has taken a long, hard look at the evergreen Harley Sportster, and put together a very sexy package of modifications. Here are the very first pictures of the RSD Café kit that will be on sale soon—a kit that’s designed to be affordable, so owners will be able to buy the parts in stages to spread the cost. The basics will include pipes (built by Vance and Hines), moto pegs, and a coil and key relocation bracket. Also on the list are wheels, some very slick brake discs, a new pulley and a fork brace. At the moment, the café seat, gauge/headlight relocation kit and velocity stack are still at the prototype stage, but they should be in production by mid 2010. The result looks stunning to our eyes—check the full set of images on our Facebook page—and there’s even more good news to come: in the New Year, RSD is turning the XR1200 into a fully functioning race bike that’s still street legal. Can’t wait to see that one. [Thanks to Rodney Aguiar. For an even more radical Sportster, check out Dylan Robb's show-winning carbon fiber Harley Davidson Sportster.]

2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Iron XL883N

2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Iron XL883N

2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Iron XL883N

2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Iron XL883N

2011 Harley Davidson XR1200X

2011 Harley Davidson XR1200X

Harley Davidson is announcing the 2011 XR1200X, with upgrades to the XR1200 suspension and brakes to make the XR1200X the new performance bike of the Harley lineup.

Harley Davidson press release:

XR1200X™ TAKES SPORTSTER® PERFORMANCE TO A NEW LEVEL
Fully-Adjustable Premium Suspension and Full-Floating Front Brake Rotors

MILWAUKEE (June 3, 2010) - The XR1200X is Harley-Davidson® Sportster performance honed to its finest edge. Introduced in 2010 for export markets only, the XR1200X will be available through Harley-Davidson dealers in the United States as a 2011 model. Equipped with fully-adjustable Showa® front and rear suspension components, the 2011 XR1200X can be dialed in to match rider weight, riding style and road conditions. The XR1200X combines this premium suspension with enhanced front brakes and the responsive punch of a high-compression, 1200cc Evolution® V-Twin engine in a dynamic, street-performance motorcycle.

2011 Harley Davidson XR1200X

With a tank and tail section designed to evoke the legendary Harley-Davidson XR750 - the king of the gritty American flat-track scene - the XR1200X puts its mechanical character on display. Wide flat-track bars and rearset footpegs position an assertive rider for active control. The XR1200X has a blacked-out powertrain and exhaust, revised tank graphics, and black wheels with an orange rim pinstripe. The XR1200X will be offered in two colors: Black Denim and White Hot Denim.

Key XR1200X Features

* Showa Big Piston Front fork (BPF) eliminates many of the internal components used in a cartridge-type fork, resulting in lighter overall fork weight. The large-diameter of the BPF internal piston allows a reduction in damping pressure for outstanding feedback and smooth action. Rebound and compression damping may be fine tuned with adjuster screws located on top of the fork bolts. The spring pre-load is adjusted with a M5 hex screw on the axle holders.
* Showa rear shocks feature 36mm pistons with piggy-back nitrogen charged reservoirs. The compression damping may be adjusted with a knob on top of the reservoir. Rebound is adjusted with a thumb wheel on the lower clevis. Rear spring pre-load is also adjustable.
* Nissin® dual front brakes feature 292mm full-floating rotors and four-piston calipers.
* Isolation-mounted XL Evolution 1200 cc V-Twin engine with black powdercoat finish features downdraft Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), high-performance camshafts, precision oil-cooled cylinder heads and a large-capacity oil cooler. Compression ratio is 10:1. The engine is rated at 74 ft. lbs. peak torque @ 4000 rpm (per SAE J1349).
* Upswept, high-volume 2-1-2 straight-shot exhaust system with satin black finish offers extra cornering clearance.
* Chassis features a high-performance designed tubular mild steel frame. The rigid, cast-aluminum swingarm is engineered to enhance handling.
* Dunlop® Qualifier D209 tires were designed specifically for the XR1200X.
* Three-spoke lightweight cast-aluminum wheels, 18-inch front / 17-inch rear, are finished in gloss black with an orange pinstripe on the rim.
* Wide, black dirt-track handlebar for enhanced steering leverage and comfort.
* Rearset foot pegs for additional cornering clearance.
* Compact instrument display with white-faced analog tachometer, digital speedometer, dual trip meter and clock.
* 3.5-gallon fuel tank with aircraft-style aluminum alloy fuel filler.
* 29.2-inch seat height with standard passenger pillion and foot pegs.

* Optional Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System.

