2011 Harley-Davidsons

The 2011 VRSC power-cruisers can also get the new Security Package factory installed, as can any touring bike that doesn't already have the PowerPak. Michelin Scorcher tires and new colors and graphics round out changes to the Night Rod Special and the V-Rod Muscle.

The four Dyna models have new paint choices; the touring models get new seats; and – thanks to customer feedback – the Street Glide and Road Glide Custom exhausts are going back to 2-1-2 style for 2011, giving them a balanced-looking profile.

Four limited-production CVOs (Custom Vehicle Operations) are in the mix, too.

The new CVO Road Glide Ultra features a Road Tech zumo 660 GPS navigation system, upgraded Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio system with Boom! Bagger speakers and an 8GB iPod nano and dock, and a two-up suspended touring seat with dual heat controls.

The CVO Street Glide rolls on a new 19-inch Agitator front wheel, and new ventilated fairing lowers house two of the six speakers that are part of a 100-watt-per-channel audio system that incorporates an 8GB iPod nano with dock.

The CVO Softail Convertible has a new audio system that integrates 3.5-inch speakers and a 20-watt-per-channel amplifier into a redesigned inner fairing. Music is delivered by an 8GB iPod nano stored in a protective pouch. Also new is a 1.25-inch welded mini-ape handlebar, Electronic Throttle Control (ETC), cruise control, keyless ignition and ABS.

The CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide has a new suspended, heated, two-up seat with leather inserts. Dual mufflers feature new chrome billet end caps with black spears, and new mirrors are finished in mirror chrome.

The Boom! kits are available as add-ons to other bikes for $399.95 and fit 2004-and-later XL Sportster, 2010-and-later Dyna Wide Glide, 2000-and-later Softail®, and 1999-and-later Road King® models. Also new in the Harley parts bin are a super-bright LED headlamp/auxiliary lamp and a collection of riding gear that looks like regular black leather but is highly reflective when light hits it.
This makes 32 bikes in the Motor Company's 2011 lineup, and we had the chance to ride the new models and will have more details about them and the PowerPak in an upcoming print edition of Cycle News soon.