Motorcycle specifications Harley-Davidson1870 Ultra Limited FLHTK 2022 A canopy larger than the horizon

the Ultra Limited never tires of evolving, always offering more, bathing in a delicious motorcycling complacency. It's the frontier before CVO tourers, after the desire to travel the country, between the road and time. The Ultra Limited has no concept of half-measures in the definition of travel. And since Harley can't deny it anything, what better way to propel this vessel than with a huge engine!

the Milwaukee Eight is up to the task. Without going into too much detail, let's just mention the major evolutions of this 9th-generation twin. The MoCo has given itself a block capable of offering much more effort while passing the increasingly drastic standards of tomorrow and beyond. With 4 valves per cylinder, dual ignition, part-liquid cooling, a balance shaft that absorbs 75% of vibrations at idle, improved gas flow and far more displacement than the Twin Cam, the M8 changes the dimension of Harley engines. To find out more about the Milwaukee Eight engine, click here -> Power?

power? In the upper echelons of Big Block history. In 2019, the mechanical organ increases from 107 to 114 ci. With the exception of the CVO range, you won't find a bigger, fatter, greedier twin. As for power, the maxi is unchanged, announced at 90 hp. But this value is achieved earlier in the rev range. It's the torque that benefits most, climbing from 15.5 to 16.7 mkg. And just above 3,000 rpm. A bear-like strength that perfectly matches the majesty of this liner.

the kind of machine that every owner never tires of contemplating. One eye to admire, the other to watch. Harley now offers something to soothe both eyes. Since 2020, you can be warned of the slightest shock or attempted abduction from a distance. The H-D Connect service allows you to keep a watchful eye on this sumptuous tourer from your smartphone - anywhere, as long as there's a network. The app also provides a wealth of information, such as range, odometer, battery charge, Boom Box updates, fuel level, maintenance notifications and more... A further step in connectivity, as electronic systems invade the dynamics of the Limited.

let's go back to the Milwaukee Eight, patient but certain in its desire to send its almost 17 mkg into the gumshoe and the highways. Even if the clientele of this type of machine doesn't enjoy sporty driving, it can encounter tricky situations. Such as a greasy road where the big torque could become playful. With traction control, Harley provides an extra sense of security and action. Two modes are available: 'Standard' when the road is dry, and 'Rain' when it's shiny with water. For purists, this C-TCS is disconnectable.
There are many other active modules in this touring car. In contrast to traction control, an anti-dribble system is there to curb overly violent force feedback from the rear wheel. C-DSCS acts on engine torque to equalize what the wheel sends back and what the engine distributes. And let's not forget the VHC, which maintains braking when the rider needs it, for example when starting off on a steep hill. There's also a TPMS tire pressure monitoring system, C-ELB angle-dependent electronic brake synchronization, and C-ABS active cornering ABS control. In short, a host of driving aids as seen on much more nervous models. All this equipment, to be introduced in 2020, is grouped together under the RDRS name (Reflex Defensive Rider Systems ) , which is explained here ->. Anecdotally, the tire size has been increased to 18 inches.

the Limited range is being expanded almost continuously. Recall what Project Rushmore offered in 2014, namely an abundance of improvements. Four years of listening to customers, gathering comments and ideas, providing feedback, and in the end, a discreet leap forward in every respect. As delightful as ever, but with a different kind of performance. And what of it?
Let's start with the fairing. Harley also dares to modify its timeless "Batwing" fork head. 3000 tests later, a central air intake is cut under the windscreen, to equalize air pressure and reduce turbulence around the rider's helmet. It opens and closes at the touch of a button. Then it's a cocktail of practicality and style that subtly modifies the Limited's peripherals. The Tour Pak trunk is more compact, yet offers 4% more capacity. The slimmer suitcases also provide more storage space. These pieces of luggage open with a single press. What's more, they can be locked with a One-Touch button, as can the fuel filler flap, Jukebox and gloveboxes.

in the mid-2010s, Harley moved into a new dimension of entertainment with the BOOM Box. Now it's time to modernize the system with the GTS version. Featuring a faster processor and increased memory, the module now takes around ten seconds to start up, and promises to be much faster at calculating routes. A new screen doubles resolution, offers greater contrast and is more sensitive and efficient to hand gestures.
The system is compatible with Apple CarPlay, allowing iPhone content to be projected onto the 6.5-inch color TFT screen. Navigation has been simplified, making it easier to enjoy GPS, radio, audio content via smartphone, iPod, SD card or USB key, voice recognition, 25 watts per channel (4), Bluetooth, intercom, etc. via touchscreen or joystick.
Let's stay with life on board and find out how comfort takes care of the crew. For the rider, as we've seen, there's a fine, comprehensive instrument panel, heated grips and cruise control. It's on the passenger side that the gains are made. The seat is 2.5 cm longer and wider, the saddlebags lowered, the backrest redesigned in height, width, angle and shape for greater comfort, the speakers shifted and the armrests adjusted. With all this, it's impossible not to please the lady.

Even more than before, this Touring should have been rebadged from Limited to Unlimited. Having optimized the engine, comfort and entertainment, Harley had also turned its attention to the chassis. Lighter, stiffer wheels, certainly. A 49 mm fork, yes. Fine-tuned damping, OK. And for braking, the Reflex system combined with ABS. In simple terms, front and rear brakes operate independently below 40 km/h. Above this speed, linked braking is activated. Above that, linked braking is activated and an electronic management system distributes braking between the front and rear. 2017 continues this trend with a more efficient Showa fork and emulsion dampers. Preload is adjusted by means of a thumbwheel. Not only more efficient, damping is also more consistent.
Lighting also evolved, with a Daymaker LED headlamp backed up by halogen fog lamps. In addition to offering greater luminosity, Daymaker technology adds a surprisingly modern touch. In all, these eyes distribute 2136 lumens to pierce the dark. Do these figures mean nothing to you? Neither do I.

In its 1690 "phase 2" version, the Limited also adopted controls with remote functions on the handlebars, a new front mudguard, new medallions, more visible instrumentation and a new electrical harness for battery charging.
While retaining a maximum of the style that makes the Electra so proud, this hymn to the open road once again offers much more, for a slight increase in price. An increase that's all but transparent, given the amount of money required for the right to cruise on such a machine. Sitting on a striking Milwaukee Eight 114 Ultra Limited, there's no excuse not to enjoy yourself over thousands of kilometers.