2012 Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom
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2012 Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom Review
Classic touring invigorated by a slammed design and custom hot rod bagger style
The Road Glide® Custom is a tough, low version of the shark-nose Harley-Davidson classic, with a big 18-inch front wheel, a 2-into-1 exhaust, and a smooth tail light assembly. This bagger rolls with swagger. The innovative Harley-Davidson® Touring chassis is based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swingarm developed to withstand the demands of long-haul touring riders and today's powerful engines.
The Road Glide® model had long been known as the “tourer’s touring bike.” It introduced the world to the unique “shark nose,” framemounted fairing. The Road Glide® Custom takes that unique, wind-splitting design and gives it a slammed, custom appearance. It’s undeniable that the frame-mounted fairing design gives the Road Glide Custom outstanding handling properties.
With a lowered suspension, large 18-inch front wheel, shorty, smoked wind deflector, colormatched saddlebag latches and custom rear fascia and taillight, the Road Glide® Custom brings true attitude and style to that renowned handling. And now those who love to rack up the miles can choose to upgrade their Road Glide® Custom straight from the factory with the Security Package Option, combining an Anti-lock Braking System and Smart Security System for outstanding value.
2012 Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom Model Highlights
NEW Rubber-mounted Twin Cam 103™ V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) with heated O2 sensors and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
NEW Tubeless Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced wheel option
NEW Paint color options
- Security Package Option including factory installed Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System with hands-free fob and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Sculpted seat for added comfort and improved ground reach
- Custom floorboard
- 18-inch front wheel with a lower-profile, 130/80B18 tire
- 2-into-1 exhaust and single, four-inch-diameter chrome muffler
- Red stop/turn/tail lights with chrome bracket that doubles as a visor over the low-mounted license plate
- Stylized headlamp shroud
- Smoked, short Lexan wind deflector
- Black powder-coated powertrain with chrome covers
- Black, Slotted Disc cast aluminum wheels
- Lowered rear suspension
- Aerodynamic frame-mounted fairing
- Deep FL front fender with no trim
- Stainless steel, easy reach handlebar
- Chrome, low-profile fuel tank console
- One-piece, two-up Street Glide®-style seat with perforated insert
- Injection-molded hard saddlebags with color-matched latches; 2.26 cu. ft. volume
- Inserts fill the spaces between the saddlebags and the rear fender
- Silver-faced, fairing-mounted electronic speedometer and tachometer plus fuel, voltage, oil pressure and ambient air temperature gauge
- Streamliner footboards, brake pedal and passenger pegs
- 40-watt, two-speaker Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon with CD/MP3 player
- Tri-line LED rear fender tip light
2012 Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom Features and Benefits
- 6-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission with integrated Isolated Drive System (IDS)
- Dunlop® “Multi-Tread” rear tire construction extends tire life by 25 percent
- Brembo® 4-piston front and rear caliper with dual front rotor brake system
- Air-adjustable rear shocks
- Full-length rider footboards
- Height-adjustable passenger footboards
- Six-gallon fuel tank
- Optional electronic cruise control
Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: Vivid Black $19,499, Solids $19,994 USD
Dimensions
Length 95.0 in. (2413 mm)
Overall Width 35.8 in. (909 mm)
Overall Height 50.0 in. (1270 mm)
Seat Height:
- Laden2 26.1 in. (663 mm)
- Unladen 27.1 in. (688 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.1 in. (130 mm)
Rake (steering head) 26°
Fork Angle 29.2°
Trail 6.7 in. (170 mm)
Wheelbase 63.5 in. (1613 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson® Series, bias blackwall front and rear):
- Front – D408F BW 130/70B18 63H
- Rear – D407 BW 180/65B16 81H
Fuel Capacity 6.0 gal. (22.7 L) (warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4.0 qts. (3.8 L)
Transmission Capacity 1.0 qt. (.95 L)
Primary Chain
Case Capacity 1.4 qts. (1.3 L)
Weight:
- As Shipped 772 lbs. (350.2 kg)
- In Running Order 817 lbs. (370.6 kg)
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1360 lbs. (616.9 kg)
- Gross Axle Weight Rating
- Front 500 lbs. (226.8 kg)
- Rear 927 lbs. (420.5 kg)
Luggage Capacity
- Volume 2.26 cu. ft. (0.0633 m3)
Engine
Engine Air-cooled Twin Cam 103™ with Integrated Oil-Cooler
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.875 in. x 4.38 in. (98.4 mm x 111.3 mm)
Displacement 103 cu. in. (1690 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Fuel System3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Fiberglass, washable
Lubrication System Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 32/68 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise Drive®
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S.
