From Humble Origins, the Harley-Davidson Trike is the ultimate embody in the development of tour and the current embody Tri glide ultra Model continues to wear the torch for its Trike -Line -Up. A powerful, tier-hot engine, luxurious upholstery, toponica/infotainment functions of the upper shelf, and sufficient freight capacity supplements the unparalleled stability of the trick platform. The best of all is that it is equipped as standard with the best that a passenger can hope for, with a wide chair, wrap-around backrest and meaty JC Handles for extra comfort.
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From servi-car roots to modern coach muscle
Developed for smooth touring power and unparalleled comfort
The original Trike, Harley’s Servi-Car, was powered by a low-tech, flathhead/side-valve engine, but the new engine is not similar to those early mills outside are outside V-twin Layout. Comfort comes in many shapes. The twin-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine delivers smooth With a considerable insulation between the power plant and the pilot, there is no steady vibrations to contribute to fatigue. Moreover, the stock outlet is quite quiet, so the outlet becomes only part of the background noise and there is no tiring drone that cuts through everything else.
Comfort can also come from knowing that you have the power needed to use the accelerator pedal to avoid a situation in traffic with 120 pound base torque of tap and large contact plasters on the rear wheels in the car style to bring that power to the sidewalk. Finally, you can draw comfort from having a reliable motor in all circumstances. The double cooled aspect means that you can better handle high temperatures for longer periods and/or delay traffic than the stock of M8 114 engine. It also has one Electrically reversed Function with which you can park with confidence, regardless of departure conditions such as slope and site.
Tri Glide Ultra Engine and Performance Specifications
Engine | Twin-Cooled ™ Milwaukee-Eight® 114 |
Displacement | 1,868 cc |
Compression | 10.5-to-1 |
Current | 93 hp @ 5.020 rpm |
Couple | 120 LB-FT @ 2500 rpm |
Transfer | Cruise company with 6 gears, Slipper coupling, electrically reverse |
Claimed fuel consumption | 42 mpg |
Tank | 252 Miles |
Top speed | ~ 100 MPH |
Stability and comfort at the next level on three wheels
Advanced functions give Harley’s Trike unparalleled trust and rich quality
Not all trikes are made equal when it comes to stability; The two-up front Delta Trikes are inherently more stable than the classic trike setup with two wheels back, but HD bridges that gap with technology. Hidden Traction control” ABSand electronically linked braking offer the extra stability Those earlier trikes lacked and offered the best comfort and peace of mind that Harley-Davidson ever offered.
Steering effort is larger than on a bike, largely because you cannot contradict a trike to lean in the corners, and so you have to pull his head with brutal strength. Showa double bending valve forks are at the forefront with event -driven automatic damping adjustments, which offer enormously improved comfort About standard stems. Afterwards, the rear-wheel suspension in emulsion-style provides smooth damping and support with adjustable pre-tension, so that you can call for maximum comfort for a certain load.
Tri Glide Ultra Chassis and Suspension Specifications
Frame | Double lower tube/ cradle, rectangular backbone, soft steel |
Anterior suspension | Showa DBV Forks |
Rear -wheel suspension | Emulsion shocks, hand-adjustable pre-tune |
Rake/ trail | 26 ° steering head, 32.2 ° Forkhoek/ 3.96 inches |
Wheels | Aluminum |
Front tire | 130/60-19, Dunlop HD series |
Rear tire | 215/45-18, Dunlop HD series |
Front | Double discs of 300 mm, calipers with 4 piston |
Rear brake | Double 270 mm discs, single-sucker calipers, parking brake |
Luxury Tour Comfort for Rijder and Pilion
Ergonomic seats, weather protection and infotainment make long journeys effortless
The classic Batwing -Kuip has slowly evolved to cover less area, but the Tri Glide Ultra has an extra set of wind flexors under the ends of the wings, as it were, to hit a larger hole in the wind and again. A series of ventilation openings that are located under the windshield helps to relieve the vacuum behind the glass, so that the portable cup of buffet effect in the upper slipstream occurs Long distance, low stress comfort. The motorcycle guard mounts a series of tubers that protect the pilot’s legs against rain and spray, and serve as a handy hiding place for the small radiators that cool the cylinder heads.
