2015 Harley-Davidson® FLTRXS - Road Glide® Special

The 2015 Harley-Davidson® FLTRXS Road Glide® Special is a motorcycle that carries an aura of defiance. In the world of Harley-Davidson touring, there has long been a friendly but fierce rivalry between the "Batwing" (Street Glide) and the "Shark-nose" (Road Glide). When the Road Glide returned to the lineup in 2014 after a brief hiatus, it did so with a chip on its shoulder. Under the banner of Project RUSHMORE, the 2015 Road Glide Special was rebuilt from the ground up to be the ultimate performance bagger—a machine that offered more stability, better aerodynamics, and a more aggressive stance than anything else on the road. Thirteen years after its release, the 2015 FLTRXS is still regarded as one of the most balanced and "pure" touring experiences available on the pre-owned market. It sits at the perfect intersection of raw, air-cooled mechanical feel and modern electronic sophistication. The Architecture of Stability: The Frame-Mounted Fairing The most significant differentiator of the Road Glide Special is its fairing. Unlike the Street Glide or Ultra Limited, whose fairings are mounted to the front forks, the Road Glide’s "shark-nose" fairing is bolted directly to the motorcycle's frame. This engineering choice is the primary reason why long-distance "iron butt" riders gravitate toward this model. When you are riding at $80$ mph on an open interstate and a crosswind hits, or when you are passed by a triple-trailer semi-truck, a fork-mounted fairing acts like a sail, transferring that wind energy directly into your handlebars. On the 2015 Road Glide Special, the fairing absorbs that energy into the chassis, leaving your steering light, precise, and unaffected. This leads to a massive reduction in rider fatigue over a $500$-mile day. For 2015, this fairing was completely reimagined. It was narrowed to reduce the profile, but the most important update was the addition of Triple Split stream Vents. Located around the dual headlamps and at the top of the fairing, these vents can be opened or closed to equalize air pressure behind the fairing. This technology virtually eliminated the "head buffeting" that had plagued older baggers, allowing for a smooth, quiet pocket of air for the rider. The Heart: High Output Twin Cam 103™At the center of the 2015 Road Glide Special is the Air-Cooled High Output Twin Cam 103™ V-Twin. While the "Ultra" touring models of this year utilized the Twin-Cooled (liquid-cooled) heads, the Road Glide Special remained true to its raw roots with a purely air-cooled system.The "High Output" designation wasn't just a badge. Harley-Davidson redesigned the camshafts and the air intake to provide more low-end torque. The engine produces 104.7 lb-ft of torque at 3,250 RPM. This is exactly where a touring rider needs it. Whether you are fully loaded with gear or riding two-up, the FLTRXS offers immediate roll-on power for passing without the need for a frantic downshift .The engine is paired with the 6-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission, which is legendary for its "thud" engagement and smooth operation. Sixth gear acts as a true overdrive, allowing the engine to hum at low RPMs during highway cruising, which maximizes fuel efficiency and reduces vibration through the floorboards.The "Special" Treatment: Elevating the Standard The "S" in FLTRXS is what turned this bike into a premium "Special" model. In 2015, if you opted for the Special over the base Road Glide, you received a suite of upgrades that significantly improved the ride and the resale value. Boom!™ Box 6.5GT Infotainment: This was the center-piece of the Project RUSHMORE interior. It replaced the standard radio with a 6.5-inch full-color touchscreen featuring integrated GPS navigation, Bluetooth connectivity for your smartphone, and a USB port in a dedicated "Jukebox" compartment .Reflex™ Linked Brakes with ABS: This system electronically links the front and rear brakes. If you are traveling above $25$ mph and apply one brake, the bike's computer determines how much of the other brake is needed to keep the bike level. It is a safety feature that

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