Harley-Davidson do Brasil offers motorcyclists more performance, style, technology and freedom for the soul in 2021. Highlights include the revamped Fat Boy 114 and new styling options for three popular performance baggers : Street Glide^®  Special, Road Glide^®  Special and Road King^®  Special.

Fat Boy 114:  The highlight of the Cruiser models
With its majestic stance, the Fat Boy^®  continues to be one of the most imposing bikes in the Harley-Davidson^{® portfolio} . The renewed style for 2021 brightens your look with shiny chrome replacing the satin chrome finish on the engine and front exhaust, rear fender holders and console.

Hot Rod Baggers featured in Touring models
The Harley-Davidson^®  Touring 2021 motorcycle range includes a trio of ” hot rod baggers ” with new style and new features. With a strong stance and the power of the Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine, the Road King^®  Special, Road Glide^®  Special and Street Glide^®  Special models combine a dominant presence with the long distance capabilities of the Harley-Davidson^®  Touring chassis . The Street Glide^®  Special and Road Glide^®  Special models have new two-tone paint options and a blacked-out finish. The Road King Special and Street Glide Special models are equipped with a new LED headlight Daymaker^®  and the three models feature a new low-profile engine protection that emphasizes their lines.

All Harley-Davidson Touring models, with the exception of the Road King Special, are equipped with the  Boom!™ Box GTS infotainment system  with color touchscreen compatible with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay  . With a wired connection to a compatible smartphone, the rider can use any of the applications to access streaming, communication and navigation services on the road while minimizing distractions.

NEWS IN THE CRUISER LINE
Harley-Davidson^®  Softail^® bikes  combine modern power and technology with authentic American style to offer a pure driving experience. New for the Softail 2021 models is the legendary Fat Boy^®  114 with a new style in shiny chrome. The six Harley-Davidson Softail models vary in style from classic to custom.

The Harley-Davidson Softail chassis offers the look of a  classic hardtail frame, but is supported by a modern suspension for smooth handling and excellent handling. A single coil-over damper   between the frame and the swing arm is out of sight below the seat. The chassis design is optimized to reduce weight without sacrificing rigidity. The rigidly mounted Milwaukee-Eight V-Twin engine further strengthens the entire chassis and contributes to a platform that offers strong acceleration and excellent handling and braking performance.

The Milwaukee-Eight^® V-Twin engine design with a 45 degree cylinder angle maintains the classic Harley-Davidson look-sound-feel. As it is rigidly mounted on the chassis, the engine is equipped with double counterweights to cancel the primary vibration and allow greater comfort for the driver and passenger. Double spark plugs ensure more complete combustion to maximize power and efficiency. The advanced design of the heads, detonation sensors and precise cooling allow a compression ratio of 10:1. The unique valve control helps to reduce mechanical noise so that a richer exhaust tone predominates.

Fat Boy^®114 updated
With its majestic stance, the Fat Boy^®  remains one of the most imposing bikes in the Harley-Davidson^{® portfolio}. The renewed style for 2021 brightens up your look, as shiny chrome replaces the satin chrome finish on the engine and exhaust, at the front end, rear fender brackets and console.

Features of Fat Boy^®114

• Milwaukee-Eight^®114  engine: The highest power offered at the factory in a Softail ^® chassis: torque of 16.11 kgf.m / 3000 rpm. Escape 2-into-2 offset shotgun. Free-flowing air filter with emblem 114.
• NEW  Bright Chrome Style
• Covers  Engine:  Covers  engine and  rocker covers  chrome or polished.
• Escape:  2-into-2 chrome mufflers with chrome shields.
• Front:  Nacelle with chrome headlight,   fork covers and  riser  highlight the massive front.
• Chrome details:  The rear fender brackets, tank console and air filter cover are finished in shiny chrome.
• Lakester Wheels:  Solid aluminum Lakester wheels (18 inch front and rear) with huge Michelin^®  Scorcher^®  11 tires , 160 mm front and 240 mm rear. The widest set of tires offered on a Harley-Davidson^® model gives the Fat Boy^® model  its steamroller stance.
• Trimmed fenders:  The front and rear fenders increase the tire size for greater presence.
• 18.9 liter fuel tank  with bullet hole console for more custom details.
• High-Performance Air Cleaner :  Ventilator air cleaner with exposed filter element that helps to increase the air flow to the engine.
• Lighthouse  Signature  LED:  Bright LED headlight features a boundary element  signature  The headlight is mounted on a specific nacelle for the Fat Boy model.
• Technology:  Keyless ignition and security system are standard equipment, USB charging port.
• Rear Suspension:  Hydraulic remote adjustment of the mono-shock rear suspension preload is accomplished simply by turning a knob located below the seat, making it easier to adjust for the weight of the passenger and driver
• Front  suspension : The Dual bending valve front suspension   responds quickly to inputs and keeps the front wheel on the road for impressive braking and handling performance.
• Braking:  The front and rear disc brakes provide excellent braking force. The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is standard equipment.