Both pilot and pilot ride on full footboards with vibration insulation for even more long-term comfort, and the Pilion is positively curved by the armrests of the wide backrest structure. Infotainment goodies are equipped as standard, and I would claim that there is certainly some comfort derived from having good weather and navigation information within reach, especially while on his way in an unknown environment.
Tri Glide Ultra Design specifications and Dimensions
Length | 105.1 inch |
Width | 54.7 Inches |
Height | 56.3 inch |
Seat height | 27.1 inches, loaded |
Wheelbase | 65.7 Inches |
Primer | 4,9 inches, static |
Fuel capacity | 6 Gallons |
Pavement weight | 1,237 pounds |
The Harley Alternative for the Tri Glide Ultra
Road Glide 3 delivers open road agility with less weight and more biting
The Tri Glide Ultra comes with a pair of Down-Tier models in the stable, but since the Freewheeler comes without Kuip, I want to go with the Road Glide 3 instead of. A Sharknose tub leads the road with a short, smoked windshield that offers little protection. It also rolls without the protection of the lower tub, even if the Sharknose offers at least some wind and weather protection for your trunk and your meat hooks. The engine is also a low lower, with its displacement of 114 cubic inches, but lacks the double cooling function, so it produces slightly less power. With less bodywork and no Tour suit, it has less weight to push downrange, and with those wide rear tires you can really put the power on the sidewalk.
Tri glide ultra vs. Road Glide 3 Motor and Performance Specifications
Model | Tri Glide Ultra® | Road Glide® 3 |
Engine | Twin-Cooled ™ Milwaukee-Eight® 114 | Milwaukee-Eight® 114 |
Displacement | 1,868 cc | 1,868 cc |
Compression | 10.5-to-1 | 10.5-to-1 |
Current | 93 hp @ 5.020 rpm | 90 hp @ 4,750 rpm |
Couple | 120 LB-FT @ 2500 rpm | 119 LB-FT @ 2,750 rpm |
Transfer | Cruise Drive with 6 gears, Slipper coupling | 6-speed Cruise Drive®, slipper coupling |
Claimed fuel consumption | 42 mpg | 43 mpg |
Tank | 252 Miles | 258 miles |
Top speed | ~ 100 MPH | ~ 115 MPH |
Modern Tri Glide Rival Ultra
Delta Tike Stability, Premium Comfort and High -Tech Functions challenge the tri glide ultra out
Classic trikes are quite unusual, with HD as the only major player with a production line for production, but it comes with competition from a modern alternative in the Can-Am SPYder RT Limited. This is what we call a Delta trike with two front wheels and a single rear drive wheel. More stable Then the two-in-back style, the corners as if it is on rails with little risk of dealing. Both the pilot and the seats of the Pilion are upholstered, and the upper case offers a backrest with the package for stock equipment, even if it is a bit smaller than that on the Harley-Davidson.
Heated handles and seats are equipped as standard to expand your driving season. It still has a lot of safe, dry storage in the two large bicycle bags, top and large grain. Pilot protection against the bodywork, hand protectors and windshield provides A comfortable ride In different circumstances. It contains similar infotainment equipment such as the HD, as well as ride control electronics to put the finishing touches. A Rotax engine drives it with confidence and has established itself as a reliable engine in both marine and the aviation sectors.
Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra vs. Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Motor and Performance Specifications
Model | Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra | Can-Am Spyder RT Limited |
Engine | Twin-Cooled ™ Milwaukee-Eight® 114 | Rotax |
Displacement | 1,868 cc | 1,330 cc |
Current | 93 hp @ 5.020 rpm | 115 hp @ 7.250 rpm |
Couple | 120 LB-FT @ 2500 rpm | 96 LB-FT @ 5,000 rpm |
Transfer | Cruise Drive with 6 gears, Slipper coupling | 6-speed gearbox, semi-automatic plus inverted |
Top speed | ~ 100 MPH | ~ 125 MPH |
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