New Street Glide Trike is a hot-rod on three wheels
Harley-Davidson will offer two models on its three-wheel Trike motorcycle platform for 2010, as the new Trike joins the Tri Glide Ultra Classic. As its name implies, the Trike brings the lean, stripped-down, hot-rod styling of the two-wheeled Street Glide model to the three-wheel category. With a smoked mini wind deflector and no Tour-Pak® luggage carrier, the Street Glide Trike is lighter and more compact than the Tri Glide Ultra Classic.
With its Trike platform, Harley-Davidson brings original-equipment design, quality and service to the three-wheel motorcycle segment. Both Trike models utilize a frame and associated chassis structure and geometry engineered specifically to handle the loads generated by the steering forces and weight of a three-wheel vehicle. The rear-axle assembly utilizes an aluminum center section with steel axle tubes. Dual front disc brakes are complemented by a Hayes Brake dual-disc rear brake system with a lever-actuated, integrated parking brake.
Both the Street Glide Trike and the Tri Glide Ultra Classic models are powered by a rubber-mounted, Twin Cam 103™ V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), rated at 101 ft. lbs. of torque. The 6-speed Cruise Drive® transmission features a new helical-cut fifth gear. An optional electric reverse ($1,195) is integrated with the rear differential assembly and engaged with a handlebar-mounted control with LED indicator.
The molded-composite Trike bodywork is a perfect color match for the tank and front fender. Because the rear fenders are each a separate piece from the rest of the rear bodywork, they can be removed individually for repair, replacement or service. The trunk provides 4.3 cubic feet of storage space and 50-pound capacity. Matching black and machined split seven-spoke cast aluminum wheels provide an integrated, factory-built look.
Key Street Glide Trike Features
The signature Harley-Davidson “batwing” fork-mounted fairing has a smoked mini wind deflector.
Mirrors are mounted to the fairing.
Streamliner footboards, brake pedal and passenger floorboards feature full chrome pans and three chrome bands inset in the rubber surface.
Chrome strips highlight the top surface of the trunk.
The deep FL front fender is free of trim.
The instrument display features silver-faced gauges.
Chrome, full-length fuel tank console tops a six-gallon fuel tank.
40-watt Advanced Audio System by Harmon/Kardon powers two speakers.
Chrome 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers exits below the rear trunk.
Color Options: Vivid Black, Red Hot Sunglo
Key Tri Glide Ultra Classic Features
The signature Harley-Davidson “batwing” fork-mounted fairing with a full, clear windshield and adjustable fairing wind deflectors.
Clear-lens reflector-optics auxiliary lamps.
Fiberglass adjustable King Tour-Pak luggage component with passenger backrest and tail/stop light. The trunk and Tour-Pak have a combined capacity of 6.56 cubic feet and up to 80 pounds.
Engine guards and vented lower fairings with integrated storage compartments.
80-watt Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon.
40-watt CB radio and intercom system.
Electronic cruise control.
Chrome 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers.
Color Options: Vivid Black, Flame Blue Pearl, Red Hot Sunglo, Two-Tone Flame Blue Pearl / Brilliant Silver Pearl
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise.
