Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special

Introduction

The Street Glide Special is one of the super sports tourer bikes launched by Harley Davidson and some of the other models in the line-up include Superflow 1200T, 1200 Custom, Night Rod special and so on.This model features a 1.7L twin cylinder engine and some of the standard features including adjustable seats, adjustable suspension, adjustable headlights, cruise control, traction control, ABS, smart security system.

Design

The design features of this bike involve a perfect combination of classic styling with advanced technology design of body dynamics and improved ride quality. The larger seats with saddle height 655mm are adjustable in height and integrated lumbar support offers great comfort in the ride. The stylish design of handlebar and the comfortable seating posture with long stretch footrest enables long time seating and smooth riding. The dimensional features include 2450mm Length, wheelbase of 1631mm and ground clearance of 120mm. The kerb weight of 356Kg make it look a bit heavy bike but intelligent design enables for easier handling of the same.

Engine, Economy & Performance

This superb performer bike is fitted with a 1690cc, twin cam, 4-stroke liquid cooled, twin cylinder engine delivering a torque of 138Nm at 3500rpm. The fuel injection system is used for fuel supply and a twin spark plug is used for each cylinder. The drive is given to rear wheel through six-speed manual transmission system and chain drive. The brisk development of torque of the engine at low rpm enables quicker acceleration from the start, which can reach a top speed of 150kmph in a short interval. With a larger storage capacity of the fuel tank, one can ride for over 300km in one complete filling.

Handling

The superior quality of the bike dynamics gives comfortable posture to the rider while continuous seating during long rides. The latest technology features such as stability control and traction control enable the rider to control and ease during high-speed riding. The tough quality of tyres with rating 130/60B19 61H and rear tyres with rating 180/65B16 81H for rear fitted with the stylish alloy wheels give perfect grip over varying road surfaces and controls while taking sharp turns during high-speed riding.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

  The Street Glide Special is a complete touring bike loaded with best of equipment for safe handling and built over strong frame supporting the heavy weight of the engine and components of the vehicle and stability of the vehicle enhanced with traction control system. The disc brakes with anti-lock braking system offer perfect control over the speed of the vehicle by avoiding locking of brakes on wet and slippery surfaces. The suspension system features telescopic shock absorbers at the front and twin-sided swing arm with adjustable height shock absorber for the rear.

Verdict

  Street Glide Special is a highly reliable long lasting performance motorcycle with a complete set of features that will be handy for long touring and makes a perfect selection for touring enthusiast riders.