H-D CVO Road Glide Ultra - 2011
Harley-Davidson released their 2011 model lineup at 10am (pacific).
There are minor feature improvements across the board and three new bikes: the Road Glide Ultra, Sportster SuperLow, and XR1200X. In addition, for select touring models new in 2011 is an optional $1,995 PowerPak package, which adds ABS, a security system, and bumps up the 96 cubic inch motor to 103 cubic inches. Touring models also receive a narrower seat with revised cushioning. Softails receive new hand controls with a single hazard button and trip switch, and the larger odometer which adds gear and rpm info.
On the CVO front, H-D is building one new model (CVO Road Glide Ultra) and three models return for 2011: the Street Glide, Ultra Classic Electra Glide, Softail Convertible. All are powered by Screamin’ Eagle 110 engines. The models are:
- CVO Road Glide Ultra — Priced at $35,999, and gets an upgraded BOOM! bagger audio speaker system.
- CVO Softail Convertible — Priced at $29,599, and features a new mini-ape handlebar, larger saddlebags, a two-speaker stereo with an iPod, cruise control, and ABS.
- CVO Street Glide — Priced at $32,499, and gets to wear a 19″ front wheel (the largest ever on a touring Harley)
- CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide — Priced at $36,499 and it includes a Road Tech zumo 660 navigation system, a power locking system, ABS, and a new dual-heated hammock-style suspended seat.
The new lineup features a drop from last years 38 bikes to 32 motorcycles, with four of those comprising the CVO lineup. There is a lot more information and photo’s on Basem Wasef motorcycle blog.
So what are your thoughts about the 2011 Harley-Davidson model lineup?
Photo courtesy H-D.
Yep, just what good old Harley Riders need as line up changes ……. more $30,000+ CVO’s. The only reason the CVO’s are selling is that the only people with money to spend are the very rich …….. not the good old working man in middle income America.
Now granted, I haven’t really researched this, but isn’t the PowerPak package the same stuff that distinguishes the Ultra Limited from the Ultra? I wonder if H-D isn’t micromanaging their lineup a bit.