Project Rushmore

Project RUSHMORE Control Features include:

• High Output Twin Cam 103™

  Harley-Davidson® powertrain engineers working with Project RUSHMORE tuned the new High Output Twin Cam 103™ engine specifically to deliver more passing power. Equipped with a new camshaft to optimize bottom-end torque and a new high-flow airbox, the HO Twin Cam 103 delivers 5 percent more torque than the standard Twin Cam 103™ powertrain in a Touring configuration. The result is a dramatic improvement in 60-to-80 mph roll-on acceleration in fifth gear, the kind of real-world power that hustles a rider back into the right-hand lane, or up the mountain briskly, even with a passenger and gear on board. The new airbox has the added comfort-enhancing benefit of improving legroom and airflow around the rider. The HO Twin Cam 103 is Original Equipment on the 2014 Harley-Davidson® Road King®, Street Glide®, Street Glide® Special, and Electra Glide® Ultra Classic® motorcycle models.

• New Hydraulic Clutch Control

  All 2014 Touring and Trike models except the Road King are equipped with a new hydraulic clutch control that maintains the previous cable clutch-lever effort despite stronger clutch springs fitted to these 2014 models. The hydraulic clutch also does not require periodic adjustment or service, provides consistent engagement and modulation in all operating conditions, and provides consistent clutch-lever effort over the life of the vehicle. The 2014 Tri Glide® Ultra is equipped with a new Assist and Slip (A&S) clutch. The Assist feature increases torque capacity at times of high demand while keeping lever efforts low. The Slip feature enables smooth downshifts and engine braking. Clutch lever effort on the Tri Glide® is reduced by 23 percent.

• Twin-Cooled™ High Output Twin Cam 103™

  Designed to maintain performance in the most-challenging situations, the new Twin-Cooled™ High Output Twin Cam 103™ powertrain is featured in the 2014 Ultra Limited and Tri Glide® Ultra models. A combination of air-cooled and precision liquid cooling strategies allow the Twin-Cooled High Output 103 to maintain peak performance under the most demanding loads and riding conditions, and enables a higher 10.1:1 compression ratio for increased power and efficiency. The Twin-Cooled High Output 103 offers 10.7 percent more peak torque than the standard Twin Cam 103 engine. Liquid coolant is routed through the cylinder heads in the area around the exhaust valves and then to ducted heat exchangers located in the left and right fairing lowers. The precision cooling system is thermostatically controlled, and uses an electric pump to circulate coolant. The Twin-Cooled High Output 103 may also improve thermal comfort to the rider and passenger in extreme conditions, such as stop-and-go traffic in high ambient temperatures. Cylinder head temperatures are lower, the airbox shape improves airflow, and reshaped fairing lowers improve venting of air to the rider and passenger.

• Reflex™ Linked Brakes with ABS

  All 2014 Harley-Davidso® Touring models are available with the new Reflex Linked Brakes with ABS as either Original Equipment or as a factory-installed option. Reflex Linked Brakes combine ABS with electronically linked brakes that dynamically optimize front/rear brake balance. Linked braking is activated when the motorcycle is above 20 to 25 mph. If braking is initiated at slower speeds the front and rear brakes function independently. When linked braking is active, applying the front, rear or both brake controls will apply braking force to both the front and rear brakes in a proportion determined by the Reflex Linked Brakes system to optimize performance. The braking will stay linked as speed drops below the 20-25 mph threshold. Reflex Linked Brakes incorporates ABS to further help the rider maintain control during braking events, especially those that happen in less-than-optimal conditions. Reflex Linked Brakes with ABS are Original Equipment on the 2014 Street Glide® Special, Electra Glide® Ultra Classic and Ultra Limited Harley-Davidson® motorcycle models, and a factory-installed option on the Road King® and Street Glide® models.

• Tri Glide® Ultra Linked Brakes

  The new Tri Glide® Ultra linked brake system allows the rider to apply both the front and rear brakes through the rear brake pedal. This is accomplished by actuating two pistons of each new six-piston front caliper when using the rear brake pedal. This provides more than 30 percent more brake responsiveness when the rear pedal is applied. The full front brake system is applied only through the front brake lever and remains independent. A new Tri Glide® Ultra parking brake system uses a foot pedal on the rider's left side to activate the rear parking brakes.

• Daymaker™ LED Lighting

  The Daymaker LED headlight and Daymaker LED fog lamps deliver a lighting pattern that is highly focused with outstanding "punch" into the darkness. The light quality closely mimics that of natural daylight to further enhance visibility, and its bright-white color is conspicuous in traffic. The Daymaker headlamp has two D-shaped lenses: one that focuses light into a pool directly in front of the bike for outstanding low-beam illumination, and another separate high-beam projector that delivers a super-bright, focused beam to penetrate deep into the darkness. Daymaker LED lighting is Original Equipment on the 2014 Electra Glide® Ultra Classic, Ultra Limited, and Tri Glide® Ultra Harley-Davidson® motorcycle models.

• Dual Halogen Lighting

  The new Dual Halogen headlamp significantly outperforms a single-element halogen headlamp in high-beam situations because the low beam is also illuminated, increasing total lumens output. On high beam the Dual Halogen headlamp offers better punch and spread than the Daymaker LED headlamp, but does not offer the bright, white color quality of the LED. The Dual Halogen headlamp is paired with halogen fog lamps on models so equipped. Dual Halogen lighting is Original Equipment on 2014 Road King®, Street Glide® and Street Glide® Special Harley-Davidson® motorcycle models.