2011 Harley Davidson XR1200X

2011 Harley Davidson Models colors and Release Date

A very good news for avid HD bikers or Road Kings, at first it was just a rumor but then the company has finally released new models, according press release, Harley-Davidson introduces the new SuperLow(TM), XR1200X and Road Glide(R) Ultra models with its expansive line of 2011-model-year motorcycles.

With 32 models including urban brawlers, long-haul touring machines, contemporary customs drenched in chrome, dark retro-style bobbers, exhilarating sport roadsters and inviting standards, Harley-Davidson offers a motorcycle to match the desires of almost any street rider.

Harley Davidson XL883L SuperLow – price of HD bike starts at $7,999. Harley Davidson XR1200X – price of HD bike starts at $11,799. With an MSRP starting at $7,999 in Vivid Black, the SuperLow is the lowest-priced model in the 2011 Harley-Davidson line. 2011 Harley Davidson Models colors and Release Date: Available / Colors – no particular color has been reported, you may visit the dealers.

2010 Harley-Davidson Touring First Ride

When you hear the name Harley-Davidson what do you think of? More than anything the answer matches the age of the person you ask. If you’re an older rider than there is a fair chance that you’ll feel this motorcycle marque is the de facto motorcycling standard. But for younger folks, the H-D brand usually congers up images of under-performing motorcycles built more for posing in the parking lot than ripping around on the streets. After spending two days at the controls of Harley-Davidson’s 2010 model offerings, though, I have to admit there is something more to the brand than I pessimistically presumed. One of the coolest things about this coming year’s line-up is the broad range of motorcycling options afforded by the folks in Milwaukee.

The 2010 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited bundles many popular options together and adds a bigger 103 cubic-inch Twin Cam engine. But is it built to shred?

This is without question the coolest Harley-Davidson motorcycle offering for 2010. Harley calls it the Road Glide Custom. We call it Street Crusher.

Just how many motorcycles you ask? Thirty four. Add to the mix the various options and colorways, not to mention the hundreds of pages of factory performance parts and accessories, and you’ve got virtually limitless choices. From the affordable and newbie friendly $6999 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 to the VRSC line of liquid-cooled power cruisers, for this coming year there is something for any would-be motorcyclist. They even offer hopped-up, pre-customized machines straight from the factory. (Make sure to check out the 2010 Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) First Ride article to see how they perform. Additionally, be sure to check out the 2010 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles First Look article to discover the individual changes to the Harley’s standard production line-up.)

Out of its entire fleet, H-D’s touring motorcycles are not only the most comfortable to ride, but also the most fun – especially on curvy pavement. For 2010 the touring line grows by three bikes: the Electra Glide Ultra Limited, the Road Glide Custom, and the Street Glide Trike. Unfortunately we didn’t get a chance to ride the Street Glide Trike, however, we will be riding on three-wheels in the future, so for now we will discuss the aforementioned two.

Harley Davidson to launch 12 bikes in India 2010

As discussed earlier, Harley Davidson was planning to launch its bikes in India (View), but the launch date was not out. Harley Davidson announced in Auto Expo that it will launch 12 bikes in India in 2010. This bike will be priced, in the range of Rs 6.95 lakhs to Rs 34.95 lakh, ex-showroom price new Delhi. Booking of these bikes will start in April 2010 and the delivery will start in June 2010. Dealer-ship will be announced in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chandigarh.

[Hot Bike Magazine] 2010 Harley-Davidson CVO Model Lineup

What is it about being the first one on the block to get the new toy, like the latest and greatest cell phone or iPod, the "new" whatever it is? This is the excitement the staff at HOT BIKE feels when the new Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicles Operation (CVO) models are released and we get the first run at them. This year marks 11 years of CVO model releases, and Harley has unleashed four new better-than-ever CVO bikes for us to test ride and review.

If you are not familiar with CVO bikes and what makes them different over standard OE Harleys, the differences are that H-D designs and builds limited production, factory-custom motorcycles for customers who appreciate brilliant chrome, exquisite paint, thundering power, and the exclusivity of owning and riding a special motorcycle. Each 2010 CVO model is powered by the fuel-injected Screamin' Eagle Twin Cam 110ci V-Twin, the largest-displacement engine produced by Harley-Davidson. This engine is only available from the factory in CVO models. The CVO bikes are customized using existing, as well as all-new exclusive to CVO models components from the Harley-Davidson Genuine parts catalog, and are often used to introduce new custom components and techniques before they are offered as individual accessories. The bikes are backed by a two-year, unlimited-mileage warranty

This year we were flown out to Half Moon Bay, California, to the Ritz-Carlton where the comfort of the big fluffy bathrobes and the 10 oversized soft pillows per bed felt as good as the new seats on the CVOs. This was a great place to start our trip and we looked forward to the opportunity of riding along the central California coastline. The coolest part of the trip was riding the CVO models for the first time. Since nobody has seen these bikes yet, gas stops usually took awhile as we explained to curious folk who we are, what biz we have on these bikes, and what kind of models we were riding. But it's a small price to pay to be one of the lucky individuals to have such an opportunity.

FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide
MSRP $35,999 and limited to a production of 3,450 units. We started out on the oldest in the CVO lineup, the Ultra Classic Electra Glide. The Ultra is back for its fifth year and is built on the same Touring chassis as introduced in 2009 on the OE Glide. The stiffened single-spar backbone frame and newly designed and color-matching frame and swingarm are a huge improvement. In the handling department, the ride was nice and very smooth. As we were riding the twisty roads, the bike was easy to lean over at different speeds. The Ultra has excellent stopping power, especially for a bigger bike.

New styling cues on the Ultra included Harley's Roulette wheels, a 17x130 for the front and a 16x180 for the rear. The rear of the bike had some of the most noticeable changes from previous CVO Ultra models. This one comes with a color-matched and LED-equipped Tour-Pak with integrated brake and taillights and a push-button LED on the underside of the pack for illuminating down into the saddlebags. Switching from an incandescent bulb taillight to LED lighting not only offers brighter lights, but it also frees up storage capacity within the Tour-Pak.

Another upgrade is the change from Powerlet-type 12-volt sockets to cigarette-lighter-style outlets. Fender filler strips and engine guard fairing lowers also match the paint scheme of the inner fairing assembly. The Ultra also features an 80-watt Harmon/Kardon Advanced audio system with CB, intercom, and navigation systems. For comfort and tour-ability, the Ultra now has an adjustable rider backrest and a two-way adjustable (up/down, in/out) lumbar support in the passenger backrest. The Ultra's color schemes are Scarlet Red Pearl/Dark Slate with Flame graphic, Riptide Blue/Titanium Dust with Flame graphic, and Burnt Amber/Hot Citrus with Flame graphic.

FLHXSE CVO Street Glide
MSRP $30,999 and limited to a production of 3,500 units. Harley calls the CVO Street Glide "The ultimate hot rod bagger." It features the Screamin' Eagle Twin Cam 110 engine, and the six-speed Cruise Drive transmission featureing a new helical-cut fifth gear. The Street Glide features new 18-inch front and rear Agitator contrast chrome wheels with matching floating rotors, hydraulic rear shocks with adjustable preload, a low-profile custom seat with matching passenger backrest, and a lowered-and-trimmed front fender. The new extended saddlebags are a one-piece, injection-molded, full-depth design that offers increased capacity. Color-matched rear fascia panel fills the space between each saddlebag and the rear fender, and it incorporates LED stop/tail/turn lights.

A new custom paint scheme is offered in three-color combinations, with color-matched front fairing skirt, upper fork slider covers, and license plate light cover. The Glide's paint schemes are Candy Concord with Pale Gold Leaf Graphics, Spiced Rum with Gold Leaf Graphics, and Tequila Sunrise with Pale Gold Leaf Graphics. The bike wouldn't be complete without standard ABS and cruise control, security alarm, and a 40-watt Harmon/Kardon stereo system. Enhancing the Glide's looks are the Rumble Collection grips, footboard inserts, passenger and shifter pegs, and brake pedal pad. This was a bike I enjoyed riding! There is plenty of room for gear on the Glide without it being oversized, and the bike has lots of power and is comfortable. I would like to get my hands on this model for our next trip to Sturgis.

2010 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electric Glide FLHTCUSE5 Pictures

The CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide is a limited-production motorcycle for the discerning touring rider that combines custom paint, a potent powertrain and a well-chosen array of top-line accessories.

The CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide is built on the innovative Touring chassis introduced by Harley-Davidson in 2009, 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 more-powerful engines.

2010 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electric Glide FLHTCUSE5

2010 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electric Glide FLHTCUSE5

2010 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electric Glide FLHTCUSE5

Harley Gallery

Gallery of Customised Harley-Davidson and Custom Motorcycles and Chopper Bikes

Custom Harley Softail Sportster and Thitima

This bike was built by V-Motors in Begium. Using a softail frame by SCS and a Sportster motor, this bike makes a first class custom for a reasonable cost. The wheels and forks are Harley-Davidson and the Chopper gas tank is by Parker Fabrication in Bournemouth, England. The design is simple and the quality of build is high.

Top Speed: Harley-Davidson XR1200 Caf

Top Speed: Harley-Davidson XR1200 Caf