2011 Harley Davidson CVO Street Glide Review

Thus, Street Glide is obviously one of the most sought after bikes on the market and reached its peak in 2011 calling the CVO version tested here.

Harley Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) division is the standard H-DS and match them with extra chrome, custom paint, many accessories and special plants Screamin 'Eagle high-performance power to create the ultimate range of Harley. "CVO motorcycles," says Motor Company, "set the ultimate vision of Harley-Davidson style, functionality and performance."

 

There are four CVOs limited production for model year 2011. Eventually the top of the scale is $ 36,999 Road Glide Ultra, we recently tested, after which the Ultra Classic Electra Glide ($ 36.499). CVO Road Glide openings of more than $ 29,599 Convertible Softail.

At an MSRP $ 32,499, the Street Glide CVO is a business class ticket packers V-Twin, but it only takes a quick look at the CVO-SG to recognize the high quality - both in terms of quality of painting, chromium or the depth of the finishing details. Cher bits are everywhere, making it possible to justify spending expensive original.

Help distinguish the wheels are slipping CVO unless further in contrasting chrome shaker terrible. The 19 incher on the front is the larger diameter wheel has never been a hard bike tour, complemented with floating brake discs 300 mm and a Shaker style matching 18-inch wheel rear. A "hit and trimmed" front fender closely hugs the curve of the rim.

As is typical of CVO models, the Secretary General is painted in deep, rich chrome. Controls beautiful hands and feet are from the collection of Harley Rumble, blingy brightwork and transferred to the 

sleeves, size and tip, push the fuel door, among many other places.

 

If you are a fan of attractive rear end, the CVO SG reversed. A pair of LED taillights are unique to vertical strip in the area between the extended saddle bags and rear fender, brake lights and turn signals on a beautifully integrated design in accordance with the sunglasses. The rear view is characterized by taste billet end caps on the exhaust pipe dual mufflers.

CVO SG is also unique in the fuel tank. And 'King started in a mobile 6.0 liters, but is modifiable color fill gas mounted on the right, where the fuel gauge corresponding LED on the left side. New low-profile console is accented with a unique "liquid metal" coin tank.

As expected the CVO division that lacks nothing in terms of standard accessories, including cruise control, ABS, bags and covers HD Smart Security System.

"This year's theme is a great voice," said Randy Klopfer, team manager at the press presentation CVO CVO.

 

SG and backs this up with a stereo 100 watts per channel that provides air at not less than six speakers. Besides the typical features audio and XM Radio, the GS is equipped with an 8 GB iPod Nano (engraved with the Harley bar and shield logo) that fits into a pocket on the right. Two speakers and two tweeters dome stroke of color matched interior corridor, while the clarity and bass response is augmented by a pair of loudspeakers in a 6.5-inch fairing lowers.

All CVOs 2011 Harley OEM also provides regularly through the installation of equipment, Screamin 'Eagle Twin Cam 110 cubic inch engine. This fuel-injected engine that gives an extra step motor 115 pounds ft factory class. its 4000 rpm torque. It depends significantly on the 96-cubic-inch claimed 92.6 Nm at 3500 rpm. High starting torque, and a stronger clutch to handle a big motor to provide additional requirements.

 

We've become big fans of the line of Harley Touring since the total review framework in 2009 and the slip road seems to be more manageable group LF. The low profile 130/60-19 front tire responds with sharper reflexes than the other large rubber FLS, and the Secretary General does well to hide its massive 852-pounds with a full tank of wet weight. Dual-piston front calipers and four standard anti-lock control can delay the strong speed.

Cavaliers Courts are assisted in the management of this large mass, with a new low profile seat located just 27.4 inches off the ground, but what is the cost to an inch of 2.0 minutes drive from the rear suspension. The same seat, with snake inserts corresponding simulated PNR is quite comfortable, but the suspension may be hit hard in irregularities. 4.6 in. travel 41mm fork has an easier time sucking big impacts. If the horizon is tilting barrel, you have to mount the hydraulic preload on the rear to get Harley claimed 32-degree angle on the basis of the right, 30 degrees on the exhaust side.

 

The cockpit CVO SG is a nice place to watch the miles roll in front of you. The windshield tinted 7 inches (Electra Glide) provides better protection than smaller SG, while providing an appropriate style sports. A very neutral riding position helps the rider feel completely in control and comfortable. The audio system sounds great, cruise control maintains a constant speed, and self-cancellation turnsignals work perfectly.

We are grateful to have the engine in TC110 walk around Lake Tahoe, we took a mile high, the height would have the TC96 out of breath. Throttle response is exemplary, and engine vibration is isolated from the large bucket driver in all cruising speeds, with the help of overdrive 6-speed transmission.

The Street Glide is one of our favorite Harleys, and the CVO version try to create the elements of performance, quality of finish and the luxury of giving more attractive. As a platform for passenger cars, is almost perfect, marked only by the rear suspension and a minimum storage capacity is very limited.

 

Adjust OEM Street Glide retails for almost $ 18,000 is the color options, which sounds like a sensible next to the MSRP of $ 32.5K CVO. But the '"alpha-riders" who says Harley CVO to its customers and for which the money does not seem to be a problem, this is tarted up to the Glide to meet the comfort, luxury and exclusivity - only 3700 or so built.