Sunday, February 8, 2015
2009 Harley Davidson FLTR Road Glide – Motorbike Bicycle
Harley-Davidson touring models like this FLTR Road Glide have long provided an excellent platform for life’s more interesting journeys. A primary effort of the redesign was to create a stronger torsional relationship between the steering head and swingarm pivot, and aft of that, with the rear axle. Forged frame elements in key areas mate with deep stampings and steel tubes, all leading up to the investment-cast steering head and a large sheet-steel backbone. Four rubber engine mounts replace the previous three (the main two are “lifetime” units), which helps reduce the effects of engine shake at idle. The rear subframe is now bolted in place rather than welded, easing repair and allowing greater flexibility with the platform in future model variations. Suspension front and rear is recalibrated. “Because it was redesigned in 2008, the 11th commandment for the engineering team was, ‘Thou Shalt Not Change the Fuel Tank!’ ” said Ben Wright, touring project lead.
This has been the evolution of the Harley-Davidson Big Twin, tuning every inch of the riding experience and hiding technology within a very classic motorcycle silhouette. We’ve seen this in the progressively better running and shifting leading to the overall improved performance of the bikes. Suspension tune is surprisingly taut and controlled. Mild inside-bar pressure holds the Glide on its cornering line, and trail-braking doesn’t “steer” the bike, which is just right. A 3-inch-taller accessory screen is available for $170, and shorter deflectors in various heights run $115 to $150. A wise investment, because shorter riders also complained about buffeting from the stocker. Added benefit of the larger tire is increased load capacity. “I’m still in counseling after seeing how our customers load their bikes!” joked Wright. Hence the increase in GVWR by 100 pounds, although because the bike gained 30 pounds (shame on you guys!), the net increase in carrying capacity is a still-useful 70 pounds. The anti-lock brake system fitted to our testbike is a $795 option. Activated, the system automatically cuts rear-cylinder spark at idle when the bike isn’t moving, to reduce engine heat near the rider. The Road Glide is a very comfortable, easy-to-ride motorcycle in the Harley-Davidson touring tradition.
General information | |
| Model: | Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Category: | Touring |
| Rating: | 70.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement: | 1584.00 ccm (96.66 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2, four-stroke |
| Torque: | 125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM |
| Compression: | 9.2:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 95.3 x 111.1 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
| Transmission type, final drive: | Belt |
| Clutch: | 9-plate, wet |
| Fuel consumption: | 5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases: | 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust system: | 2-1-2 exhaust system |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type: | New mild steel, single spar rigid backbone with |
| Rake (fork angle): | 26.0° |
| Trail: | 173 mm (6.8 inches) |
| Front suspension: | 41.3mm telescopic fork |
| Front suspensiontravel: | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Air-adjustable |
| Rear suspension travel: | 76 mm (3.0 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 130/80-B17 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 180/65-B16 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc. Brembo triple-disc brake system |
| Front brakes diameter: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight: | 355.0 kg (782.6 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 378.0 kg (833.3 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 683 mm (26.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height: | 1,397 mm (55.0 inches) |
| Overall length: | 2,390 mm (94.1 inches) |
| Overall width: | 909 mm (35.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 129 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,613 mm (63.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 22.71 litres (6.00 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Comments: | Optional ABS |
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