Motorcycle specifications Harley-DavidsonCVO 1920 Street Glide FLHXSE 2021 The most venal of baggers

The CVO department loves working on Street Glides. There's been one almost every year for a decade. You can't deny a CVO luxury. And it doesn't deny itself anything either. The Street Glide continues Harley's tradition of high-end customization. As in previous years, we can expect delicate, luxurious work. Beautiful parts, supreme allure, a majesty that only Custom Vehicle Operations can deliver....... Except that this Street Glide packs one heck of an engine, far bigger than anything we've ever seen from a production Harley. The Milwaukee Eight twin peaks at 117 ci, and it's jaw-dropping.

The uppercut is now coached by a whole panoply of safeguards. Torque is important... It can no longer be confusing, thanks to the anti-dribble system acting on the engine management and the disconnectable 2-position traction control (Standard or Rain). These elements are part of RDRS, a set of technologies designed to enhance active safety. The package also includes hill-start assist, a tire-pressure monitoring system, coupled braking with angle-dependent brake distribution and modulated cornering ABS. And would we forget the 1923 cm3 Big Block? Certainly not!

With its M8, Harley has developed a motorization for the ages to come. It can be found in all Tourer and Softail models, in 1745 or 1870 cm3. They're affectionately nicknamed 107 ci or 114 ci, in reference to their American measurement systems. Here, prestige pushes it into a 1923 cm3 version. An enormous value, totally in keeping with the machine's size and value.
Previously, CVO models were powered by the most highly evolved Twin Cam, the 110 with 1803 cm3 of displacement. Now, the Milwaukee Eight Scream'in Eagle gargles in 120 cm3 more, and its throat belches more than just vocals. This block sends 105 horsepower through the 6-speed gearbox, and the poor transmission will have to shift more than 17 mkg of torque. So buying a CVO isn't just Harley's top-of-the-line machine; it's also an American force of nature. Its cylinder heads are marked with a 'Blaze Red' stripe on the rocker covers to underline the prestigious nature of this machine.

in MoCo's top-of-the-range department, the focus is on high-quality paintwork and decoration. The equipment is, of course, equally impressive. This year sees the arrival of the new generation of Daymaker headlamps with cornering light adaptation, and the BOOM BOX touchscreen infotainment system in its GTS version. The 6.5-inch color TFT touchscreen is much more resistant. Its contrast has been increased, as has its resolution. The multimedia system takes advantage of this evolution to gain in speed and simplicity, gains the Apple CarPlay app and an improved intercom system via in-house-made headphones. This 'moto-entertainment' is backed up by a sound system entrusted to Rockford Fosgate. This in-car audio specialist supplies this CVO with a 4-channel, 400-watt amp that sends sound to Stage II speakers.

Some might be anxious about leaving their CVO alone. This concern is alleviated by the new H-D Connect app. Using the telephone network, the bike can talk to a smartphone and transmit information: how much fuel is left, its mileage, other technical info, if the bike suffers a jolt or if robbers are taking it away.

Intrepid 'Fugitive' rims mark the perimeter of this bagger, one of the most desirable in the Harley range. Elements from the Kahuna collection, such as the brake pedal, muffler tips, heated grips and rider and passenger footrests, are also featured.
The stifling price tag is not just a psychological barrier. It is also the definition of premium for a category of very discerning enthusiasts.

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