Colors options: Vivid Black, Black Jack Metallic, Deadwood Green, two-tone Gauntlet Gray Metallic/Vivid Black

THE  HARLEY-DAVIDSON^®  RDRS SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS  ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE CONFIDENCE THE DRIVER

The  Harley-Davidson^®  RDRS Safety Enhancements  (formerly known as RDRS) are a collection of technology designed to increase driver confidence during unexpected situations or poor road conditions. The  RDRS Safety Enhancements  have been designed to match the bike’s performance with the available traction during acceleration, deceleration and braking, straight or curved. The systems are electronic and use the latest chassis control, electronic brake control and engine technology.

“RDRS Safety Enhancements are technologies developed by Harley-Davidson and designed to make motorcycling more intuitive,” says Theo Keetell, VP Marketing.“ Our intention is to help drivers at all levels, in an unforeseen moment, when electronic intervention can react more quickly and with more precision than our own reflexes. A situation that activates an RDRS Safety Enhancement can be rare, but if it does, this technology can be very important”.

RDRS Safety Enhancements are standard on all Harley-Davidson Touring and CVO ™ models after 2020 in Brazil.

Important note: the available traction is determined by the road / tire interface. RDRS Safety Enhancements on motorcycles are only able to adjust the brake pressure or torque of the engine in an attempt to prevent the forces on the tire from exceeding the available grip. These technologies do not have the ability to increase grip or to intervene when the rider does not apply a brake or accelerator (for example, decelerating in a curve with the clutch disengaged). RDRS Safety Enhancements on motorcycles do not have the ability to directly influence the vehicle’s direction. This is a key difference between RDRS Safety Enhancements for motorcycles and stability control in automobiles. The driver is responsible for speed and direction corrections.

Cornering Enhanced RDRS Safety Enhancements
Some  RDRS Safety Enhancements  can be “cornering enhanced” technology that is specific to motorcycles and a fundamental difference between  RDRS Safety Enhancements  and car stability / traction control systems. Harley-Davidson motorcycles equipped with  RDRS Safety Enhancements  have an inertial measurement unit, or IMU, which measures and reports the angle of inclination of motorcycles when cornering. Since many bikes have different sized front and rear tires, when the bike leans into a curve, the wheels start to turn at slightly different speeds. The “patch” Tire traction – the part of the tire that actually touches the pavement – also changes as the bike tilts around a curve. Cornering enhanced technology takes this into account and, for optimal performance, it intervenes differently when the bike is tilted compared to when the bike is upright.

RDRS Safety Enhancements
Cornering Enhanced Electronic Linked Braking (C-ELB)
This technology applies braking effort to both wheels when the rider uses the manual brake lever (front) or pedal (rear), which can help many riders achieve better braking performance. The C-ELB system offers more responsiveness and allows for more balanced front and rear braking under a wide variety of braking applications. The system provides more connection when the rider applies stronger braking and reduces or eliminates the connection for light braking and low speeds. When connected, the application of the front brake lever will cause the system to also dynamically apply a quantity of braking to the rear. Applying only the rear brake pedal will cause the system to also apply a quantity of braking to the left front caliper. The C-ELB takes into account the angle of inclination of the motorcycle. The C-ELB will change the proportion of brake pressure between the front and rear discs when braking during curves, in an attempt to improve the bike’s ability to maintain the path intended by the driver.

This technology is standard on all Touring and CVO ™ models after 2020 in Brazil.

Cornering Enhanced Antilock Braking System  (C-ABS)
ABS is designed to prevent the wheels from braking during braking and helps the driver maintain control when braking in an urgent situation in a straight line. ABS operates independently on the front and rear discs to keep the wheels turning and prevent uncontrolled locking. The  Cornering Enhanced Antilock Braking System  (C-ABS) is a variant of ABS that takes into account the angle of inclination of a motorcycle. The brake pressure required to limit wheel slippage in curves is usually lower than the pressure required for straight-line operation.

