HARLEY-DAVIDSON PRESENTS EIGHT NEW MOTORCYCLES IN THE GRAND AMERICAN TOURING, CRUISER AND CVO MODEL FAMILIES
The new models are characterized by fascinating performance thanks to the Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin
NEW ISENBURG, January 26, 2022 - Harley-Davidson® is enriching the model range in 2022 with even more performance and even more factory custom style in the form of eight new bikes, all of which are powered by the Milwaukee-Eight® 117 V-Twin, With 1,923 cc, the engine with the largest displacement that the company offers ex works.
The new releases include the Grand American Touring models Street Glide® ST and Road Glide® ST, the performance-enhanced Cruiser Low Rider® S, the new Cruiser
Low Rider ST® and four super-premium models from Harley-Davidson® Custom Vehicle Operations™ ( CVO™).
“As part of the focus on our important Grand American Touring and Cruiser segments, we have placed power and performance at the forefront of the innovations for 2022,” explains Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO of
Harley-Davidson®.
“All new models are therefore equipped with our powerful Milwaukee-Eight® 117 V Twin. We developed these motorcycles for our customers who always want the biggest and best, further strengthening our position as the most sought-after motorcycle brand in the world.”
STREET GLIDE ST AND ROAD GLIDE ST
With the new Street Glide ST and Road Glide ST models, Harley-Davidson is bringing two performance baggers onto the road, which are obviously descended from the racing machine with which Harley-Davidson won the 2021 MotoAmerica “King of the Baggers” championship. The two hot rod excavators not only impress with the strong V-twin power of the Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine, but also with the subtle contrast between deep black details and a finish in Matte Dark Bronze.
So that their riders don't have to miss out on the necessary comfort when chasing curves, both models are equipped with everything that belongs to a Harley-Davidson Grand American Tourer - from the assistance systems of the Harley-Davidson Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements to the Boom!™ Box GTS Infotainment system with color touchscreen and navigation through to the cruise control system and the Daymaker® LED headlights. The Street Glide ST is equipped with the classic Harley-Davidson Batwing fairing, the Road Glide ST with the aerodynamic and frame-mounted Sharknose fairing with double headlights.
LOW RIDER S AND LOW RIDER ST
The Low Rider S and the new Low Rider ST combine the maneuverability and precision of the Harley-Davidson® Softail® chassis with the breathtaking power of the
Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine.
“We like to be inspired by our customers. “We got the inspiration for the Low Rider ST from the fantastic conversions at motorcycle shows around the world,” says Brad Richards, Harley-Davidson Vice President of Design. “We have taken the iconic Motor Company design from the eighties and given it a new and modern identity.
With the Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine, raised chassis and slightly higher mounted side cases, the Low Rider ST not only offers a dynamic visual package, but also truly dramatic performance.”
The Low Rider S presents itself as a powerful performance cruiser for lovers of unadulterated power.
It also offers a high degree of versatility thanks to its side cases and frame-mounted fairing. If desired, it is even available with a Harley-Davidson audio system powered by Rockford Fosgate.
The CVO Street Glide is a super premium excavator for bikers who don't hold back on the qualities of their machine. The classic silhouette of the Batwing fairing, the unbeatable quality of the paint and workmanship, the premium audio system and the breathtaking power of the Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine make the bike truly unique.
The CVO Road Glide was designed for riders who want to stay ahead of the pack thanks to the unparalleled performance of the Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine behind the frame-mounted Sharknose fairing with its distinctive twin headlights. The powerhouse of an audio system, the exclusive 21-inch front wheel as well as the great custom paint and the unrivaled quality down to the last detail round off the machine to perfection.
• The CVO Road Glide Limited is bursting with luxury, long-distance comfort, head-turning styling and unparalleled power. The premium audio system, heated seats and handlebar grips as well as the aerodynamic sharknose fairing make this motorcycle the ultimate Harley-Davison touring machine.
• The CVO Tri Glide is a super-premium trike with unmistakable style, breathtaking performance and real long-distance comfort - not forgetting: the confidence-inspiring third wheel.
The CVO Tri Glide shines with a premium audio system, luxurious comfort features and incomparable quality down to the last detail. Its first-class chassis was designed for a trike from the start.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON CORNERING RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS
The CVO models, the Street Glide ST, the Road Glide ST and all other Grand American Touring models are equipped with the Harley-Davidson Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements package as standard.
The systems are designed to help the driver maintain the chosen course in all conditions. The technology package includes the following assistance systems:
• Corner-optimized braking force distribution
• Cornering-optimized anti-lock braking system
• Cornering-optimized traction control
• Drag torque control
• Start-up assistance
• Tire air pressure control
The Harley-Davidson world premiere of the 2022 models
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