Motorcycle specifications Harley-Davidson1584 STREET GLIDE FLHX 2008 Une invitation de Milwaukee

is Cruise halfway between the Electra Glide Ultra Classic and the Road King? Certainly more in line with the Electra, from which it takes on many of the same elements. Like the Electra, it's a grand tourer with a more minimalist, streamlined style.

gone are the triple eyes, replaced by a single large headlamp; the top case disappears, leaving the line fluid and giving pride of place to the Street's hips; the tubular protection bars are still there, but the ones that deflected the air are gone. In fact, it's very similar to the Electra Glide Standard. In fact, it would be easy to confuse the two if it weren't for the more sylph-like seat and smaller windscreen.

slimmer and less imposing, this Glide is designed for the open road, without the overhanging canopy of the Electra Ultra Classic. But travelers can rest assured that the Street still has enough to satisfy American-style long-distance riders.

rigid saddlebags, oleo-pneumatic rear suspension, the 1584 twin cam 96 and a large fork head abundantly equipped with electronic tachometer, rev counter, fuel gauge, voltmeter, oil pressure gauge, ambient temperature indicator and, last but not least, a Harman Kardon audio system. The elongated chrome console over the fuel tank never ceases to provoke the retina.

part custom, part cruiser, the Street Glide FLHXI is a very interesting alternative to the famous Electra Glide. The seat knows the meaning of comfort, and the ride lets you discover cruising. Relax with the melody of the on-board Hi-Fi and the rhythm of the big Milwaukee twin.

the 96 is much more pleasant and available than the 88. More lively, it delivers more sensations and gives more drive to the heavy traveler. The new 6-speed gearbox has made some progress, but remains very typical. Not too fast in corners, it rubs quickly. Besides, I told you it was all about cruising, and that's what the Street Glide was made for. Like its counterparts in the Touring range, the Street was equipped with larger brakes (300 mm in diameter) in 2008, and with ABS as standard since 2009. The fuel tank, increased to 22.7 liters in 2008, means you can travel even longer.

and even more serenely, perhaps even for a bit of fun (everything is relative). The chassis has been completely overhauled, with a redesigned, stiffer frame, a new swingarm, a 17" front wheel and a wider rear wheel fitted with a 180.

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