This technology is standard on all Touring and CVO ™ models after 2020 in Brazil.

Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System  (C-TCS)
The  Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System  (C-TCS) is designed to prevent the rear wheel from turning excessively under acceleration when making a turn. The C-TCS can improve driver confidence when available traction is compromised due to wet conditions, a sudden or unforeseen change in the surface or when riding on an unpaved road. The rider can select one of two traction control modes: the standard mode is optimized for dry surfaces; The rain mode is optimized for wet surfaces. The system can also be turned off. The action of the C-TCS is also adjusted on the curves based on the angle of inclination.

This technology is standard on all Touring and CVO ™ models after 2020 in Brazil.

Drag-Torque Slip Control System  (DSCS)
Cornering Enhanced Drag-Torque Slip Control System  (C-DSCS)
The  Drag-Torque Slip Control  System (DSCS) is designed to reduce excessive sliding of the rear wheel under deceleration, which normally occurs when the driver makes an abrupt downshift or abruptly decelerates on wet or slippery surfaces. When the DSCS detects excessive sliding of the rear wheel under deceleration, it adjusts the torque delivery of the engine to better match the speed of the rear wheel with the speed of the road. In models equipped with C-DSCS, the DSCS action can be adapted in curves, based on the angle of inclination detected.

This technology is standard on all Touring and CVO ™ models after 2020 in Brazil.

Hold Control Vehicle  (HCV)
The  Vehicle Hold Control  (HCV) implement and maintain brake pressure when activated and prevents the bike from sliding after the rider releases the brake controls. The HCV’s main function is to prevent the motorcycle from moving, for example, at a traffic light located on a hill, or on a sharp descent from a parking lot, for example. The HCV is designed to facilitate driving with confidence, minimizing the number of controls required to move smoothly. The system applies the brake pressure until the driver activates the accelerator and the clutch to move. The HCV can also be activated when the motorcycle is stopped on a flat surface if the rider wants to maintain his position without applying pressure to the brake control.

The rider activates the HCV by momentarily applying extra pressure to the front brake lever or the rear brake pedal after the motorcycle has come to a complete stop. If the driver brakes too hard until he stops and maintains the brake pressure after stopping, the HCV can also be adjusted without any additional compression. An HCV indicator light will illuminate to confirm that the rider has activated HCV and the ABS system will maintain brake pressure after the rider releases the brake control. The HCV is automatically deactivated when the rider starts to advance or apply and release one of the brake controls.

The HCV should never be used as a replacement for the parking brake, as it will also be disengaged if the rider lowers the sidestand or changes to neutral, or if the engine is off. In most situations, after five minutes, the indicator light will flash and the HCV will be released if there is no action by the driver.

This technology is standard on all Touring and CVO ™ models after 2020 in Brazil. The HCV is not intended to replace the parking brake in any situation .

Tire Pressure Monitoring System  (TPMS)
TPMS alerts the driver to the low tire pressure. Maintaining proper tire air pressure is important for both vehicle performance and tire life. The TPMS displays the current pressure of the front and rear tires on the Boom! ™ Box GTS screen (or on the odometer on Road King ^® models) and displays an indicator to alert the driver when tire pressure is low and should be checked.

This technology is standard on all Touring and CVO ™ models after 2020 in Brazil.

NEWS IN THE TOURING LINE: NEW STYLES AND FEATURES FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON ^®  HOT ROD BAGGERS 

New chrome finish and new two-tone paint for the Road Glide Special and Street Glide Special models

A trio of  hot rod baggers  with new updated styling and new features is part of the Harley-Davidson ^®  Special motorcycle collection for 2021. With an imposing stance and the strength of the Milwaukee-Eight ^®  114, the King ^®  Special, Road Glide ^®  Special models and Street Glide ^®  Special combine the imposing presence with the long distance capabilities of the Harley-Davidson ^®  Touring chassis .

For 2021, the Street Glide Special and Road Glide Special models are offered with new two-tone paint options and a blacked-out finish  , giving the customer a dark look. All Special models are now equipped with the High-Performance Ventilator air filter   with a washable filter element and a new low profile engine protection.

