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SCREAMIN' EAGLE ROAD KING RULES
THE CUSTOM EMPIRE FOR 2008
Harley-Davidson Crowns its CVO Line with Twin Cam 110 Power
and Custom Style
MILWAUKEE (July 9, 2007) – The FLHRSE4 Screamin' Eagle Road
King returns to reign the touring motorcycle realm in 2008
as part of the Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO)
line. This fourth generation in the Screamin' Eagle Road
King family combines an ultimate level of Harley-Davidson
styling with a Twin Cam 110 engine, 6-speed Cruise Drive
transmission and selected custom accessories, colors and
graphics making it a true leader among touring motorcycles.
The Screamin' Eagle Road King is born into royalty as a
Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King, which now includes a
six-gallon fuel tank and cruise control, primed for
long-distance riding. In addition, the Screamin' Eagle Road
King has the new Harley-Davidson Anti-Lock Braking System
(ABS) as a standard feature. ABS is designed to help you
maintain control during emergency stopping situations,
especially those that happen in less than ideal conditions,
while the new Isolated Drive System enhances accelerating,
cruising and shifting.
The Harley-Davidson CVO program creates limited-production,
exclusive motorcycles produced by teams of technicians in
special assembly areas at the Harley-Davidson plants in
York, Pa., and Kansas City. Approximately 3,150 examples of
the 2008 Screamin' Eagle Road King including 1,800
serialized 105th Anniversary models, will be assembled at
the York Vehicle Operations facility. The suggested U.S.
retail price for the 2008 Screamin' Eagle Road King is
$29,290 ($29,390 in California). The 105th Anniversary
package adds $495.
The Screamin' Eagle Road King has the largest-displacement
Harley-Davidson production engine, the 110-cubic inch
(1800cc) Twin Cam 110, a high-performance V-Twin engine
delivering 115 ft. lbs. of torque at 3000 rpm. For 2008, the
Twin Cam 110 displays a new Granite finish. Electronic
Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) is standard, along
with a custom oil cooler with chrome cover, and chrome
cross-over dual exhaust with four-inch touring mufflers and
chrome billet end caps. The engine is joined to the 6-speed
Cruise Drive transmission for lower cruising rpm in top
gear.
Among the enhancements to the Screamin' Eagle Road King are
a new electronic throttle control technology for
adjustment-free riding, revised mirrors and a new riser
cover with indicator lights. The new six-gallon Touring fuel
tank, which provides outstanding fuel range, is combined
with a new console, gasket and granite colored emblem with
hammered finish. The custom leather seat, backrests and
saddlebags receive a new design, while new trim chrome
strips flow with the bike on the side covers.
The chrome-and-rubber Ironside accessories collection
includes hand grips, rider footboards, passenger pegs,
Mustache engine guard pads, shift pegs and brake pedal pad.
A tail lamp in the classic "tombstone" shape remains
exclusive to the Screamin' Eagle Road King. Chrome, Road
Winder Forged Aluminum wheels carry 130 mm front and 170mm
rear, radial tires. Touring features include electronic
cruise control, Mustache Engine Guard with rubber boot pads,
an accessory power outlet, and a quick-detachable smoked
windscreen.
The Screamin' Eagle Road King will be offered in three
exclusive color combinations: 105th Anniversary Crystal
Copper and Black Onyx (serialized models); Twilight Blue and
Candy Cobalt with Ghost Flame graphics; and Black Diamond
and Silver Dust with Ghost Flame graphics. Frame and
swingarm colors are matched with each paint scheme. The
Harley-Davidson Smart Security System with Smart Siren, an
indoor storage cover with CVO logo, and a commemorative CVO
key in a presentation box are also included. For more info visit
www.harley-davidson.com
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Photographs and story courtesy of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company Archives.