Thursday, February 26, 2015
2009 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Nightster XL1200N – Motorbike Bicycle
Five Sportster models retain the raw, soulful styling that represents the uninhibited essence of motorcycling. Among the most-affordable Harley-Davidson models, Sportster motorcycles offer a low, comfortable seat, smooth clutch effort, and a durable carbon fiber reinforced final drive belt.
Black finishes cover wheel rims and hubs, forks and handlebar, hand and foot controls. Old school style fork gaiters and a bullet-hole belt guard emphasize the original look. The new smaller front and rear fenders show more of the black laced steel wheels. The soulful 1200 Evolution engine growls through a Chrome Slash-Cut Staggered exhaust.
General information | |
| Model: | Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Category: | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating: | 69.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement: | 1200.00 ccm (73.22 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2, four-stroke |
| Torque: | 98.00 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 3200 RPM |
| Compression: | 9.7:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
| Transmission type, final drive: | Belt |
| Clutch: | 9-plate, wet |
| Exhaust system: | Chrome, staggered exhaust with dual mufflers |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type: | Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions |
| Rake (fork angle): | 30.0° |
| Trail: | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front suspension: | 39mm fork |
| Front suspensiontravel: | 92 mm (3.6 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable |
| Rear suspension travel: | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 150/80-16 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc. Dual piston |
| Front brakes diameter: | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc. Single pistom |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight: | 251.0 kg (553.4 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 676 mm (26.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length: | 2,245 mm (88.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,510 mm (59.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 12.50 litres (3.30 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Color options: | Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver Denim and Black Denim, Mirage Orange Pearl and Vivid Black. |
| Comments: | Medium-grey engine with polished treatment covers; Black headlamp visor; Satin trim ring with black body headlamp; Black riser; Silver satin-finished fuel cap, headlamp ring and oil dipstick cover; Mid-mounted rider footpegs; Black, low-rise handlebars; One-piece, solo Sportster® classic seat; Black finish hand and foot controls; |
2009 Harley Davidson FLHTCUSE4 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide – Motorbike Bicycle
The CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide melds custom paint, a potent powertrain and a well-chosen array of top line Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories to the all-new
2009 Harley-Davidson Touring chassis. The CVO Ultra is powered by the CVO-exclusive granite coated Screamin’ Eagle Twin Cam 110-cid (1800 cc) engine, the largest displacement production engine offered by Harley-Davidson, producing 113 ft. lbs. of torque at 3750 rpm, as well as the smooth shifting 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission.
Based on the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide, the CVO Ultra offers premium amenities from that model such as a 160-watt CD/AM/FM/WB/MP3 Advanced Audio System by Harman-Kardon, CB and intercom, and passenger audio with controls, cruise control, plus standard XM Radio and integrated navigation system. The 2009 CVO Ultra rides on new Roulette wheels with a 180 mm, 16-inch rear tire and 130 mm, 17-inch front tire. Other new components on the 2009 CVO Ultra include a matching rider and passenger backrest, Tour-Pak inserts, CB pod inserts, chrome push-button fuel door with CVO logo, smooth air cleaner cover, Screamin’ Eagle 110 air cleaner cover insert, two-inch backlit gauges, braided stainless steel clutch and brake lines, custom oil cooler with chrome cover and the Air Wing Tour-Pak luggage rack.
CVO Ultra features also include a power-locked saddlebags and Tour-Pak locking system with integrated key fob activation, internally wired handlebar with Electronic Throttle Control, oil filter mount with internal thermostat and chrome voltage regulator. The CVO Ultra rides on the Touring-exclusive air-adjustable rear suspension. The CVO Ultra is offered in three exclusive color combinations: Ruby Red and Typhoon Maroon with Forge-tone graphics, Autumn Haze and High Octane Orange with Forge-tone graphics and Stardust Silver and Twilight Blue with Forge-tone graphics. An indoor storage cover with CVO logo and a unique Harley-Davidson CVO key in a presentation box are also included.