Milwaukee-Eight ^®  114 Engine
Each Special model is powered by the Milwaukee-Eight ^®  114 V-Twin engine, the largest displacement and power offered at the factory for Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles. In the Touring chassis, the Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine has great performance and the   Harley-Davidson look-sound-feel .

• Displacement: 114 cu in (1,868 cc)
• Compression ratio: 10.5: 1
• Torque: 16,7 kgf.m / 3.000 rpm
• Four valves per cylinder (two exhaust and two intake valves per head, eight in total); the improved air flow through the engine contributes to the power output.
• Double sails for more complete combustion of the air / fuel load and maximized power and efficiency.
• The unique valve control reduces mechanical noise so that a richer exhaust tone predominates.
• Advanced head design, knock sensors and precise cooling allow for a higher compression ratio for greater torque output and strong acceleration.
• The 45-degree cylinder angle V-Twin design maintains the classic Harley-Davidson look.
• The 6-Speed ​​Cruise Drive ^® transmission   reduces engine RPMs at motorway speeds to increase fuel economy and driver comfort.
• The new high-performance air filter with a washable filter element improves air flow to the engine and adds “ performance styling ”.

Chassis Harley-Davidson ^®  Touring
Chassis Harley-Davidson ^®  Touring is designed for long distances, with a design  backbone  hard to support the weight of passengers and luggage and to support the engine power.

• Front suspension with dual bending valve technology   for linear damping performance and smooth handling.
• Rear shock absorbers with emulsion technology are calibrated for touring and feature a single-button preload adjustment that requires no tools or maintenance.
• Lowered rear suspension on Special models.
• Prodigy cast aluminum wheels (19-inch front, 18-inch rear) are exclusive to the Special models.
• The brakes  Reflex ™ Linked Brembo ^®  standard  with ABS (antilock brake system) are designed to help prevent the wheels from locking during braking to help the driver maintain control when braking in a straight line. ABS operates independently on the front and rear brakes to help prevent uncontrolled wheel blockage in urgent situations.
• Standard RDRS Safety Enhancements  (formerly known as RDRS) – A collection of technology designed to combine motorcycle performance with available traction during acceleration, deceleration and braking. Includes  linked braking , ABS, traction control,  drag-torque slip control , tire pressure monitoring system and  vehicle hold control .

Street Glide^® Special

The   original hot rod bagger features the classic  Harley-Davidson ^® batwing fairing  . It combines authoritarian power with long-distance comfort and custom style.

New features for 2021

• Two-Tone paint option  :  For the first time, a two-tone paint option is available for the Street Glide Special: Gauntlet Gray Metallic / Vivid Black with Dark style. Other color options:
• Dark Style (Gloss Black Prodigy Wheels)

Solid Color: Vivid Black, Gauntlet Gray Metallic, Billiard Red, Deadwood Green Denim

Custom Color: Snake Venom

• Low Profile Engine Guard  :  Designed to emphasize the low lines of the Street Glide ^®  Special, this 1.25 inch diameter engine guard is mounted 11 inches lower than the standard Touring engine guard   and has a slight tilt to the front that offers plenty of space around the brake and clutch levers.
• LED headlight:  Street Glide ^®  Special is now equipped with a Daymaker ^® LED  headlight , replacing the previous halogen double headlight. The Daymaker LED  headlight  makes an impressive impact with a bright white beam that illuminates the road and makes the bike more visible during the day.
• C onsole:  A new low profile center console covers a new 22.7 liter fuel tank with a side fuel supply, to further lower the profile of the bike and distinguish the Street Glide Special from standard Touring models  .
• Medallion in the tank:  A new medallion in the tank based on the Bar & Shield logo  .

Main features

• Batwing fairing   with splitstream ventilation   to reduce wind impact on the head and low-profile sport windshield  .
• Elongated saddlebags extend below the mufflers to lower the motorcycle’s profile. One-Touch locks   are easy to open with one hand.
• “ One-piece, two-up ” seat for greater comfort.
• Exclusive Special Details: Internal fairing with matching color, panels between saddlebags and rear fenders and a low profile front fender.
• Low profile plate support and combined stop / tail / turn back lighting  .
• Infotainment system   Boom! ^®  Box GTS with   color touch screen , advanced navigation, manual and voice commands (when paired with a   compatible headset ) and two-speaker audio  .

