103 CUBE ON ALL 2011 H-D TOURERS
SYDNEY; Harley-Davidson® expands its family of Great American Touring motorcycles with the introduction of the Twin Cam 103™ on all Touring family models.
Harley-Davidson will offer four Touring models for 2011, each featuring the satisfying character of V-Twin power and an appealing combination of technology and tradition that have made Harley models the most-popular heavy-weight touring motorcycles on the road.
NEW Engine
A new level of performance and technology, the Twin Cam 103 engine is now a standard feature on all Touring models. The Twin Cam 103 is rated at 102 ft. lbs. of torque at 3500 rpm, a 9.6 per cent increase in peak torque over the Twin Cam 96™ engine it replaces, providing extra power for enhanced passing and hill-climbing performance when a passenger and luggage are on board.
NEW Touring Seat Designs
The seats on all 2011 Harley-Davidson Touring models have been re-shaped to enhance styling, improve rider leg reach to the ground, and to provide better lower back support. A key element of the new seat design is a narrower forward section of the seat, which makes it easier for more riders to place both feet confidently on the ground.
Engineered for the Long Haul
The Harley-Davidson Touring chassis provides precise and responsive maneuverability, robust capacity, and outstanding comfort for both rider and passenger. Its features include:
• A single-spar, rigid backbone frame designed to satisfy the demands of long-haul touring riders and more-powerful engines. The frame is manufactured with the latest coordinated motion robotic welding process, which offers outstanding dimensional accuracy and weld quality. Components are joined with cast and forged node-tube joints.
• The swingarm is formed with a two-piece, deep-drawn shell with a forged pivot section, and contributes significantly to the motorcycle’s maneuverability and comfort.
• Dunlop® D407 Multi-Tread rear tyres are designed specifically for the Harley-Davidson Touring chassis. The construction of the tyres and the distribution of a longer-life center tread compound and more aggressive shoulder compound enhance straight-line performance and will deliver up to 25 per cent more rear-tyre tread life than a standard tyre.
• The Isolated Drive System compensator integrated into the rear wheel hub reduces noise and vibration to the rider for improved ride quality under acceleration, shifting and cruising.
• Touring models are powered by the rubber-isolated Twin Cam 103 V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC), mated to the 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission for outstanding performance and economy. Cruise control and ABS are also standard across the board. All models also feature air-adjustable rear shocks to accommodate variable passenger and luggage loads.
• Other standard features include two-year factory warranty, Smart Security System, and two-year Harley Assist™ 24 / 7 roadside assistance
The new Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles will be available in Australia and New Zealand from 1 September, 2010.
1 comments:
Having done the KR tests on the Ultra and the Trike, I think this is an excellent move. I really rated the engine in the Ultra.
I posted elsewhere that Road King pictured above I'd say will be one of my all time favourite bikes.
Handling is as good as any in the class, Brembo brakes, Showa suspension, excellent EFI, close to industry leading reliability, superb character engine and looks a million bucks. Big relaxed and comfortable.
The current touring chassis was introduced for the 2008 releases. They are quite a tidy handler when set up correctly. (For a full dresser size unit.)
They don't make big HP per cube, true, but they go just fine and the engines are enjoyable to operate and cheap to service - parts are reasonably readily available - same with bolt on horsepower.
Excellent dealer experiences are common and they make bandannas for your dog.
I understand some people have 'social' issues with them, but then some of my best pals ride 'em.
Personally I'd really dig one, The Superglide pushes all my buttons too, but there are a few gaps in my range that would need filling first, before I went for another show bike.
We'll see how nice exactly at launch is in Sept in Aus. The Ed is dispatching me to cover it.
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