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2012 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide FLHXSE3

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By Toph Bocchiaro, Photography by Courtesy Of The Harley-davidson Motor Company, Toph Bocchiaro

2012 CVO Street Glide Features

• Twin Cam 110 granite powdercoated powertrain with 110 Screamin’ Eagle identifiers on cylinder heads
• Automatic cylinder head compression releases
• Black high-torque 1.4kW starter
• High-performance clutch with hydraulic actuation
• Hydraulic rear shocks with hand-adjustable preload
• Harley-Davidson Smart Security System with immobilizer and siren
• Three exclusive paint schemes: Dark Slate/Black Diamond with Phantom Flame graphics; Hot Citrus/Antique Gunstock with Phantom Flame graphics; Ruby Red/Typhoon Maroon with Phantom Flame graphics.
• Color-matched components include: fairing lowers with speaker housings, license plate light cover, saddlebag latch covers and rear strut covers
• Custom console insert with chrome CVO emblem and LED back light
• Color-matched rear fascia panel incorporates LED stop/turn/taillights
• Custom low profile, solo leather touring seat with an embossed pattern
• Matching detachable passenger pillion and passenger backrest pad
• High-output amplified audio system with 100 watts of power per channel (400 watts total) and eight custom speakers
• Saddlebag lids molded to hold custom 5x7-inch speakers with bridged tweeters
• 8GB Apple iPod nano and iPod holder
• Diamond Cut, Charcoal faces on speedometer, tachometer, and 2-inch gauges
• Diamond Cut, Charcoal inserts for timer cover, derby cover, and ignition switch
• 19-inch, seven-spoke Mirror Chrome Agitator Custom front wheel and Agitator floating brake rotors with chrome center web
• Side-fill fuel tank (a la Road King) with chrome flush-mount LED fuel gauge and flush-mount cap
• Smoked, 7-inch Electra Glide wind deflector
• Customer Care package that includes a tool kit, microfiber detail cloth, and H-D jiffy stand coaster
• Rumble Collection includes grips, rider floorboard inserts, passenger and shifter pegs, and brake pedal pad
• Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
• Electronic Cruise Control
• Smoked turn signal lenses with amber bulbs
• Carry-out saddlebag liners
• Injection-molded, extended saddlebags, full depth with contoured bottoms and increased storage
• Chrome Accessories: voltage regulator, classic front axle nut covers, lower triple tree cover, front wheel spacer, valve stem cover caps, dipstick, rider footboard supports, passenger footboard supports

Harley-Davidson Boom! Audio Custom Touring Sound System

Aside from the deep, pearl-filled paint, accessories, and 110-inch motor, the CVO Street Glide arguably boasts the highest quality sound system ever offered on a motorcycle anywhere. The clarity and volume of sound rivals most riders’ home audio systems.

At the heart of the system is the Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio System that is found on all ’06-later radio-equipped Road and Electra Glide models. Dual Amps and eight speakers deliver exceptional sound clarity. The Boom! Audio Custom Touring System (PN 76000209, $1,895.95) found on the 2012 CVO Street Glide is available from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. The speakers and system combines inner fairing, fairing lower, and saddlebag-mounted speakers to envelop the rider and passenger in music.

Fits ’06-later Street Glide and ’06-09 Electra Glide Standard models equipped with Advanced Audio Radio. Requires separate purchase of a Vented Color-Matched Fairing Lower Kit and appropriate Saddlebag Lids. Not compatible with Tour-Pak, Heavy Breather Air Cleaner, and some other audio accessories. The Dealer Digital Technician software update is required and dealer installation is recommended. A Boom! Audio Saddlebag Speaker Kit (PN 76000202, $369.95) and Boom! Audio Fairing Lower Speaker Kit (PN 76000050, $219.95) are available as separate items. See an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer for fitment details or harley-davidson.com.

2012 CVO Street Glide

EngineAir-cooled, Twin Cam
Bore x Stroke4x4.38 inches
Displacement110ci (1802 cc)
Compression Ratio9.15 1
Fuel SystemElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air CleanerH-D Ventilator
Primary DriveChain
Final DriveBelt
ClutchHydraulically actuated, nine-plate wet w/high performance spring
TransmissionSix-Speed Cruise Drive
FrameMild steel, tubular frame, two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions, twin down tubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded
SwingarmMild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section, forged junctions, MIG welded
Front Forks41.3mm telescopic with blow-by valve
Rear ShocksHydraulic, adjustable
Seat Height27.4/26.5 inches (w/o & w/ 180 pound rider)
Rake(steering head) 26 degrees
Fork Angle29.3 degrees
Trail6.7 inches
Fuel Capacity6 gallons
Weight858 pounds
Wheels/TiresH-D Agitator, Mirror Chrome/Dunlop Harley- Davidson, bias ply
Front19x3.5 inches
Rear18x5 inches
Front130/60B19
Rear180/55B18
BrakesAnti-lock braking system
FrontDual H-D/Brembo calipers, 11.81-inch floating rotors
RearH-D/Brembo four-piston, 11.81-inch fixed rotor
ChargingThree-phase, 50-amp system
Headlight(dual bulb halogen) 55W low/120W high
Tail/Stop LightCombination LED
GaugesDiamond cut finish, fairing mounted electronic speedometer, odometer with reset- table trip meter, fuel range countdown, engine diagnostic read-out, 2-inch volt- meter and oil pressure, tachometer
Indicator LampsHigh beam, neutral, turn signals, low oil pressure, engine diag nostics, cruise control, security system, Sixth gear, low fuel warning, ABS
Security SystemKey fob auto activated, flashing lights, siren, ignition interlock
ColorsDark Slate/Black Diamond with Phantom Flame graphics (shown); Hot Citrus/Antique Gunstock with Phantom Flame graphics (on cover); Ruby Red/ Typhoon Maroon with Phantom Flame graphics
MSRP$32,699
Price as Tested$34718.75 (with color- matched Chopped Tour-Pak)
Warranty24 months (unlimited mileage)

By Toph Bocchiaro
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