Compatibility with the Android Auto ™ application is a new feature of the Boom! Box GTS, which also supports the compatibility of the Apple CarPlay ^® software . With a wired connection to a compatible smartphone, the rider can access streaming, communication and navigation services on the road while minimizing distractions. (Apple CarPlay functionality requires the use of optional Harley-Davidson ^®  Genuine Motor Accessories headsets ).

Road Glide^® Special

This  performance bagger  combines a menacing style with aerodynamic comfort and the power of the Milwaukee-Eight ^®  114 engine .

New features for 2021

• Two-Tone paint option  :  For the first time, a two-tone paint option is available for the Road Glide Special: Billiard Red / Vivid Black with style Other color options:
• Dark Style (Gloss Black Prodigy Wheels)

Solid Color: Vivid Black, Billiard Teal, River Rock Gray Denim, Midnight Crimson

Custom Color: Snake Venom

• Low Profile Engine Guard  :  Designed to emphasize the lowered lines of the Road Glide ^®  Special, this 1.25 inch diameter engine guard is mounted 11 inches lower than the standard Touring engine guard   and has a slight tilt to the front that offers plenty of space around the brake and clutch levers.
• C onsole :  A new low profile center console covers a new 22.7 liter fuel tank with a side fuel supply, to further lower the profile of the bike and distinguish the Road Glide Special from standard Touring models  .
• Medallion in the tank:  A new medallion in the tank based on the Bar & Shield logo  .

Main features

• Sharknose fairing   with a low profile sports windshield allows for a menacing style. Triple splitstream ducts   reduce the impact of wind on the head. Tested in the wind tunnel, this fairing, mounted on the structure, minimizes the influences of cross winds on the handling of the motorcycle.
• Daymaker ^®  LED dual headlights  traverse the darkness for greater visibility at night and make the bike more visible during the day.
• Elongated saddlebags extend below the mufflers to lower the motorcycle’s profile. One-Touch locks   are easy to open with one hand.
• “ One-piece, two-up ” seat for greater comfort.
• Exclusive Special Details: Internal fairing with matching color, panels between saddlebags and rear fenders and a low profile front fender.
• Low profile plate support and combined rear stop / tail / turn lighting  .
• Infotainment system   Boom! ^®  Box GTS with   color touch screen , advanced navigation, manual and voice commands (when paired with a   compatible headset ) and two-speaker audio  .

Compatibility with the Android Auto ™ application is a new feature of the Boom! ™ Box GTS, which also supports the compatibility of the Apple CarPlay ^® software . With a wired connection to a compatible smartphone, the rider can access streaming, communication and navigation services on the road while minimizing distractions. (Apple CarPlay functionality requires the use of optional Harley-Davidson ^®  Genuine Motor Accessories headsets ).

Road King^® Special

Tradition with muscle. A Harley-Davidson icon is transformed by the custom bagger style   and the Milwaukee-Eight ^®  114 power.

New features for 2021

• Low Profile Engine Guard  :  Designed to emphasize the low lines of the Road King ^®  Special, this 1.25 inch diameter engine guard is mounted 11 inches lower than the standard Touring engine guard and has a slight tilt to the front that offers plenty of space around the brake and clutch levers.
• LED headlight:  Road King ^®  Special is now equipped with a Daymaker ^® LED  headlight , replacing the previous double halogen headlight. The Daymaker ^® LED headlight  makes an impressive impact with a bright white beam that illuminates the road and makes the bike more visible during the day.
• Medallion in the tank:  A new medallion in the tank based on the Bar & Shield logo  .

Main features

• Dark style: Engine covers, mufflers and exhaust shields, headlight nacelle, front forks, engine protection, saddlebag grips, handlebars, mirrors, foot and hand controls, console, passenger pedal, rear light bar, turn signals front.
• 2021 color options:

Solid Color: Vivid Black, Black Jack Metallic, Deadwood Green

Custom Color: Snake Venom

• Mini-Ape handlebars: A 9-inch high, 1.25-inch diameter mini-ape handlebar puts the driver in an assertive position and adds custom styling.
• Nacelle do Farol: Hold the bright Daymaker  LED headlight  at the front and in the center.
• Elongated saddlebags extend below the mufflers to lower the motorcycle’s profile. One-Touch locks   are easy to open with one hand.
• Exclusive Special Details: Panels with matching color, between saddlebags and rear fenders and a low profile front fender.
• Low profile plate support and combined rear stop / tail / turn lighting.

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