• Improved Front Suspension

  All 2014 Harley-Davidson® Touring models are equipped with new front suspension components, including larger fork sliders and stiffer triple clamps, that provide improved steering response. Fork diameter is increased from 43.1mm to 49mm (14 percent). The steering stem is supported by larger bearings. Suspension damping has been re-tuned for a smoother ride over minor pavement irregularities like tar strips.

• New Batwing Fairing

  The new fairing is the most obvious styling change for 2014, in part because its shape is so familiar to riders and non-riders alike. The new Batwing fairing represents an intense collaboration between stylists and engineers. The two teams worked together to create a shape that is a fresh yet recognizable interpretation of an iconic design, and also provides a significant reduction in head buffeting to the rider. The centered intake port for the splitstream vent transitions smoothly to the base of the windshield. Other changes to the fairing shape are more subtle. Coverage in front of the hand controls is slightly larger, and there is more overhang of the headlamp.

• New Tour-Pak

  Its crisp new shape makes the new Tour-Pak appears more compact, but it actually offers 4 percent more capacity than the previous Tour-Pak design, and still holds two full-face helmets. New LED rear lighting is less intrusive within the rear corners of the Tour-Pak. The single One-Touch latch, and a new self-centering catch and retractable tether, makes it possible to open and close the Tour-Pak lid with one hand. The Tour-Pak lock is now integrated into the latch. New premium hinges eliminate exposed rivets. The interior features a new liner material and a new map and tool kit pouch. The new Tour-Pak support structure looks cleaner and allows one-inch adjustment of the Tour-Pak forward or back to reposition the passenger backrest.

• New Jukebox Compartment

  The new Jukebox compartment on the fairing dash features a USB port for charging and connecting to mobile phones and other electronic devices. The Jukebox compartment features a cushioned bottom and water-resistant foam seal around the One-Touch door.

• New Fairing Lowers Storage

  The storage compartments in the lower fairings offer 37 percent more capacity than the previous design, and feature hinged doors with One-Touch latches. A new sliding latch for the fairing vent door is easier to use.

• New Saddlebag Luggage

  The new hard saddlebags have a sleeker shape that complements the Tour-Pak, and offer about 1 percent more capacity. New One-Touch latch handles are located between the seat and the saddlebag. A new hinge design makes it possible to open the lid with one hand. The tubular saddlebag guards have been reshaped to increase passenger leg room while still providing protection for the bags. The new saddlebag supports are made of cast aluminum and are cleaner looking, lighter in weight, comprise fewer parts, and provide better bag alignment than the steel supports they replace. The new supports also accommodate easier installation of accessory docking kits for backrests and racks.

• New Hand Controls

  The shape, feel, position and function of all hand controls have been improved. Hand control buttons have a dished shape and angle that better fits the thumb or finger and provides positive engagement. Switch texture and keystroke was designed to provide better feel and feedback. The cruise control button is moved to the left hand control so the right hand no longer has to maintain the throttle and engage the control. All infotainment functions are controlled through thumb-operated five-way joysticks located on the left and right hand control areas. A new Trip switch trigger on the back of the left hand control cycles the LCD screen on the speedometer through odometer, trip, range to empty, clock and gear displays. Five open panel switches are prewired for installation of accessories.

• New Gauges

  Designed to be easier to read in all conditions, the new speedometer and tachometer on all fairing-equipped models feature a 10 percent larger viewing area and 68 percent wider numbers. Warning lights and the speedometer screen are also larger and more visible. The fuel and volt gauges are 28 percent larger. The oil pressure and ambient air temperature displays have been moved to the Boom!™ Box infotainment screen. The Ultra Limited gauges have an elevated and lighted "stadium" tic band around the perimeter. A larger number font is also featured on the Road King® speedometer.

• New Fenders

  All 2014 Harley-Davidson® Touring models feature a more contemporary front fender design. The steel fender has a streamlined shape, and the skirt has been cut higher to expose more of the front wheel. The fender is also tilted forward slightly to level it with the ground. The rail and rubber bumper have been removed from the Electra Glide® Ultra Classic and Ultra Limited models, and those models and the Road King® have a sleeker tip light. At the rear, Electra Glide® Ultra Classic® and Ultra Limited models have the turn signals relocated to the Tour-Pak, and the rubber fender bumper has been eliminated. The rear fender rubber bumper and tip guard has also been removed from the Road King®.

New Wheels

All Touring models feature new Original Equipment cast aluminum wheels designed to be lighter and stiffer than previous wheel styles. The Street Glide® and Street Glide® Special models are equipped with the five-spoke Enforcer cast aluminum wheel and feature a new 19-inch diameter front wheel. Other Touring models are fitted with the new 10-spoke Impeller cast aluminum wheels, with an 18-inch diameter front wheel. All models have a 16-inch diameter rear wheel.

One-Touch Design

A functional element applied to the Tour-Pak®, saddlebags, Jukebox, fairing lower storage compartments, and fuel tank door permits latching and unlatching with a simple press or pull of a finger.