Test | 2011 Harley Davidson Road Glide Ultra
Ultra: Going Beyond Others Or Beyond Due Limit: Extreme Glide: To Move Smoothly, Continuously, And Effortlessly
By Toph Bocchiaro, Photography by Sorena Lowe, Toph Bocchiaro
Speaking of rain, the lower fairings did a good job protecting my feet. Although the lowers do provide some wind protection when the vents are closed they also seal in some of the engine heat. This is great during the winter but even with the vents fully opened there is still more felt heat than without the lowers.
Be on the lookout at your dealership for the RG Ultra. I have a feeling there aren't going to be many of them left out there for long. It's also a great idea to hit up the H-D demo trucks around the country and find out for yourself which new model of Touring bike is just right for you.
| SPEC SHEET |
| POWERTRAIN |
| TYPE |
Air-cooled, Twin Cam, two valves per cylinder |
| BORE X STROKE |
3.875 in. x 4.38 in. |
| DISPLACEMENT |
103ci (1690cc) |
| COMPRESSION RATIO |
9.6:1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM |
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| FUEL CAPACITY |
6.0 gal. |
| TRANSMISSION |
Six-Speed Cruise Drive |
| FINAL DRIVE |
Belt, 32/68 ratio |
| CHASSIS |
| SEAT HEIGHT |
27.3 in. (w/180lb rider); 29.1 in. (w/o rider) |
| WEIGHT (WET) |
888 lbs. |
| RAKE (STEERING HEAD) |
26° |
| FORK ANGLE |
29.2° |
| TRAIL |
6.7 in. |
| FRONT FORKS |
41.3 mm telescopic, triple circuit damping |
| REAR SHOCKS |
Air-adjustable |
| WHEELS |
| FRONT |
17 in. x 3 in., Black, 28-spoke Cast Aluminum |
| REAR |
16 in. x 5 in., Black, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum |
| TIRES |
Dunlop, bias, narrow whitewall |
| FRONT |
D408F 130/80B17 |
| REAR |
D407 180/65B16 |
| BRAKES |
Anti-lock Braking System |
| CALIPERS |
Brembo 4-piston fixed front (dual) and rear |
| ROTORS |
11.81 in. (fixed) |
| COLORS |
|
Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver Pearl, |
| Cool Blue Pearl (tested), Merlot Sunglo |
| MSRP |
Vivid Black $22,499; Others $23,059 |
| WARRANTY |
24 months (unlimited mileage) |
| OPTIONS |
|
Chrome, Profile Laced |
|
Aluminum wheels $460 |
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
See your local H-D Dealer
Harley-davidson.com
By Toph Bocchiaro
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