Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra

The Milwaukee-based company carried out a number of styling changes to the 2024 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra. The trike’s adjustable frame-mounted shark fairing performs several duties. It protects the rider from on-face windblasts at high speed when the weather becomes inclement. The trike now has a BOX CTS infotainment system that packs quite a punch. It redefines the idea of comfort and touring over a long distance. The batwing fairing and split air vents allow a smoother airflow, reducing the head buffeting and equalizing the pressure through a duct in front. The interface of the 2024 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra sports a contemporary look. That aside, remarkable durability has been the hallmark of all Harley-Davidson products. The features have been carefully integrated into the trike for long-distance touring. The 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment unit comes with navigation support and weather radio bands. The two storage options at the back of the vehicle offer 6.8 cubic feet of luggage space. The 2024 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra also provides telephone integration. Harley-Davidson is offering parts and accessories particularly designed for the Tri Glide Ultra.

The seat of the 2024 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra is extremely cushy and comfortable. The saddle is wide and plush and there’s also a backrest. The pillion rider gets more comfort with taller and wider armrests and the backrest. Both seats and the grips are heated. The 25.9-inch seat height is approachable for most riders. The handlebar is straight and wide, leading to a comfortable riding position. The two wheels at the back lend better stability. The suspension, with Showa technology, is adequately plush. The fork innards have dual-bending valves, and soak road imperfections nicely. The rear emulsion shocks come with preload adjustment and hardly transfers any bumps or thuds to the seat. The saddle itself absorbs most of it. The trike’s suspension system allows 4.6-inches and 3.0-inches of travel at the front and back respectively. 

The 2024 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra is equipped with an air cooled, two-cylinder, Milwaukee-Eight 1.9-litre engine that produces 163Nm peak torque. The motor is mated to a six-speed transmission. The Tri Glide Ultra is for enjoying leisurely cruises on the highway. It offers excellent stability but lacks handling. It’s best suited for straight-line touring. On highways, the luxury trike offers a stable and planted drive. It’s not a performance-oriented bike and all the rubber from the tyres can be burnt on the sidewalls. The back tyres aren’t shaped for leaning. There’s also a lot of understeer while speedily turning corners. This is in fact common among all trikes, the Tri Glide Ultra or not. But it still rides faster than other trikes, not that there are too many to match a Harley-Davidson class. 

The 2024 Tri Glide Ultra gets branded Harley-Davidson Brembo brakes, sporting four-piston callipers on dual-300mm floating rotors in the front and a single-piston calliper on fixed rotor on each rear wheel. The bike comes from Harley-Davidson’s Reflex Defensive Rider Systems (RDRS). The package includes antilock braking, and electronic-linked braking (ELB). The Tri Glide Ultra is one of the safest trikes to ride. The vehicle also gets an electric reversing gear. It makes parking easier and also helps in manoeuvring.

The 2024 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra is for seasoned riders. It offers a very stable riding experience. It’s like a lounge chair on wheels, offering superb ride comfort. Young riders hunting for speed and thrill should look elsewhere. In simple words, the Tri Glide offers the joy of riding.