Motorcycle specifications Harley-Davidson 1745 STREET GLIDE SPECIAL FLHXS 2018 Harley, touring à vif

The name Special has taken on a more assertive definition in the Touring range. It now means a darker look and a stern in search of style. To achieve this, the suitcases seem to scrape the ground, gradually covering the tips of the exhausts. As on the Road King and Road Glide from the same "Dark family", most of the chrome has disappeared, having been swallowed up by black: the engine guard, fork tubes, handlebars and controls, mirrors, indicators, tank console, engine covers, air filter cover and exhaust baffles. The Special is also available with new 19" and 18" 'Talon' wheels. As a result, yesterday's Street Glide seems a little more restrained, but that's probably the way it wants it, because every Glide distils its own unique emotion.

Harley touring isn't just about riding... It's also an identity, and an engine. And this bike has taken a big step forward. Inside the frame lives a big 1746 cm3 twin, the Milwaukee Eight. Equipped with 4 valves per cylinder, increased displacement, greatly optimized intake and exhaust, dual ignition and a healthy dose of evolution, this block propels Harley into a new dimension. This Special model makes riding a Street Glide even more exciting.
Since the "normal" Street Glide, Harley has raised the level of equipment on its very popular Touring without encroaching on the Electra's territory. A delicate balance that Davidson knows how to handle to perfection. The FLHX's identity has been totally preserved, and the little S added to the end of the name means an improvement in many small details, from the simplest - like the fairing skirt covered in the same color as the body - to the most entertaining, like the BOOM! Box 6.5 GT.

With the Rushmore project, the Street Glide gained a latest-generation multimedia console in version 4.3. Now, MoCO has installed the top-of-the-range H-D infotainment system on this machine. What really stands out is the large 6.5" touchscreen (hence the name) linked to a whole range of amenities. You can plug in your iPhone, MP3, SD card and other USB systems. On its own, the system has plenty to keep you busy: voice-activated phone functions, Bluetooth, GPS, radio, 75 watts per channel, and... Listen to the twin-cylinder, too!

With the Milwaukee Eight, power is the name of the game. We're expecting almost 90 horsepower out of the box, and more importantly, a lot more torque. From 14 with the Twin Cam 103 High Output, the engine now sends out 15.2 mkg thanks to the M8. Acceleration will be stronger, the potential more eloquent. As a bonus, idle vibrations have been reduced by 75% thanks to a new balance shaft. But the essential Harley character is preserved. To find out more about the Milwaukee Eight engine, click here ->
The rear air suspension has been replaced by Showa emulsion elements, which are easier to adjust in preload and more constant. The fork has also been improved, with SDBV technology offering greater efficiency. In 2014, the technical package had already evolved with a 49 mm fork and Reflex coupled brakes. The Street Glide Rushmore is now equipped with dual halogen headlights, a "One-touch" opening/closing system, cruise control, Batwing fairing with air vents, enlarged panniers, more ergonomic controls, etc...
Success always comes at a high price, but this Street Glide Special is sure to keep the charm going.

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