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Model: | Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE4 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Category: | Touring |
| Rating: | 69.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement: | 1800.00 ccm (109.84 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2, four-stroke |
| Torque: | 149.00 Nm (15.2 kgf-m or 109.9 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
| Compression: | 9.2:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 101.6 x 111.3 mm (4.0 x 4.4 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
| Transmission type, final drive: | Belt |
| Clutch: | Hydraulically actuated, 9-plate wet, with high performance spring |
| Exhaust system: | Chrome, dual exhaust with touring mufflers, |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type: | New mild steel, single spar rigid backbone with |
| Rake (fork angle): | 26.0° |
| Trail: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Front suspension: | 41.3 mm telescopic, cartridge-style damping |
| Front suspensiontravel: | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Air-adjustable |
| Rear suspension travel: | 76 mm (3.0 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 130/80-B17 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 180/65-B16 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc. 4-piston calipers |
| Front brakes diameter: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight: | 402.0 kg (886.3 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 696 mm (27.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length: | 2,494 mm (98.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,614 mm (63.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 22.70 litres (6.00 gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Color options: | Ruby Red and Typhoon Maroon with Forge-tone graphics, Autumn Haze and High Octane Orange with Forge-tone graphics; Stardust Silver and Twilight Blue with Forge-tone graphics |
| Comments: | CVO is HD´s Custom Vehicle Operations |
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
2008 Harley Davidson FLTR Road Glide – Motorbike Bicycle
I was actually hoping for a Road King when I asked Harley if I could borrow a bike for our ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway. However, as the date approached, Harley asked if I could take a Road Glide instead. Although it’s build on the same platform (same frame and engine) as othe Harley Touring models, the Road Glide is unique among Harleys, the only one with a frame-mount fairing instead of the handlebar “bat wing” used in the Electra Glide series. This fairing style was introduced in 1980 on the Tour Glide.
The trunk is available as an option, and the bike begs for it, in my eyes, since the big fairing just suggests long rides on the open road.
However, after a week and a bit over 2000 miles, the Road Glide thoroughly changed my opinion. Other than some differences in the wind protection from the larger fairing and the welcome stereo system, I didn’t expect there to be a noticeable difference between it and the Road King I had been hoping to ride. The frames are essentially the same and so is the general layout— Harley’s hard saddlebags, rider floorboards, triple disc brakes, and so on. However, the Road Glide surprised me.
Despite the extra weight of its fairing, the Road Glide seems to have more cornering clearance than the Road King, giving it surprising lean angles. The fairing provided good wind and weather protection in the areas it covered, and its lack of lowers was actually welcome in the warm weather that mostly blew through my ride. The dual headlights provided a bit more illumination out front than the normal single headlight of the same wattage.
The Road Glide uses Harley’s usual hard saddlebags, with their seemingly complex but actually quite simple and effective closure system. The riding position suited my five-foot-ten frame quite well, and the handlebar bend was comfortable. The Road Glide consistently turned in better fuel mileage than Road Kings I have ridden (and any other touring bike in memory), perhaps due to better aerodynamics provided by the fairing. Harley’s 1450cc big twin does consistently turn in great mileage. Otherwise, the bike was about what I expected: smooth, pleasantly powerful, easy to manage, and a comfortable ride.
General information | |
| Model: | Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Category: | Touring |
| Rating: | 79.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Price as new (MSRP): | US$ 18145. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement: | 1573.25 ccm (96.00 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2, four-stroke |
| Torque: | 125.56 Nm (12.8 kgf-m or 92.6 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM |
| Compression: | 9.2:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 95.3 x 111.3 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
| Transmission type, final drive: | Belt |
| Clutch: | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Fuel consumption: | 4.35 litres/100 km (23.0 km/l or 54.07 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases: | 100.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust system: | Chrome, cross-over exhaust w/ dual mufflers and taper End Caps |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Rake (fork angle): | 26.0° |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-ZR19 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 240/40-R18 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc. 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc. 4-piston calipers |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight: | 341.1 kg (752.0 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 357.9 kg (789.0 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 749 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length: | 2,380 mm (93.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 660 mm (26.0 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 22.71 litres (6.00 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Color options: | Vivid Black, Black Pearl, Pewter Pearl, Dark Blue Pearl (New), Crimson Red Sunglo (New), Crimson Red Denim (New), Candy Red Sunglo, Mirage Orange Pearl, 105th Anniversary Copper Pearl/Vivid Black |
| Comments: | 40 Watt 4-speaker AM/FM/WB/CD/MP3 advanced audio system by Harman /Kardon®; frame-mounted fairing; cockpit-style full instrumentation; black engine with chrome covers; cruise control; air-adjustable rear suspension, Brembo® brakes; fuel range count down indicator; electronic throttle |
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