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Actually, we’ve never underestimated Harley CVO division’s power to deliver a radically upgraded Road Glide. Everything on this bike is taken to a whole new level, unveiling a treatment more likely for supersports bikes to benefit of.

And for the new 2009 model, it is the third edition of a Road Glide model from the CVO group. This motorcycle first appeared in 2000 and made a splash with its distinctive, slashing Screamin’ Eagle head on each side of its VR Racing Orange fairing. For this new model, it is design by the inspiration for the paint scheme, which features ghosted flamed feathers in the accent stripe on the fairing, tank, side covers and bags, and a more-subtle Screamin’ Eagle on the fairing.

The CVO Road Glide is powered by the Screamin’ Eagle Twin Cam 110 engine, 110 cubic inches of pure American V-Twin muscle and the largest engine offered by Harley-Davidson. Also available only on CVO models, the Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) Twin Cam 110 produces 115 ft. lbs. of torque at 4000 rpm and features electronic throttle control and a heavy-duty, self-adjusting clutch with hydraulic actuation. Meanwhile, in CVO-exclusive granite powdercoat with chrome covers, and features a new “110 Screamin’ Eagle” badge on the air cleaner cover insert. For the air intake, the engine breathes through a new air cleaner cover with an exposed Stage 1 Screamin’ Eagle element, and exhaust escapes through four-inch chrome touring mufflers with chrome billet end caps. A custom oil cooler has a chrome cover with the CVO logo. In addition, the new Touring chassis is equipped with a new motor-mount system that reduces engine shake at idle, a new 2-1-2 exhaust system with a one-piece front exhaust shield, and a new 180 mm Dunlop Multi-Tread rear tire that offers longer tread life and 27 percent more luggage payload.

For the exterior look, it is equipped with composite skirts are added to the saddlebag bottoms and wrap over the exhaust pipe outlets. Filler strips between the saddlebag and rear fender incorporate LED stop/turn/tail lights that replace the traditional fender-mounted lights and signals. The front fender has been lowered about three-quarters of an inch to balance the bike visually front-to-rear with a new mounting bracket, and the fender covers a new 18-inch-diameter front wheel. The effect is to place the front fender skirt as low as is practically possible for street use. The CVO Road Glide rolls on 18-inch Blade chrome forged aluminum wheels front and rear.

For the more comfortable, two-up seat with Buffalo inserts and a matching passenger backrest. The new Touring exhaust system creates more space between the passenger and the exhaust pipe, producing less heat. Also, The CVO Road Glide is features with Brembo brakes with ABS are standard equipment and for entertainment, there has two-speaker AM/FM/WB/CD/MP3 Advanced Audio System by Harman /Kardon, and air-adjustable rear suspension.

The 2009 CVO Road Glide comes with three color combinations. That is Stardust Silver with Titanium Dust, Yellow Pearl with Charcoal Slate and Electric Orange with Vivid Black. For the security equipment, a security system with smart siren, a CVO indoor cover and unique Harley-Davidson CVO gold ignition key with display box are included.