Positioned in Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2009 Harley-Davidson FLTRSE3 CVO Road Glide pairs a 1800 cc (109.8 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 155 Nm (114.3 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 101.6 x 111.3 mm (4.0 x 4.4 inches) with a 9.2:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the FLTRSE3 CVO Road Glide measures 384 kg (847 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 668 mm (26.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,614 mm (63.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 22.7-liter (6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Standover Height
668 mm (26.3 in)
Engine
Displacement1800.0 ccm (109.84 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Torque155.0 Nm (15.8 kgf-m or 114.3 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke101.6 x 111.3 mm (4.0 x 4.4 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchHydraulically actuated, 9-plate wet, with high performance spring
Performance
ExhaustChrome, 2-1-2 exhaust header pipe design with
Chassis
Frame TypeNew mild steel, single spar rigid backbone with
Rake26.0°
Trail170 mm (6.7 inches)
Front Suspension41.3mm telescopic, cartridge-style damping
Front Travel117 mm (4.6 inches)
Rear SuspensionAir-adjustable
Rear Travel51 mm (2.0 inches)
Wheelbase1614 mm (63.5 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/70-B18
Rear Tyre180/55-B18
Front BrakesDouble disc. 4-piston calipers
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 2-piston calipers
Rear Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight384.0 kg (846.6 pounds)
Seat Height668 mm (26.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2428 mm (95.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity22.70 litres (6.00 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsTitanium Dust with Ghost Feather graphics; Electric Orange and Vivid Black with Ghost Feather graphics
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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