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New Style Choices and Features for H-D Hot Rod Baggers

A trio of Hot Rod Baggers " with fresh swagger and new features is part of the collection of special motorcycles for 2021 . With a slammed stance and muscular M-8 114 power , the Road King Special , Road Glide Special and Street Glide Special models combine commanding street presence with the long-haul capabilities of the H-D Touring chassis . These bikes are designed to rule the boulevard on Friday night and run for the border at daybreak ." For 2021 , the Street Glide Special and Road Glide Special models are offered with new two-tone paint options , and with a choice of a blacked-out or bright chrome styling treatments , " giving the customer a choice of a look that ’ s dark and sinister , or brilliant and more traditional ." All Special models are now equipped with the highperformance ventilator air cleaner with a washable filter element and a new low-profile engine guard . Each Special model is powered by the 10.5:1 compression ratio 114 inch ( 1,868 cc ) M-8 . In the Touring chassis , the rubber-mounted and counterbalanced engine " delivers inspiring performance and classic Harley looksound-feel . Engine features include four-valve cylinder heads , dual spark plugs , single camshaft ( to reduce mechanical noise ), advanced cylinder head design and dual knock sensors ." The Tourers feature Harley ' s 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission , but the
Road Glide Special

CVO Models " Combine Exclusive Performance , Style and Luxury "

troublesome hydraulic clutch has been dropped in favor of a traditional cable design - Harley has had no end of problems and recalls with the hydraulic clutch . The Tourers also use the Showa dual bending valve internal technology front suspension " for linear damping performance and a smooth ride "; emulsion technology rear shocks " are calibrated for touring and feature a single-knob pre-load adjustment that does not require tools or maintenance ." The lowered rear suspension gives the Special models a " slammed stance " and Prodigy cast-aluminum wheels ( 19-inch front , 18-inch rear ) are exclusive to Special models ; the Specials have standard reflex linked Brembo brakes with ABS .
With two models giving a debut to new Harley-Davidson Audio powered by Rockford Fosgate , Harley ' s Custom Vehicle Operations ( CVO ) models " represent the pinnacle of Harley style and design . " Created for the most discerning customers [ aka the
ones with the deepest pockets ], the 2021 CVO models offer show-stopping finishes , advanced technology , exclusive components and attention to detail that borders on obsessive , engineered and assembled to factory-quality standards and backed by the
CVO Limited
Harley-Davidson limited warranty . " The M-8 117 powertrain - the most displacement and power offered in a motorcycle straight from the Harley-Davidson factory - is exclusive to four limited-production , premium CVO models - the CVO Limited ,
CVO Street Glide , the CVO Road Glide and CVO Tri Glide Trike . " Each 2021 CVO model features new paint and graphics . The CVO Road Glide and CVO Street Glide models introduce high-fidelity Stage II Harley-Davidson Audio powered by Rockford Fosgate . " Harley-Davidson and Rockford Fosgate have worked together to create all-new components that produce legendary sound - an advanced , high-performance audio system that pushes the bounds of technology , featuring speakers and amplifiers designed specifically for Harley . H-D Audio powered by Rockford Fosgate with Stage II tri-axial speakers is the exclusive featured audio system for the 2021 CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide models ."
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