
H-D 2010 Product Launch
Across six model platforms Harley-Davidson introduced nine new motorcycle models over the weekend as part of the 2010 product line launch. Although rumors circulated about water–cooled touring models none rolled out. H-D claimed this to be the most expansive new-product introduction in the history of the motor company. Highlights are:
- The Electra Glide® Ultra Limited received a performance upgrade of a Twin Cam 103™ engine, and features standard equipment items previously offered only as accessories on regular-production Harley-Davidson Touring models.
- The Road Glide® Custom has a slammed suspension, 18-inch front wheel and a new 2-into-1 exhaust system.
- The Wide Glide® returns as an all-new Dyna® model done in old-school chopper style, with black laced wheels, a chopped rear fender, black “wire” sissy bar, 2-1-2 Tommy Gun exhaust and an optional flame paint scheme.
- The Street Glide® Trike brings new styling to the 3-wheel category.
- The Street Glide® gets updates that include a larger front wheel, slimmed-down exhaust, and a new tail light assembly.
- Custom Vehicle Operations™ (CVO™) introduced the CVO Softail® Convertible, a CVO Street Glide, a CVO Ultra Classic® Electra Glide® and CVO Fat Bob® models are refreshed for 2010.
There were a number of additional paint refreshes and styling schemes introduced. A good write-up on the CVO’s is HERE by Susan Carpenter of LATimes. You can visit Harley-Davidson’s Web site for more info on the new models.
Photo’s courtesy of H-D.
HI – I recentyl found you blog and it’s just great, thank you.
On the subject of the 2010 models, I spotted one major difference between the HD-UK and the HD-USA sites. Notably, the Sportster XR1200X is missing from the USA line up. This looks like the XR has had the iron/dark custom treatment with an all black denim finish retailing at £9100ish (£900) more than the basic xr1200.
A fantastic looking bike.
Oh and I loooove the brown leather seats on the CVO Fat bob, such a great look!
I’m sure there are many other subtle differences, but I haven’t had a change to look closely yet.
Anyway, just noted for what it’s worth.
Thanks again for a fantastic blog.
Best regards from the UK.
Peter