Tri Glide Ultra Classic - Harley’s New Trike

HARLEY-Davidson has re-entered the trike market with the introduction of the 2009 model Tri Glide Ultra Classic.

The new model, the FLHTCUTG, has been designed around an entirely new frame, which the company claims is engineered specifically to handle the loads generated by the steering forces and weight of a trike. Changes to the front-end geometry, compared to a regular Glide, enhance steering control by reducing steering effort by a claimed 25 percent. The forks have been lengthened by 1.775in compared to the regular Touring motorcycle, and rake is increased from 29.25 degrees to 32 degrees.

A new rear-axle assembly has been designed for the Tri Glide that utilizes an aluminum center section with steel axle tubes and retains the customary belt drive. The rear suspension features dual air-adjustable rear shock absorbers.

The Tri Glide is powered by a Twin Cam 103 V-twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection. It retains the six-speed Cruise Drive transmission used on Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles, but adds an optional electric reverse integrated with the rear differential assembly that is engaged with a handlebar-mounted reverse module.

Braking is courtesy of dual front disc brakes and a Hayes Brake dual-disc rear brake system with a lever-actuated, integrated park brake.

The new body components of the Tri Glide integrate with the existing Ultra bodywork, including the Tour Pak luggage compartment and the passenger seating area. The molded-composite trunk provides 4.5 cubic feet of storage space and can be accessed through a rear hatch. The trunk and Tour Pak have a combined capacity of 6.56 cubic feet and are rated to carry up to 80lbs.

At the front the Ultra Classic Electra Glide ‘bat wing’ fairing, auxiliary driving lamps and deep-skirted front fender are retained.

The Tri Glide Ultra Classic will be offered in three colors: Vivid Black, Dark Blue Pearl and Red Hot Sunglo.

www.harley-davidson.com

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