Motorcycle specifications Harley-Davidson1746 ULTRA LIMITED FLHTK 2017 A canopy larger than the horizon

it's the frontier before the CVO tourer, after the desire to travel the country, between the road and time. The Ultra Limited has no half measures in its definition of travel. And since Harley can't deny it anything, what better way to propel this vessel than with a huge engine? A new generation? With enough power to upset a few conventions? The new 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. LaMoCo has given itself a block capable of offering much more effort, while passing the increasingly stringent standards of tomorrow and beyond. With 4 valves per cylinder, dual ignition, partial liquid cooling, a balance shaft that absorbs 75% of vibrations at idle, improved gas flow and 56 cm3 more than the Twin Cam 103, the M8 changes the dimension of Harley engines. To find out more about the Milwaukee Eight engine, click here -> Power?
How much power? It doesn't matter, because it's the torque propensity that will grab you at every turn. No less than 15.4 mkg are available at 3250 rpm. Enough to provide muscular acceleration and a velocity more in keeping with the majesty of this liner.

let's not forget what the Rushmore project 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, just like the fuel filler flap, Jukebox and glove compartments.

is that all? No, far from it. Project Rushmore takes Harley into a new dimension of entertainment. The CD MP3 "moto-radio" gives way to a multimedia system worthy of an Audi. On the Electra Limited, it's called the BOOM Box 6.5 GT and includes a 6.5-inch touch screen, GPS with over 35 functions, 25 w per channel, voice recognition, Bluetooth; and with the Jukebox box, you can connect your iPod, USB key or SD card. Your tastes combine with Harley style to take you as far as the horizon.
Let's stay with life on board and discover how comfort is evolving. For the rider, as we've seen, there's a full complement of instrumentation, 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 are lowered, the backrest is redesigned in height, width, angle and shape for greater comfort, the speakers are shifted and the armrests adjusted. With all this, it's impossible not to please the lady.

more than ever, 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 has 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. The Ultra Limited 1690 "phase 2" also adopted controls with remote functions on the handlebars, a new front mudguard, new medallions, more visible instrumentation and a new wiring 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 107 Ultra Limited, there's no excuse not to enjoy yourself over thousands of kilometers.