influences with new dark and bronze finishes . Undiminished comfort and the iconic batwing fairing appeal to the traditionalist mindset - meet the new breed of speed and style from Harley-Davidson ." Mechanical features are identical to the 2023 Street Glide ST model . The ' Fast Johnnie ' Road Glide ST " projects more menace than ever and backs it up with West Coast styling elements and black and bronze finishes - setting this bike apart from the performance bagger crowd . Legendary comfort and the ' sharknose ' fixed fairing appeal to a rider who wants to make quick work of the open road ." Mechanical features are identical to the 2023 Road Glide ST model . The Electra Glide Highway King , the third model in the Harley-Davidson Icons Motorcycle Collection , " impresses with pure nostalgia ." Featuring wire-spoke wheels , whitewall tires , a two-tone windshield , the suspension solo saddle and the selected paint colors
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2023 Electra Glide Highway King
are " inspired by a classic Harley- Davidson : the 1968 FLH Electra Glide - a motorcycle that conquered the highways in the era of paper maps and 15 cent burgers ." The Electra Glide Highway King " combines the flair of the Swingin ' Sixties with the comfort and technology of a modern Harley- Davidson Grand American touring bike ." As part of the Icons Motorcycle Collection , the Motor Company
' West Coast styling influences '
presents a model once a year in a strictly limited edition that pays homage to a classic Harley-Davidson . Every single machine in the collection is numbered and is only produced in the respective year of its release . Only 1,750 units of the new Electra Glide Highway King will be produced . In 1968 , the Electra Glide was Harley-
Davidson ' s top model . " At that time , if you wanted even more comfort and convenience on your tours , you could order your bike with King of the Highway accessories , which included a suitcase , a windshield , a luggage rack and engine guards . In that era , the Electra Glide was a very luxurious motorcycle ," said Brad Richards . " The colors we chose for the Highway King are reminiscent of the original paint variants that were offered in 1968 . We even carefully matched the paint at the bottom of the windshield to the paintwork . In 1968 , the optionally available fiberglass cases were only offered in white , so we kept them in white in 2023 as well . The result is a thoroughly modern bike that looks like an authentic classic ." The Highway King is offered in two color variants - Hi-Fi Orange ( limited to 1,000 copies ) and Hi-Fi Magenta ( limited to 750 copies ). The cases are finished in Birch White . " The accent stripe , which sets the black denim areas on the tank apart from the base color , is the same color . Even the tank logo is based on that of the 1968 model . Harley-Davidson uses laser engraving for the graphics of the Icons Motorcycle Collection and a serial number into an insert of the tank console ." The removable windshield is tinted in the lower area to match the color of the paintwork . Harley says that the sprung , black and white solo saddle with chrome railing is also reminiscent of the style of the FL models of the 1960s . " The chromeplated wire-spoke wheels and the wide whitewall tires contribute to the nostalgic look , as do the chromeplated trim on the front fender and on the cases , the metal applications on the front fender and the fan air filter cover . Both sides of the front fender are adorned with Electra Glide lettering ." The backbone of the Electra Glide Highway King is the stiff H-D Touring frame and a chassis designed for longdistance use . With a rotary control , the preload of the rear emulsion shocks can be hydraulically adjusted to achieve optimal handling depending on the load of the bike and the needs
' FLHFB - the third model in the Icons Motorcycle Collection '
of the rider . Dual-bending valve technology optimizes the damping behavior of the 49 mm fork , which ensures a safe riding experience , especially on uneven roads . The FLHFB Electra Glide Highway King 114 inch ( 1,868 cc ) M-8 is equipped with a Screamin ' Eagle exhaust system ; electronic cruise control is available as standard , and additional features include halogen headlights and auxiliary headlights , ' Reflex ' braking system with a package of assistance systems ( the RDRS Safety Enhancements - cornering anti-lock braking , corner-optimized electronic brake force distribution , cornering traction control , traction control and vehicle holding assist . www . AMDchampionship . com AFTERMARKET MOTO DESIGN - JUNE 2023 33