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The 2011 FLTRU Road Glide Ultra from Harley-Davidson is one of the best visual displays the company has ever made. It offers classic styling, with powerful upgrades you can experience and enjoy. This is a new bike to the Glide series and is much anticipated by the Harley-Davidson community. Though a large touring bike, this bike is easy to handle and offers even a beginning rider the ride of a lifetime.

Styling 

Because this is a new bike, the 2011 Road Glide Ultra offers a stylish, comfortable touring bike perfect for long trips. This includes the classic gas tank design, smooth lines and optimal comfort for riding long distances. Storage, comfort and other features mentioned offer an experience that only Harley-Davidson can provide.

New Features

This bike includes many features stock, including GTX saddlebags, cruise control, comfortable seat design, high output accessory connector, tour-pack and a 17" front wheel. Also featured are dual storage compartments with wind protection. The seat design offers not only comfort to the driver, but also premium comfort for the passenger rider.

Key Features 

The 2011 Road Glide Ultra has many of Harley-Davidson's classic motorcycle features, which have made it a leader in touring bikes around the world. Included in these features is a classically styled Harley-Davidson fuel tank, offering you ample space for custom paint and design to show off who you truly are. The tank also holds 6 gallons of fuel so you have more time between fuel stops. The classic styling continues with the vivid colors available and the pin striping down the side, all the way to the premium saddlebags.

Handling 

The 2011 Road Glide Ultra does take a bit of strength to get it up and going, but the ride is smooth and the handling is great once it's moving. It follows the road without the need for over-steering and helps any rider feel comfortable operating a touring style bike. Part of the enhanced driveability is due to the weight removed from the front fork, by moving the instrument cluster to the frame. The ABS offers a strong stop that eliminates panic braking, even for beginners.

Upgrades

This bike is such a complete base model that you made not even want to consider upgrades, but possible upgrades include chrome wheels and color options.

Pricing

The base model of this bike starts at $22,499 which comes stock with a great exhaust system, powerful motor, ABS and a security system. The base model is black with an upgrade price of $23,059 for Brilliant Silver Pearl, Cool Blue Pearl or Merlot Sunglo.

The 2011 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra is a great touring bike, new to the H-D lineup that lives up to the company logo. With soft luggage liners, wrap around taillights, cruise control, storage pockets and other amenities, this is a bike you can spend a lot of time on and still feel comfortable every time you slip into the seat. The seat uses a foam-shaped bucket style for wraparound comfort that still helps you feel in control.

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Paul DiFrancesco (Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:35:38 -0800): The CVO version of this bike runs way too hot and requires significant changes to exhaust and tuning to make it ridable in any summer weather. Also, for riders coming off a Ultra Classic be aware that your passenger will be getting a lot more wind than on a Ultra Classic as the distance from fairing to back seat with the current stock windshield results in the wind beginning to downdraft right about where the rear seat starts - - - this too is somewhat troubling if you ride two up often and your passenger has experienced the less turbulent ride of a Ultra Classic. Otherwise, this is an great handling motorcycle that loves twisty and curvy roads.

Bob Large (Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:59:31 -0800): I rented one for a week in B.C back in May. Once I got use to the fairing not moving with the handlebars I found it as nice as my Ultra. The 103 engine along with the six speed transmission was a nice combination.We were loaded to the hilt riding two-up and there was never a burp or hickup pulling a way from the lights, in traffic or ascending one of the mountaiin roads. The 103 ran strong. I would seriously consider one to replace my 05, preferably a cvo.....but with the 103 engine.

Ed Hamblin (Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:40:53 -0800): I owned a 2007 Road Glide that I'd accessorized just like this one. Loved the bike and then someone rear-ended me and totalled it. It was a no brainer to buy a 2011 Road Glide Ultra.

Wes Glass (Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:35:33 -0800): I agree no brainer. Awesome choice for ya Ed. Enjoy you new bike.

Thomas Bruce (Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:06:03 -0800): Also glad no injuries! just never know where it's coming from..............

Robert Sonder (Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:06:43 -0800): I just got dune with a 7K make over to make it a worth while bike.. I needed every bit of it. When I found out this is nothing but a bored out 96 I was some what pissed and to why were we NOT TOLD?

Michael W Kelly (Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:17:12 -0800): Lovin my FLTRU, once I got my wobble squared away ,, amazing thing... all the parts warehouses were back ordered for wheels.. I'm thinkin there was a issue covered up?

Larry Somers (Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:24:07 -0700): I own one! I have owned Heritage and a Road King and in my opinion this is the best Harley of them all! I had the race tuner added and had the engine dyno'ed after adding Vance and Hinds pipes and high flow air cleaner. That gave about 20 more ft lbs of torque and 20 more HP.