The systems are electronic and utilize the latest chassis control, electronic brake control and powertrain technology. A rider may find the systems most helpful when riding in adverse road conditions and in urgent situations. The systems are designed to aid the rider in controlling the vehicle while accelerating and braking in a straight line or while in a turn. Right, buried in paragraph two is the big news, really: Harley’s new Reflex Defensive Rider Systems (RDRS) is a new collection of technology designed to match motorcycle performance to available traction during acceleration, deceleration and braking. Road Glides, as we all know, have frame-mounted fairings. The standard Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine delivers smooth, powerful touring performance while dual Daymaker LED headlamps offer outstanding night visibility.

The Road Glide Limited model is a long-haul, two-up touring specialist featuring the distinctive aerodynamic Road Glide shark-nose fairing with triple split stream vents that limit rider head buffeting. From the H-D horse’s mouth: The new Road Glide Limited model replaces the Road Glide Ultra model for 2020 and offers new premium luxury-touring features, including painted pin striping, a gloss-finish inner fairing, heated rider hand grips, Slicer II Contrast Bright wheels and new tank, front and rear fender medallions.

The cool new touring bike for 2020 would be the Road Glide Limited. After passing summary judgment on the new Low Rider S last week, it’s time to move on to the new Touring models, all of which at least still carry the prefix “FL.” (As do some Softails, possibly a Dyna or two – now retired – and possibly a trike. I’m still in a constant state of bewilderment even after all these years trying to keep track of the Glides and Ultras and FXRs and things as they come and go. You really do need a program to keep track of all the players at Harley-Davidson.

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