The Road Glide® Custom is a tough, low version of the shark-nose Harley-Davidson classic, with a big 18-inch front wheel, a 2-into-1 exhaust, and a smooth tail light assembly. This bagger rolls with swagger. The innovative Harley-Davidson® Touring chassis is based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swingarm developed to withstand the demands of long-haul touring riders and today's powerful engines.

The Road Glide® model had long been known as the “tourer’s touring bike.” It introduced the world to the unique “shark nose,” framemounted fairing. The Road Glide® Custom takes that unique, wind-splitting design and gives it a slammed, custom appearance. It’s undeniable that the frame-mounted fairing design gives the Road Glide Custom outstanding handling properties.

With a lowered suspension, large 18-inch front wheel, shorty, smoked wind deflector, colormatched saddlebag latches and custom rear fascia and taillight, the Road Glide® Custom brings true attitude and style to that renowned handling. And now those who love to rack up the miles can choose to upgrade their Road Glide® Custom straight from the factory with the Security Package Option, combining an Anti-lock Braking System and Smart Security System for outstanding value.

2012 Touring Models: The Legend Rolls On

For 2012, all eight Harley-Davidson® Touring models are powered by a Twin Cam 103TM engine with Automatic Compression Release and an integrated oil cooler. Producing 102 ft. lbs. of peak torque at 3500 rpm, the Twin Cam 103TM engine provides an outstanding performance around town and on the open road. All Touring models also feature the 6-Speed Cruise DriveTM transmission, 41.3 mm telescopic front forks, air-adjustable rear shocks and Isolated Drive System for smooth power delivery. The Harley-Davidson® Touring chassis has a single-spar, rigid-backbone frame and two-piece swingarm designed to deliver responsive manoeuvrability and long-haul durability. Chassis geometry and suspension are calibrated to deliver confident handling and comfort.

All Touring models except the Ultra Limited will offer a new "tubeless" Chrome Lace Aluminium Wheel option for ease of tire replacement and repair. Six new colours or colour combinations are among the 12 paint options offered within the 2012 Touring model line.

2012 Harley-Davidson® Touring Models

" Road King®
" Road King® Classic
" Electra Glide® Classic
" Ultra Classic® Electra Glide®
" Electra Glide® Ultra Limited
" Street Glide®
" Road Glide® Custom
" Road Glide® Ultra





2012 Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom Model Highlights

NEW Rubber-mounted Twin Cam 103™ V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) with heated O2 sensors and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
NEW Tubeless Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced wheel option
NEW Paint color options
• Security Package Option including factory installed Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System with hands-free fob and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Sculpted seat for added comfort and improved ground reach
• Custom floorboard
• 18-inch front wheel with a lower-profile, 130/80B18 tire
• 2-into-1 exhaust and single, four-inch-diameter chrome muffler
• Red stop/turn/tail lights with chrome bracket that doubles as a visor over the low-mounted license plate
• Stylized headlamp shroud
• Smoked, short Lexan wind deflector
• Black powder-coated powertrain with chrome covers
• Black, Slotted Disc cast aluminum wheels
• Lowered rear suspension
• Aerodynamic frame-mounted fairing
• Deep FL front fender with no trim
• Stainless steel, easy reach handlebar
• Chrome, low-profile fuel tank console
• One-piece, two-up Street Glide®-style seat with perforated insert
• Injection-molded hard saddlebags with color-matched latches; 2.26 cu. ft. volume
• Inserts fill the spaces between the saddlebags and the rear fender
• Silver-faced, fairing-mounted electronic speedometer and tachometer plus fuel, voltage, oil pressure and ambient air temperature gauge
• Streamliner footboards, brake pedal and passenger pegs
• 40-watt, two-speaker Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon with CD/MP3 player
• Tri-line LED rear fender tip light

Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom Features and Benefits

• 6-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission with integrated Isolated Drive System (IDS)
• Dunlop® “Multi-Tread” rear tire construction extends tire life by 25 percent
• Brembo® 4-piston front and rear caliper with dual front rotor brake system
• Air-adjustable rear shocks
• Full-length rider footboards
• Height-adjustable passenger footboards
• Six-gallon fuel tank
• Optional electronic cruise control