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Harley-Davidson is more than legendary street bikes, glistening custom bikes and king of the road touring bikes. Harley-Davidson is a way of life. The ultimate result of a heritage of uncompromising commitment. The kind of commitment that comes from 76 years of understanding what the true motorcyclist wants, needs and demands from motorcycling.
To put it quite simply, Harley-Davidson is more, much more, than just a machine.
From time to time Harley-Davidson brings a new breed of motorcycle into the stable. It's a stable of proven champions. But the new Tour Glide has earned the right to wear Harley colors.
Tour Glide's roots can be traced back to the beginning of motorcycle touring. Deep inside you'll find its heart is all Harley. You'll find the massive 80 cu. in. V-Twin.
All the other Harley credentials are there, too. Like the Tour Glide ride. You'll find it sensational. The unique tri-mounted chassis utilizes maintenance free automotive type elastomer engine mounts, that isolate the entire rear swing arm, drive train and engine from the rest of the machine. The result, road shock and engine feedback are dampened out, giving you a ride that is smooth and true.
Tour Glide has the power of a workhorse yet handles like a quarter horse. The unique frame design and fork head positioning make handling effortless. Couple that with an amazing 35° lean angle and Tour Glide handles like a lighter weight bike.
Tour Glide's all new five speed gear box provides effortless shifting, up or down. There's power when and where you need it, even riding two up and carrying the fully loaded weight of the standard saddle bags and king size TourPak.
Transferring the power to the pavement is virtually trouble free. The enclosed, lubricated chain drive more than doubles the life of the chain.
Up front, you're in full command. The frame mounted fairing makes steering easier. Inside, the newly designed integrated instument pod tells you how you're doing. The dual headlights light your way. And with over 50 accessories available, you can go in style.
From the ground up, Tour Glide is every bit a thoroughbred. eager, always ready for a run. It's undoubtedly the finest touring machine we've ever put together. But you'll definitely find it to be much more than that.
From Tour Glide's enclosed chain drive to its frame mounted fairing with integrated instrument pod, this thoroughbred is all the touring machine you'll ever need. On the open road, it becomes even more than that.
The heart is clearly visible - the massive V-Twin engine. Whether it be the awesome 1980 edition shovelhead, the '48-'65 panhead or the '36-'47 knucklehead, all of them deliver world renowned low end torque. And all of them are still seen on the streets today.
But even close up like this, what you can't see is the soul. It's even a bit difficult to describe. It's a combination of machine, technology and uncompromising principles. It's unflinching commitment to a tradition. It's a way of life.
It comes from years of distinctive styling and design. It comes from constant refinement and unending quality control. It comes from living, breathing and building motorcycles for over 76 years.
It comes from being the number one superbike company in the world.
You reach the soul by understanding the biker, by being a biker. And producing the right kind of accessories to fit the bike. Gear and leathers to fit the biker, body and soul.
Every time you walk into a Harley dealer's showroom. Every time you step up to the parts counter, the soul surrounds you. Because you're face to face with guys who know Harleys inside out. Guys who ride Harleys. Guys who take care in tightening up a chrome headbolt or adjusting a clutch. Every Harley is meticulously gone over, as if it were their own. They take great pride in being part of a motorcycling legend.
When you own a Harley-Davidson, you own a piece of Americana. You enter the world of Harley. You become a part of its heart and soul. Then, and only then, can you really understand how Harley-Davidson can be so much more than a machine.