2014 Electra Glide Ultra Classic

2014 Electra Glide Ultra Classic

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• August 19, 2013

Harley-Davidson Eases the Faithful Into Liquid Cooling for 2014

I can't remember the last time I debated whether to use "blasphemy" or "sacrilege" in the first sentence of an article, but Harley-Davidson's 2014 model announcement has me making that debate. Is it ironic that in the year Indian comes out swinging with a very traditional line of Chief motorcycles, Harley-Davidson announces that some of its 2014 Touring models will feature "Twin-Cooled" engines that circulate coolant through the cylinder heads and, in combination with more traditional air cooling allow for higher compression ratios and more stable engine output?

Harley has, of course, had its liquid-cooled V-Rod, but this is the first time Harley has introduced liquid cooling to its more traditional engines.  A discrete radiator is located in each fairing lower on these new models.  Three models will receive the "Twin-Cooled" engine, including the 103 cubic inch Electra Glide Ultra Limited motorcycle (pictured above) and the Tri Glide Ultra motorcycle. A 110 cubic inch version of the "Twin-Cooled" engine will also be found in the 2014 CVO Limited.

The other big news  for Harley is "Project Rushmore", which incorporates special features into eight 2014 models, including the Road King, Street Glide, Street Glide Special, Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Ultra Limited, Tri Glide Ultra, CVO Ultra Limited and CVO Road King. What is "Project Rushmore" entail?

The bikes featuring Project Rushmore enhancements offer more power (from either Twin-Cooled High Output Twin Cam 103, or air-cooled High Output Twin Cam 103 motors), a sophisticated, linked ABS brake system, an advanced Boom! Box infotainment system that incorporates voice control, for music, phone and GPS, as well as intercom and CD functions (including a 6-1/2 touch screen control feature), reduced head buffeting from a redesigned Batwing fairing, as well as various styling changes and other features.

Here is what Harley has to say on its web site about the new "Twin-Cooled" engines:

"If you started in 1909 with the very first Harley-Davidson V-Twin engine and worked your way up through every engine, every innovation, every improvement, every ride, every durability test in all those years and countless miles since, you arrive at the Twin Cooled High Output Twin Cam 103™ engine. This is the top of the line. 103 cubic inches of air and precision cooled Harley-Davidson®V-twin power. Twin cooling cools the heads around the exhaust ports to deliver at or near peak performance under all operating conditions and temperatures. Higher compression ratio increases efficiency and horsepower. There's a new airbox for increased airflow and a new cam to optimize low-end torque. It's got the fastest 60 to 80 mph 5th gear roll on in the history of Harley-Davidson. Which means it's got the most passing power in the history of Harley-Davidson. On top of all that, it puts less heat on the rider and passenger on scorching days and in stop and go traffic."

For more information and details regarding the new 2014 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, visit the Harley-Davidson web site.

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