2006 Harley Davidson Road Glide Touring - Metallic Cherry w/ Silver Accent

2006 Harley-Davidson Road Glide BaseIntro

The 2006 Harley-Davidson Road Glide is a sleek and sexy touring bike that offers everything one wants or needs in a long-range tourer. From the generous storage capacity of its lockable GTX nylon alloy saddlebags, o the brand-new 40-watt premium sound system courtesy of Harman/Kardon, o stone is left unturned by America""s most legendary motorcycle manufacturer.

The Harley-Davidson Road Glide""s engine is similar to the one found on Harley-Davidson""s other Glide models – the impeccable 1450cc, ir-cooled, win-Cam 88 engine. Available only as an option on the other Glide models, he Road Glide also comes standard with an Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) system. This ingenious system delivers a smooth and seamless response from the bike""s belt-driven rear wheel, nd helps boost fuel economy. In fact, he Harley-Davidson Road Glide gets a strong 39 mpg city/46 mpg highway. Given the fact that the bike weighs a hefty 762 lbs., hat""s quite an achievement. Plus, ith its high-capacity five gallon fuel tank, ou""re looking at well over 200 miles of riding, efore having to stop to refuel.

The chassis of the 2006 Harley-Davidson Road Glide features a steel, quare-section backbone, ith twin downtubes for superior rigidity. The bike""s 41.3mm triple circuit damping (TCD) front fork with 4.6 inches of travel, nd rear air-adjustable shock with 3.0 inches of travel, ombine to ensure that its ride is smooth and consistent on all riding surfaces. Additionally, ts super-thick MU85B16 rear tire helps prevent slipping, o you can ride with greater confidence. Braking is efficiently handled by dual 292mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel, nd a solo 292mm disc with four-piston calipers on the rear wheel.

Visually, he 2006 Harley-Davidson Road Glide looks as great as it rides. Its new black slash graphics give the available eight different color options a sharp and bold contrast. Countering the beautiful paint job on the bike""s fairing and saddlebags is the pristine silver powder-coated engine with chrome covers. In fact, hrome can be found all over the machine, rom the cockpit""s instrument panel, o the slash-cut mufflers running along the bottom sides of the bike. While the Road Glide looks exceptional out of the box, wners will no doubt enjoy the freedom of expression Harley-Davidson provides with their endless array of customizable options.

The 2006 Harley-Davidson Road Glide is built to be driven. Unlike other touring bikes on the road, he Road Glide""s fairing is mounted to the bike""s frame, nd not the handlebars. This gives the bike improved response and handling, hile reducing the weight on the front fork suspension. Plus, ruise control is standard, o all you have to do is turn it on, et it, nd the road is yours to enjoy.

New For 2006

• The 2006 Harley-Davidson Road Glide is a carryover model that features most of the same components and design aesthetics as the previous year""s model. However, his year""s model does feature a new ignition switch, ew pinstripe footboard inserts, new low-effort clutch, new Harman-Kardon audio system, nd a new 50 amp/650 watt charging system.

2006 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Specs

• Model:Road Glide Base
• Engine Type: Four-Stroke
• Bore and Stroke: 95.3mm x 101.6mm
• Compression ratio: 8.91:1
• Valve Train: OHV - Pushrod
• Induction: Fuel Injected
• Ignition: Electric
• Transmission: Manual
• Final Drive: Belt
• Fuel Capacity: 5 gal
• Estimated Fuel Economy: 39 mpg city/46 mpg highway
• Brakes (Front): Dual Disc
• Brakes (Rear): Disc
• Suspension (Front): Telescopic Fork
• Suspension (Rear): Twin Sided Swing Arm
• Wheelbase: 63.5 inches
• Seat Height: 26.9 inches
• Curb Weight: 762 lbs.
• Tires (Front): MT90B16 ***UPGRADED TO 21" TIRE & RIM*** (SEE PHOTO)
• Tires (Rear): MU85B16
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