2011 FLTRU Road Glide Ultra
The Road Glide Ultra combines the light handling and wind-splitting aerodynamics of a frame-mounted fairing with a full complement of touring appointments for the devoted long distance rider and passenger. The innovative Harley-Davidson Touring chassis is based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swingarm developed to withstand the demands of long-haul touring riders and today’s powerful engines.
Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra Model Highlights
NEW PowerPak setup with large, 1690 cc, Twin Cam 103 engine, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and Harley-Davidson Smart Security System with hands-free fob
NEW Injection Molded King Tour-Pak with soft luggage liners, storage pockets and wrap-around rear tail/brake lights; 2.26 cu. ft. volume
NEW Vented lower fairings with integral storage compartments
NEW 80-watt, four-speaker Harmon/Kardon Advanced Audio with CD/MP3 player, and CB/Intercom
NEW One-piece, two-up Electra Glide classic comfort stitch seat shaped to improve rider leg reach to the ground, and to provide better lower back support
• Aerodynamic, frame-mounted fairing incorporates clear Lexan windshield, dual headlamps and a cockpit-style instrument display
• Black powder-coated powertrain with chrome covers
• Chrome, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers
• Black, 28-spoke Cast Aluminum wheels
• Mid-frame air deflectors
• Chrome, low-profile fuel tank console
• Deep FL front fender
• Stainless steel, classic touring handlebar
• Passenger backrest with wrap-around armrests
• Injection-molded GTX saddlebags; 2.26 cu. ft. volume
• Electronic speedometer and tachometer plus fuel, voltage, oil pressure and ambient air temperature gauges
• Combination stop/turn/tail lights
• Clean rear fender with low mount license plate module and LED illumination
Key Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra Key Features
The Road Glide Ultra combines the light handling and wind-splitting aerodynamics of a frame-mounted fairing with a full complement of touring appointments for the devoted long-distance rider and passenger.
The innovative Harley-Davidson Touring chassis is based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swingarm developed to withstand the demands of long-haul touring riders and today’s powerful engines.
• Frame-mounted Twin Cam 103 V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
• 6-Speed Cruise Drive transmission with integrated Isolated Drive System (IDS)
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Dunlop “Multi-Tread” rear tire construction extends tire life by 25 percent
• Brembo 4-piston front and rear caliper with dual front rotor brake system
• Air-adjustable rear shocks
• Full-length rider footboards
• Height-adjustable passenger footboards
• Six-gallon fuel tank
• Harley-Davidson Smart Security System with hands-free security fob
• Optional electronic cruise control
• Optional Chrome, Aluminum Profile laced wheels
USA Specifications
U.S. MSRP – Vivid Black $22,499. Solids $23,059
ENGINE
Engine Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103™
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.875 in. x 4.38 in. (98.4 mm x 111.3 mm)
Displacement 103 cu. in. (1690 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Fuel System Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Fiberglass, washable
Lubrication System Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 32/68 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise Drive®
U.S. Gear Ratios (overall):
• 1st 9.593
• 2nd 6.65
• 3rd 4.938
• 4th 4.0
• 5th 3.407
• 6th 2.875
DIMENSIONS
Length 98.7 in. (2507 mm)
Overall Width 36.2 in. (919 mm)
Overall Height 55.0 in. (1397 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden 27.3 in. (693 mm)
• Unladen 29.1 in. (739 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.1 in. (130 mm)
Rake (steering head) 26°
Fork Angle 29.2°
Trail 6.7 in. (170 mm)
Wheelbase 63.5 in. (1613 mm)
Tires (Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall front and rear):
• Front – D408F
• Rear – D407
BW 130/80B17 65H
BW 180/65B16 81H
Fuel Capacity 6.0 gal. (22.7 L)
(warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4.0 qts. (3.8 L)
Transmission Capacity 1.0 qts.
Primary Chain
Case Capacity 1.4 qts.
Weight:
• As Shipped 850 lbs. (385.6 kg)
• In Running Order 888 lbs. (402.8 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1360 lbs. (616.9 kg)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating
• Front 500 lbs. (226.8 kg)
• Rear 927 lbs. (420.5 kg)
CHASSIS
Frame Mild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded
Swingarm Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 41.3 mm telescopic, triple-circuit damping
Rear Shocks Air-adjustable
Wheels (Chrome, Profile Tubeless Laced Aluminum):
• Front Black, 28-spoke Cast Aluminum 17 in. x 3 in. (432 mm x 76 mm)
• Rear Black, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum 16 in. x 5 in. (406 mm x 127 mm)
Brakes:
• Caliper Type 32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear
• Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, fixed rotors
• Front (dual) 11.81 in. x .2 in. (300 mm x 5 mm)
• Rear 11.81 in. x .28 in. (300 mm x 7 mm)
• Anti-lock Braking System (option) Available
Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel 4.6 in. (117 mm)
• Rear Wheel 3 in. (76 mm)
Engineered for Sidecar Use Available
PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque (per SAE J1349):
• North America 102 ft. lbs. @ 3500 RPM (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM)
Lean Angle:
• Right 33°
• Left 31°
Fuel Economy
(EPA urban/highway test)
35/54 mpg (6.70/4.40 L/100 km)
ELECTRIC
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating)
Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 28-amp/hour, 270 cca
Charging Three-phase, 50-amp system (585W @ 13V, 2000 RPM, 650W max power @ 13V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W (5W/21W)
• Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps – High beam, running lights, directional, light bar, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals, security system (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warning, cruise control,
ABS (optional)
COLOR OPTIONS
Solids
• Vivid Black
• Brilliant Silver Pearl
• Cool Blue Pearl
• Merlot Sunglo
WARRANTY
Warranty 24 months 0(unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter
For more discussion on Harley Davidson Motorcycles go to link
- 2009 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic
- 2011 Harley Motorcycle Specs
- 2010 Harley Motorcycle Specs
- 2011 FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra
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