2009 Harley Davidson Models Announced
Harley Davidson Announces 2009 Model Line-up
The wait is over... Harley Davidson has announced the official 2009 model line-up. Here's a quick look at the 2009 models.
2009 Tri Glide Ultra Classic Harley-Davidson introduces a three-wheeled motorcycle built on a chassis specifically designed for this application. The Tri Glide Ultra Classic offers classic styling and is sold and serviced by the network of Harley-Davidson dealers and covered by a two year Harley-Davidson limited warranty.Tri Glide Ultra Classic Key Features
- Rubber mounted Twin Cam 103 engine with ESPFI
- 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
- Brembo dual-disk front brake system
- Hayes Brake dual-disc rear brake system with integrated park brake
- Six-gallon tank
- 80 watt Advanced Audio System by Harmon/Kardon
- 40 watt CB radio and intercom system
- MSRP $29,999
Approximately 3,000 lucky buyers will call this slick looking CVO Road Glide their own. With the Screamin' Eagle 110 Twin Cam engine producing 115 ft. lbs. of torque at 4,000 rpm cruising at speed will not be a problem. Changes to the exhaust system and the all new touring frame add up to increased comfort for both rider and passenger.
CVO Fat Bob Key Features
- Rubber-mounted, air-cooled, Screamin' Eagle Twin Cam 110
- 6-speed Cruise Drive Transmission
- Frame mounted aerodynamic fairing with cockpit-style wrap-around instrument cluster
- Brembo front and rear disk brakes
- MSRP $30,999, California buyers have to pay $31,195
The CVO Fat Bob is a limited-production motorcycle created by the Harley-Davidson CVO group. Approximately 2,450 2009 CVO Fat Bob motorcycles will be hand built by the highly skilled production team at the Harley-Davidson Kansas City Vehicle Operations Center.
CVO Fat Bob Key Features
- Rubber-mounted, air-cooled, Screamin' Eagle Twin Cam 110
- Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (EFPFI)
- 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
- Wide 130mm front tire with "Big Block" tread pattern
- 180mm rear tire with "Big Block" tread pattern
- Chrome 1.25-inch diameter handlebar with internal wiring
- MSRP $25,299, $25,499 in California
If you want to cover big miles on a big comfortable bike this is the one. With 113 ft. lbs. of torque at 3,750 cruising the plains or riding the Sierras will be a quick comfortable ride.
CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Key Features
- Wide 180/17-inch rear tire and 130mm/16-inch front tire
- 160 watt CD/AM/FM/WB/MP3 advanced Audio System by Harmon-Kardon
- Carryout Saddlebag and Tour-Pak liners
- MSRP $35,499 and $35,699 in California
The wide angular air-box cover and the chopped tail section gives the new V-Rod Muscle lines that are clean and powerful. The 34-degree fork rake and the long "sidepipe" dual exhausts give the Muscle a long and low look.
V-Rod Muscle Key Features
- Liquid cooled, 1250cc Revolution V-Twin engine
- 122hp at 8250rpm and 85 ft. lbs. torque at 7000 rpm
- Assist/Slipper Clutch with reduced lever effort
- New Five-spoke cast aluminum 19-inch front wheel
- New Five-spoke cast alluminum 18-inch rear wheel with 240mm tire
- New 43mm Inverted forks
The Harley-Davidson Dyna family has roots back to the 1970s. All Dyna models feature a new silver-face speedometer with fuel range read-out.
Street Bob Key Features
- Vibration isolated Twin Cam 96 engine
- Black and silver powder-coated engine
- Gloss black steel laced wheels 19=inch front and 17-inch rear
- 160mm/17-inch rear / 100mm/19-inch front tires
The suspension has been upgraded on the 2009 Sportster Custom Models. The new Slotted Cast Aluminum rear wheel is four pounds lighter to reduce unsprung weight. Combined with the chrome Laced Steel 21-inch front wheel and chrome components the XL1200C has a custom hot rod look.
XL1200C Sportster Key Features
- Rubber-mounted XL Evolution 1200cc engine
- Black powder-coated engine with chrome covers
- Chrome Staggered Shorty Dual exhaust
- New recalibrated suspension
- New low profile front fender
- 4.5 gallon fuel tank
All photos courtesy of and copyrighted by Harley-Davidson
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