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Icons Collection | Electra Glide Revival

Apr. 27 2021 MY21 By J&L Harley-Davidson

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Limited Edition Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Revival Kicks Off Harley-Davidson Icons Collection!

Harley-Davidson has been teasing us with this one since the end of its MY21 Launch in January and now the dream is real! The first motorcycle in the Icon Collection is the 2021 Electra Glide Revival, based off of the 1969 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide, which was the first motorcycle to sport the iconic batwing fairing. Many of the styling cues from the original model have been translated on the Revival, like the raised solo seat, whitewall tires, chrome railings around the saddlebags, and, like the bags and fairing offered back in '69, they only come in one color - white. It is a modern reproduction of the 1969 classic loaded with all the current technology including Reflex Defensive Rider System, Apple CarPlay, and the Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine. The Electra Glide Revival model will be limited to a one-time build of 1,500 serialized examples, scheduled to reach dealers in late April.

Harley-Davidson has produced more than a few icons over its long history, and now the Motor Company has a new program to celebrate those icons, both the ones we know, and the ones to come. Reimagining classic design themes and exploring new ones that represent the future of motorcycle design, the new Icon Collection will produce one to two motorcycles per year in very limited numbers, each with only one production run, never to be repeated.

"With The hardwire, we made a commitment to introduce a series of motorcycles that align with our strategy to increase desirability and to drive the legacy of Harley-Davidson," said Jochen Zeitz, chairman, president and CEO of Harley-Davidson. "With that in mind, I am proud to introduce our new limited production Icons Collection, a series of extraordinary adaptations of production motorcycles which look to our storied past and bright future."

"We live in a very dynamic time, each of us experiencing constant change," said Brad Richards, Harley-Davidson vice president of styling and design. "The Electra Glide Revival model is an oasis in the daily turbulence, a way to to reconnect with the fundamental Harley-Davidson DNA that created Grand American Touring."

Design highlights of the Electra Glide Revival model include a solo saddle with a black-and-white cover and a chrome rail, mounted over an adjustable coil spring and shock absorber, also a nod to Harley-Davidson FL models from the 1960s and a functional feature that adds rider comfort. Chrome steel laced wheels and wide whitewall tires add to the nostalgic look, as do brilliant chrome on front fender rails and saddlebag rails, front fender skirt, Ventilator air cleaner cover, fork covers, and auxiliary lights. Old school cool never looked so good.

The Electra Glide Revival model is powered by a Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin engine which delivers inspiring performance and classic Harley-Davidson look-sound-feel.

  • Displacement: 114 cu in (1,868 cc)
  • Torque: 118 ft. lb. @ 3250 RPM
  • Four valve cylinder heads (two exhaust and two intake valves per head, eight total); increased airflow through the engine contributes to power output.
  • Dual spark plugs for more complete combustion of the air/fuel charge and maximized power and efficiency.
  • 6-Speed Cruise Drive transmission reduces engine RPM at highway speeds to enhance fuel economy and rider comfort.

The Electra Glide Revival offers classic style, but its design and technology is absolutely modern. The foundation of the Electra Glide Revival model is the single-spar Harley-Davidson Touring frame with a rigid backbone design to sustain the weight of luggage and to support current engine power. The entire chassis is designed for the long haul. A single knob hydraulically adjusts the pre-load of emulsion-technology rear shock absorbers for optimal ride and control. The 49mm forks with dual bending valve suspension technology deliver linear damping characteristics for a smooth ride.

The classic Bat Wing fairing features a tall clear windshield and a splitstream vent to help reduce rider head buffeting. Electronic cruise control holds a steady speed for comfort on long rides, while a halogen headlamp and incandescent auxiliary lamps provide outstanding illumination and maintain the nostalgic styling of the Revival model.

A Boom! Box GTS infotainment system with color touch screen powers two fairing-mount speakers and features advanced navigation and hand and voice commands (when paired with a compatible headset) plus Android Auto application and Apple CarPlay software compatibility.

Also standard is the suite of Harley-Davidson RDRS Safety Enhancements, a collection of technology designed to match motorcycle performance to available traction during acceleration, deceleration and braking, including:

  • Cornering Enhanced Anti-Lock Brake System (C-ABS)
  • Cornering Enhanced Electronic Linked Braking (C-ELB)
  • Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS)
  • Drag-torque Slip Control System (DSCS)
  • Hill Hold Control (HHC)

To learn more about the Harley-Davidson Icons Collection, and the Electra Glide Revival model, go to: www.h-d.com/icons.