Harley-Davdison of Prince George is proud to have the
all-new 2015 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler in the showroom. Brand new to H-D this
Trike takes the elements of the Tri-Glide and downsizes them slightly, giving
you a more compact three wheeler.
So! What is the difference between the Tri Glide and the
Freewheeler?
To start with H-D removed the Tri-Glide’s fairing and Tour-Pak
top trunk. Next they moved the trunk forward and down, which shortens the Trike
by three-inches. Designers managed this without compromising capacity – you can
still fit two full-face helmets in the waterproof compartment. Next
designers moved the two-up seat forward an inch and lowered it by 6 inches. Reviews say that the centre of gravity has
been tightened up by the seat move, and that combined with the 12 inch mini-ape
handlebar steering has reduced steering effort by a claimed 15 to 30 percent.
Passengers have something to hold onto as well, a set of soft grip grab rails.
The weight of this all new trike comes in at 133 lbs.
lighter than the Tri Glide, and is ready to ride at 1,082 lbs. If your parking
on a hill you won’t have to worry about a roll-away, the trike is equipped with
a parking brake in the form of a foot pedal behind the left floor board.
The look of this bike is low and lean. Starting at the front
– a seven-piece headlight nacelle holding a dual-halogen headlight greets
oncoming traffic. The rear has been lowered, and has a classic car feel to it
with slash-down mufflers. This trike may be more compact than the Tri Glide but
it’s still packed with style.
When looking at mechanics the biggest difference between the
two models is the engine. The Tri Glide runs a Twin-Cooled High Output Twin Cam
103 engine while the Freewheeler sticks to the air-cooled version. Power is
very comparable. Tri Glide comes in at 106.2 pound-feet of torque at 3,750 rpm while
the Freewheeler is right behind with 104.7 pound-feet of torque at 3,250 rpm.
Cruise control comes standard and air-adjustable rear shocks let you change
your ride to suit load and conditions.
Riding on three wheels has never been cooler!