- 1st 9.593
- 2nd 6.65
- 3rd 4.938
- 4th 4
- 5th 3.407
- 6th 2.875
Chassis
Frame Mild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded
Swingarm Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 41.3 mm telescopic, triple circuit damping
Rear Shocks Air-adjustable
Wheels4 (Tubeless Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced option): Black Slotted 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum
- Front 18 in. x 3.5 in. (457 mm x 89 mm)
- Rear 16 in. x 5 in. (406 mm x 127 mm)
Brakes:
- Caliper Type 32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear
- Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, fixed rotors
- Front (dual) 11.81 in. x .2 in. (300 mm x 5.1 mm)
- Rear 11.81 in. x .28 in. (300 mm x 7.1 mm)
- Anti-lock Braking System: Available
Suspension Travel:
- Front Wheel 4.6 in. (117 mm)
- Rear Wheel 2 in. (51 mm)
Engineered for Sidecar Use: Available
Performance
Engine Torque5 (per J1349):
- North America 100 ft. lbs. @ 3250 RPM (135 Nm @ 3250 RPM)
Lean Angle (per J1168):
- Right 32°
- Left 29°
Fuel Economy6 (EPA urban/highway test) 42 mpg (5.6 L/100 km)
Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating)
Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 28-amp/hour, 370 cca
Charging Three-phase, 50-amp system (585W @ 13V, 2000 rpm, 650W max power @13V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
- Headlamp (quartz halogen) Two 55-watt low beam, Two 60-watt high beam
- Tail/Stop Lights Two 8W/28W (1.3W/7.2W W)
- Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
- Indicator Lamps: High beam, running lights, directional light bar, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals, security system7 (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warning, cruise control, ABS (optional)
COLOR OPTIONS
Solids
- Vivid Black
- Big Blue Pearl
- Chrome Yellow
- Black Denim
U.S. MSRP
Vivid Black $19,499
Solids $19,994
Warranty
Warranty8 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval9 First 1000 miles (1600 km), every 5000 miles (8000 km) thereafter
Classic touring invigorated by a slammed design and custom hot rod bagger style
The Road Glide® Custom is a tough, low version of the shark-nose Harley-Davidson classic, with a big 18-inch front wheel, a 2-into-1 exhaust, and a smooth tail light assembly. This bagger rolls with swagger. The innovative Harley-Davidson® Touring chassis is based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swingarm developed to withstand the demands of long-haul touring riders and today's powerful engines.
The Road Glide® model had long been known as the “tourer’s touring bike.” It introduced the world to the unique “shark nose,” framemounted fairing. The Road Glide® Custom takes that unique, wind-splitting design and gives it a slammed, custom appearance. It’s undeniable that the frame-mounted fairing design gives the Road Glide Custom outstanding handling properties.
With a lowered suspension, large 18-inch front wheel, shorty, smoked wind deflector, colormatched saddlebag latches and custom rear fascia and taillight, the Road Glide® Custom brings true attitude and style to that renowned handling. And now those who love to rack up the miles can choose to upgrade their Road Glide® Custom straight from the factory with the Security Package Option, combining an Anti-lock Braking System and Smart Security System for outstanding value.
