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New Harley-Davidson Technologies
Enhance Select Models
H-D Connect Service: The H-D
Connect service introduces
subscription-based
cellular
connectivity to equipped Harley-
Davidson motorcycles to keep riders
connected to their motorcycle through
their smartphone using the latest
version of the Harley-Davidson App.
The H-D Connect service allows
owners to connect remotely to their
motorcycle to view key vehicle health
information. It also provides the owner
with the reassurance of being able to
remotely monitor their motorcycle's
security, including tamper alerts and
stolen vehicle assistance, on the
Harley-Davidson App.
H-D Connect service is a standard
feature for 2020 Touring (except Road
King/S and Electra Glide Standard
models), Tri Glide Ultra and CVO
models, and the LiveWire motorcycle
(in regions where available). Harley-
Davidson motorcycles equipped with
H-D Connect service include a cellular
telematics control unit (TCU) that
functions as a (LTE) enabled modem
connecting equipped motorcycles to
the cloud.
The H-D Connect service is not
available in all markets. Market
availability will vary. The H-D Connect
service will be offered for a one-year
free trial period after the purchase of
a new, untitled 2020 model year
Harley-Davidson motorcycle in the U.S.
that is equipped with the H-D Connect
service. H-D Connect will be available
with a subscription charge following
the initial period.
Motorcycle Status: With H-D
Connect service and the H-D App, the
motorcycle owner will be able to check
key vehicle health information on the
H-D App at any time, from any location
where sufficient cellular signal is
available. Information available
through the H-D Connect service
includes high-voltage battery charge
status or fuel level, available range, tire
pressure (on TPMS-equipped models),
ride mode (on equipped models),
odometer, infotainment software
updates where applicable, and riding
statistics. LiveWire model owners can
use the H-D App to search for, and
navigate to, compatible charge station
locations, and while charging, view
time to completion and receive
charging alerts without having to
physically be near the motorcycle.
Tamper alerts and stolen vehicle
tracking service: To ensure that an
owner's bike is safe and secure, the H-
D connect service indicates the
location of the parked motorcycle on a
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map in the Harley-Davidson App at any
time and in any location where
sufficient cellular signal is available. H-
D Connect service will send an alert to
the owner's phone if the security
system is activated when the
motorcycle has been bumped or is
being tampered with. Another alert
will be sent to the owner's phone if the
motorcycle is moved out of the geo-
fenced area, and GPS-enabled
stolen-vehicle tracking provides peace
of mind should the owner need to
locate their motorcycle.
Reflex Defensive Rider Systems
(RDRS): A new collection of
technology designed to match
motorcycle performance to available
traction during acceleration,
deceleration and braking. The systems
are designed to aid the rider in
controlling the vehicle while
accelerating and braking in a straight steering and path corrections.
Cornering Enhanced Electronic
Linked Braking (C-ELB) applies
braking effort to both wheels when the
rider uses either the hand lever (front)
or foot pedal (rear) brake control,
which can help many riders achieve
better braking performance. The
Electronically Linked Braking (ELB)
system provides more responsiveness
and allows for more balanced front
and rear braking under a wide variety
of brake applications. The system
provides more linking when the rider
is applying heavier braking and
reduces or eliminates linking for light
braking and low speeds. When linked,
applying the front brake lever alone
will cause the system to also
dynamically apply an amount of
braking to the rear.
Applying the rear brake pedal alone
will cause the system to also apply an
line or while in a turn. A rider may find
the systems most helpful when riding
in adverse road conditions and in
urgent situations. The systems are
electronic and utilize the latest chassis
control, electronic brake control and
powertrain technology.
Available traction is determined by the
road/tire interface. The systems
bundled into the RDRS are only able to
adjust brake pressure or powertrain
torque in an attempt to keep the forces
at the tire from exceeding available
grip. These technologies do not have
the ability to increase grip, or to
intervene when the rider has not made
a brake or throttle application (e.g.
coasting through a corner with the
clutch disengaged). RDRS is not a
system to directly influence vehicle
direction. This is a key difference
between motorcycle RDRS and
Automotive Stability Control. The rider
is ultimately responsible for speed, amount of braking to the left front
caliper. C-ELB takes into account the
motorcycle lean angle or Trike lateral
acceleration. C-ELB will alter the
proportioning of brake pressure
between the front and rear brakes
when braking while cornering in an
attempt to improve the ability of the
bike to maintain the rider's intended
path.
Cornering Enhanced Antilock
Braking System (C-ABS) is
designed to prevent the wheels from
locking under braking and helps the
rider maintain control when braking in
a straight line, urgent situation. ABS
operates independently on front and
rear brakes to keep the wheels rolling
and prevent uncontrolled wheel lock.
C-ABS is a variant of ABS that takes
into consideration the lean angle of a
two-wheel motorcycle, or the lateral
acceleration of a Trike model. The brake
pressure required to limit wheel slip
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when cornering is typically lower than
the pressure required under straight
line operation.
Cornering Enhanced Traction
Control System (C-TCS) is designed
to prevent the rear wheel from
excessive spinning under acceleration
when going straight or cornering. C-
TCS can improve rider confidence
when available traction is
compromised by wet weather, a
sudden unanticipated change in the
surface, or when riding on an unpaved
road. The rider may select one of two
traction control modes: Standard
Mode is optimized for dry surfaces;
Rain Mode is optimized for wet
surfaces. The system can also be
turned off. The action of C-TCS is also
tailored when cornering based on lean
angle.
This C-TCS feature is standard on all
2020 LiveWire, CVO and Police models
and optional on all 2020 Touring
models in the U.S. (except Electra Glide
Standard models).
Drag-Torque Slip Control System
(DSCS) and Cornering DSCS is
designed to reduce excessive rear-
wheel slip under deceleration, which
typically occurs when the rider makes
an abrupt down-shift gear change or
decelerates on wet or slippery road
surfaces. When DSCS detects excessive
rear-wheel slip under deceleration it
will adjust engine torque delivery to
better match rear-wheel speed to road
speed. On models equipped with C-
DSCS the action of DSCS may be
tailored when cornering, based on
detected lean angle (two-wheel
motorcycles) or lateral acceleration
(Trike models).
Vehicle Hold Control (VHC) applies
and holds brake pressure when
activated and prevents the motorcycle
from rolling after the rider has released
the brake controls. The primary
function of VHC is to prevent the
motorcycle from rolling when it is
stopped - for example at a stop sign
on a hill, in stop-and-go traffic on a
slope, or on a steep decline out of a
parking structure. VHC is designed to
make it easier to ride away with
confidence by minimizing the number
of controls needed to pull away
smoothly. The system applies brake
pressure until the rider actuates the
throttle and clutch to pull away. VHC
may also be engaged when the
motorcycle is stopped on a flat surface
if the rider wants to maintain position
without applying pressure to a brake
control.
The rider activates VHC by
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