New CVO™ Street Glide® and CVO™ Softail® Convertible Debut with Exclusive Features

Oxford, UK (July 25, 2009) - Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations™ (CVO™) have created four extraordinary motorcycle models for 2010, each an uninhibited expression of motorcycle performance and style. Now in its 11th year, the mission of the CVO programme is to design and build limited-production, factory custom motorcycles for customers who appreciate brilliant chrome, exquisite paint, thundering power and the exclusivity of owning and riding a very special motorcycle.

Harley-Davidson offers two all-new CVO™ models for 2010.

• 2010 CVO™ Softail™ Convertible: Designed to be a "two-in-one" touringand- cruising motorcycle, the CVO Softail Convertible motorcycle features new compact fairing, leather saddlebags, a passenger pillion, and an upright with backrest that are each quickly detachable. A new full-coverage rear fender, a digital speedometer with analogue tachometer and Stinger™ chrome aluminium wheels all debut on the CVO Softail Convertible.

• 2010 CVO™ Street Glide™: The ultimate bagger from Harley-Davidson, the CVO Street Glide motorcycle features new 18-inch front and rear "Agitator" contrast chrome wheels, hydraulic rear shocks with adjustable preload, a lowprofile custom seat with matching passenger backrest, and a lowered-andtrimmed front fender. New full-depth extended saddlebags are flanked with filler strips.

Each 2010 CVO™ model is powered by the fuel-injected Screamin' Eagle® Twin Cam 110™ V-Twin engine, the largest-displacement engine produced by Harley- Davidson, rated at up to 156Nm of torque. This engine is only available from the factory in CVO models.

CVO™ Softail® Convertible

The 2010 Harley-Davidson CVO Softail Convertible motorcycle has a split personality. With its compact fairing and smoked windshield providing protection from the elements, and leather-covered saddlebags to hold gear, the CVO Softail Convertible is a refined touring machine ready for a weekend get-away with a passenger comfortably supported by the wide pillion and padded backrest. But because each of these components can be quickly detached, the CVO Softail Convertible can be stripped down to reveal an alter ego. In just minutes, it's an aggressive solo-seat custom cruiser with bold paint, gleaming chrome, smooth lines and a massive engine, ready to prowl the streets in style.

Designed to be a "two-in-one" motorcycle, the CVO Softail Convertible can be configured for all-day touring, two-up cruising or solo riding by simply adding or detaching key components, each of which can be easily removed or installed without tools.

Based on the Harley-Davidson® Softail® platform, the CVO™ Softail® Convertible features a rear-suspension design that mimics the clean lines of a vintage hardtail frame, but offers the comfort of modern suspension that is hidden under the chassis. A fuel-injected Screamin' Eagle® Twin Cam 110B™ V-Twin engine provides the CVO Softail Convertible with extraordinary.

Key CVO™ Street Glide® Features

• Screamin' Eagle® Twin Cam 110™ engine with 1803cc, rubber-mounted to the frame, is rated at 156Nm of torque at 3750rpm. The 6-speed Cruise Drive™ transmission features a new helical-cut fifth gear.

• New extended saddlebags wrap around the mufflers and hug the ground. The full-depth design of these one-piece, injection-moulded bags offers increased capacity. Locking latches are colour-matched.

• Colour-matched rear fascia panel fills the space between each saddlebag and the rear fender.

• New black 18-inch front and rear "Agitator" wheels are a seven-spoke design with contrast-chrome highlights. New seven-spoke floating front brake rotors match the "Agitator" wheel.

• New hydraulic rear shocks with adjustable preload have 40mm pistons and 14mm rods, with optimised rebound and damping delivering outstanding response on a range of road surfaces. Suspension pre-load can be adjusted by hand to accommodate rider, passenger and luggage weight. The pre-load adjustment knob is located behind the left saddlebag.

• A new trimmed front fender/bracket assembly is slammed to the tyre and showcases the front "Agitator" wheel.

• A new custom, low-profile seat and matching backrest pad have leather inserts and French stitching.

• Rumble Collection grips, floor board inserts, passenger and shifter pegs, and brake pedal pad.

• Standard equipment also includes ABS (anti-lock braking system), electronic cruise control, Harley-Davidson factory security system, and the 40-watt Harman-Kardon® Advanced Audio System.

• A new custom paint scheme is offered in three colour combinations, with colour-matched front fairing skirt, upper fork slider covers, and license plate light cover:
  • Candy Concord with Pale Gold Leaf Graphics
  • Spiced Rum with Gold Leaf Graphics
  • Tequila Sunrise with Pale Gold Leaf Graphics

Assembled by teams of technicians in a special assembly area at the Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations facility in York, Pennsylvania, USA, production of the 2010 CVO™ Street Glide® motorcycle will be limited to approximately 3,500 units.

Harley-Davidson® CVO™ motorcycles are produced in limited numbers by a team of highly skilled technicians in a special assembly area at the Harley-Davidson production facilities in Kansas City, and York, Pennsylvania, USA. CVO models are customised using existing components from the Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories catalogue, and with many all-new custom parts that are exclusive to CVO models. The CVO programme is often used to introduce new custom components and techniques before they are offered as individual accessories.