2012 Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom Model Highlights
NEW Rubber-mounted Twin Cam 103™ V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) with heated O2 sensors and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
NEW Tubeless Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced wheel option
NEW Paint color options
- Security Package Option including factory installed Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System with hands-free fob and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Sculpted seat for added comfort and improved ground reach
- Custom floorboard
- 18-inch front wheel with a lower-profile, 130/80B18 tire
- 2-into-1 exhaust and single, four-inch-diameter chrome muffler
- Red stop/turn/tail lights with chrome bracket that doubles as a visor over the low-mounted license plate
- Stylized headlamp shroud
- Smoked, short Lexan wind deflector
- Black powder-coated powertrain with chrome covers
- Black, Slotted Disc cast aluminum wheels
- Lowered rear suspension
- Aerodynamic frame-mounted fairing
- Deep FL front fender with no trim
- Stainless steel, easy reach handlebar
- Chrome, low-profile fuel tank console
- One-piece, two-up Street Glide®-style seat with perforated insert
- Injection-molded hard saddlebags with color-matched latches; 2.26 cu. ft. volume
- Inserts fill the spaces between the saddlebags and the rear fender
- Silver-faced, fairing-mounted electronic speedometer and tachometer plus fuel, voltage, oil pressure and ambient air temperature gauge
- Streamliner footboards, brake pedal and passenger pegs
- 40-watt, two-speaker Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon with CD/MP3 player
- Tri-line LED rear fender tip light
2012 Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom Features and Benefits
- 6-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission with integrated Isolated Drive System (IDS)
- Dunlop® “Multi-Tread” rear tire construction extends tire life by 25 percent
- Brembo® 4-piston front and rear caliper with dual front rotor brake system
- Air-adjustable rear shocks
- Full-length rider footboards
- Height-adjustable passenger footboards
- Six-gallon fuel tank
- Optional electronic cruise control
Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: Vivid Black $19,499, Solids $19,994 USD
Dimensions
Length 95.0 in. (2413 mm)
Overall Width 35.8 in. (909 mm)
Overall Height 50.0 in. (1270 mm)
Seat Height:
- Laden2 26.1 in. (663 mm)
- Unladen 27.1 in. (688 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.1 in. (130 mm)
Rake (steering head) 26°
Fork Angle 29.2°
Trail 6.7 in. (170 mm)
Wheelbase 63.5 in. (1613 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson® Series, bias blackwall front and rear):
- Front – D408F BW 130/70B18 63H
- Rear – D407 BW 180/65B16 81H
Fuel Capacity 6.0 gal. (22.7 L) (warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4.0 qts. (3.8 L)
Transmission Capacity 1.0 qt. (.95 L)
Primary Chain
Case Capacity 1.4 qts. (1.3 L)
Weight:
- As Shipped 772 lbs. (350.2 kg)
- In Running Order 817 lbs. (370.6 kg)
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1360 lbs. (616.9 kg)
- Gross Axle Weight Rating
- Front 500 lbs. (226.8 kg)
- Rear 927 lbs. (420.5 kg)
Luggage Capacity
- Volume 2.26 cu. ft. (0.0633 m3)
Engine
Engine Air-cooled Twin Cam 103™ with Integrated Oil-Cooler
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.875 in. x 4.38 in. (98.4 mm x 111.3 mm)
Displacement 103 cu. in. (1690 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Fuel System3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Fiberglass, washable
Lubrication System Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 32/68 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise Drive®
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S.
- 1st 9.593
- 2nd 6.65
- 3rd 4.938
- 4th 4
- 5th 3.407
- 6th 2.875
Chassis
Frame Mild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded
Swingarm Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 41.3 mm telescopic, triple circuit damping
Rear Shocks Air-adjustable
Wheels4 (Tubeless Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced option): Black Slotted 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum
- Front 18 in. x 3.5 in. (457 mm x 89 mm)
- Rear 16 in. x 5 in. (406 mm x 127 mm)
Brakes:
- Caliper Type 32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear
- Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, fixed rotors
- Front (dual) 11.81 in. x .2 in. (300 mm x 5.1 mm)
- Rear 11.81 in. x .28 in. (300 mm x 7.1 mm)
- Anti-lock Braking System: Available
Suspension Travel:
- Front Wheel 4.6 in. (117 mm)
- Rear Wheel 2 in. (51 mm)
Engineered for Sidecar Use: Available
Performance
Engine Torque5 (per J1349):
- North America 100 ft. lbs. @ 3250 RPM (135 Nm @ 3250 RPM)
Lean Angle (per J1168):
- Right 32°
- Left 29°
Fuel Economy6 (EPA urban/highway test) 42 mpg (5.6 L/100 km)
Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating)
Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 28-amp/hour, 370 cca
Charging Three-phase, 50-amp system (585W @ 13V, 2000 rpm, 650W max power @13V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
- Headlamp (quartz halogen) Two 55-watt low beam, Two 60-watt high beam
- Tail/Stop Lights Two 8W/28W (1.3W/7.2W W)
- Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
- Indicator Lamps: High beam, running lights, directional light bar, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals, security system7 (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warning, cruise control, ABS (optional)
COLOR OPTIONS
Solids
- Vivid Black
- Big Blue Pearl
- Chrome Yellow
- Black Denim
U.S. MSRP
Vivid Black $19,499
Solids $19,994
Warranty
Warranty8 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval9 First 1000 miles (1600 km), every 5000 miles (8000 km) thereafter
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