New 2017 Harley-Davidson Trike Freewheeler FLRT Trike

Here are eight ways the new  Milwaukee-Eight^™ 107 engine gives you a better ride*:

MORE POWER: larger displacement, 4-valve heads and higher compression ratio produce 10% more torque

QUICKER ACCELERATION: 2-3 bike lengths faster from 0-60mph; 1-2 bike lengths faster from 60-80mph in top gear

HEAT MANAGEMENT: improved rider and passenger comfort thanks to reduced heat absorption, increased heat rejection and redesigned exhaust system

IMPROVED FIT: narrow primary and optimized air cleaner shape

REDUCED VIBRATION: new internal single counter balancer provides a smoother, more refined feel at idle

RICHER EXHAUST NOTE: less mechanical powertrain noise allows more iconic V-Twin rumble due to lighter valves, optimized cover designs and driveline improvements

LOWER IDLE SPEED: for better sound and less heat

IMPROVED CHARGING: 50% more output to meet increased touring accessory needs

*All comparisons here are drawn between new 2016 Touring models and new 2017 Touring models

You want a ride that rumbles—not begs for mercy—when you lean on it a little. The 6-Speed Cruise Drive^® transmission provides smooth, quiet shifting and reduces engine speed on the highway, so you get a better match between engine turnover and road speed. It’s a rare ride when a bike responds like this, and a low growl goes a long way when you’re opening up the road ahead.

Keeping your mind clear and soaking up the freedom of the open road means not fretting about your ride. Especially when it comes to stopping. High performance, sleek design, the dual disc brakes feature 6-piston fixed calipers grabbing on floating rotors for superior stopping power.

No doubt about it, there are times riding when you need to haul things down in a hurry. That’s why the Freewheeler^® model comes standard with rear to front linked brakes. When the rear brake is applied the system also applies the front brake for maximum stopping power. However, the front brake is independent so you can use it without applying and brake to the rear. No matter how good you are, this will make you a better rider.

Clutch effort goes way down on the Freewheeler^® motorcycle. Thanks to the Assist & Slip hydraulic clutch, you can ride all day through stop-and-go traffic without wearing out your hand and forearm.

The parking brake on the Freewheeler^® model couldn’t be any simpler to find or operate. It’s right there by your left foot. When you want to lock in, you push it down. When it’s time to take off again, you give it another push. And a light has been added to the gauges to alert you when your parking brake is engaged.

Your boots were made for riding—any way you see fit. Our full-length footboards boast a time-tested, tried-and-true design and rubber isolation for a comfortable ride, while the height-adjustable passenger boards add another level of customizable comfort for your riding partner. And for shifting gears, you can use either the traditional toe-shift or the even easier, more convenient heel-shift. It might take a few rides, but once you’ve gotten used to the smooth shifting rhythm, you’ll never give it up.

The trunk on the Freewheeler^® model is unique to the Freewheeler. It’s a one-of-a-kind design that opens left to right (with one hand) and extends the entire length of the body for a clean look. It easily accommodates two full-face helmets. Looks great. Works great.

Here’s the rule we laid down for every compartment cover and trunk lid on our touring line: if it doesn’t open with the single touch of a button or one hand, while wearing gloves, it doesn’t go on the motorcycle. Because in all our conversations with all the riders we talked to over the eight years we were rebuilding these motorcycles from the ground up, we didn’t encounter a single individual who wanted to have to put something on the ground before he could store it in a saddlebag.

With air-adjustable suspension that comes standard, you can dial in your ride to accommodate heavier or lighter payloads, battle unexpected road conditions or simply set it to how you like to roll. The lighter the load, the softer you can go by decreasing the air pressure a bit, or increase the air pressure for a more firm ride. There’s a convenient air valve for quick adjusting. It’s all about rider and passenger comfort and setting your bike to fit your taste—the easy way.

No question a battery charging harness is a must-have on a motorcycle. Now it’s standard. So you don’t have to waste even the ten minutes it takes to install one on some sunny Saturday when you could be riding.

This three-wheeled pioneer is designed, developed and tested to the highest standards of the Motor Company and backed by over a hundred years of touring mastery. This is not a bolt-on, aftermarket Trike kit. It’s engineered and road-tested as a whole. Every inch is integrated for comfort, cargo and confidence. From the smooth, classically designed lines to the front-to-rear matching paint, the Freewheeler^® model has the bloodlines of a true Harley-Davidson^® motorcycle through and through.

You can identify the all-new Milwaukee-Eight^™ 107 engine from 25 feet away. The racing scoop style of the air cleaner is all it takes to see that this is the new Harley-Davidson power plant. But when you look a little closer, you’ll notice that the things that are good about the authentic, air-cooled look of the Harley-Davidson^®V-Twin are alive and well. It’s a jewel machined out of metal, head-heavy and narrow at the waist. Finned cylinders, of course. Pure. Dripping with power. The engine is the visual center piece of the bike. This one makes an ironclad statement about holding on to what’s right and staying true to what satisfies.

The jewel at the center of the Freewheeler^® motorcycle is a black powder coated Milwaukee-Eight^™ 107 engine with chrome covers. Yeah, it’s a lot of show. But that’s okay. Because it’s backed up by a lot of go.

Our design philosophy can be summed up pretty simply: form follows function, but both report to emotion. This airbox is a prime example of that. It’s the most functional airbox we’ve ever put on a Harley-Davidson^® touring bike. It lets the engine breathe better for more power, but it’s also designed to provide better airflow around the rider. Emotion? That’s the part you feel when you look at it sitting right at the center of your V-Twin engine.

The 12″ Mini Apehanger bars on the Freewheeler^® model are the tallest rise you can get from an OE manufacturer. They look good, but these tall bars aren’t just there for looks. They pull the hand controls back toward the rider, and reduce the force it takes to turn the front wheel. They help make the Freewheeler one easy riding, easy handling machine.

What’s better than the classic look of a Harley-Davidson^® bobtail rear fender? How about the classic look of two Harley-Davidson^®bobtail rear fenders? That’s what you get on the Freewheeler^®model. It’s the kind of custom look that’s hard to find anywhere else.

The Freewheeler^® model is 3″ shorter than the Tri Glide^® Ultra model, thanks to an all-new rear body structure that’s been pulled forward to reduce the overall length of the vehicle. This makes Freewheeler^® model feel smaller and less intimidating. One more reason why the Freewheeler is the choice for those who place a premium on the ease of handling their machine.

The Milwaukee-Eight^™ 107 engine puts its exhaust note out to the world through chrome slash down style mufflers. They’re cut 3 inches shorter than the Tri Glide^® Ultra model’s mufflers to match the shorter length of the Freewheeler^® model.

There’s a 7-piece nacelle on the Freewheeler^® model. It was designed from the ground up for this machine. It’s tucked tight against the frame and forks for a tighter, smaller look. And it accommodates a clean-looking windshield mounting system.

We went end to end and top to bottom to give the Harley-Davidson^® touring lineup the clean, tight, sharp, iconic look and feel that only befits the next generation of our motorcycles. The finishing touch bullet turn signals. Sleek and modern, yet a timeless classic.

There’s an Enforcer front wheel leading the way on the Freewheeler^® motorcycle, and you’ve got two more to match in the back. Up front, the brake rotors have been re-designed to show off more of the premium custom look of the wheels. Three wheels never looked so pleasing to the eye.