Despite its less than flattering moniker, the Fat Boy has always been one of H-D’s best selling designs. In the Screamin’ Eagle iteration, the rear suspension has been lowered to present more of a bar-hopper aesthetic. The CVO group has also dolled up the corpulent cruiser with a plethora of chrome accoutrements, including a f


The V-Rod’s execution was so spot-on when it debuted just three years ago that the thought of tinkering with it was anathema to most. Although H-D’s design team replaced the outdated 140 mph speedometers with new and improved 150 mph speedometers, (thereby making the bike 10 mph faster in the eyes of countless loyalists) little else has changed. Even the various paint schemes released in subsequent years have yet to really improve upon the distinctive elegance of the initial brushed aluminum offering, suggesting the best thing Messrs. Harley and Davidson have done for the V-Rod is to leave it alone. Until now. Remarkably, the CVO unit has managed to take a bike that was already rated a “10” and turn it into an “11.” For $25,495 the V-Rod has received a 10 percent boost in torque and horsepower, courtesy of a 1250cc Screamin’ Eagle “big-bore” version of the standard 1130cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 60-degree Revolution V-Twin engine. New pistons throb inside CNC-ported cylinder heads for superior intake and exhaust flow, and cam timing has been performance optimized. Aside from giving the power cruiser a new seat and a chrome bath, the most significant cosmetic alteration is the replacement of the V-Rod’s signature disc wheels with chromed forged-aluminum five-spokers. This has the added benefit of reducing the disconcerting lean angles caused by occasional crosswinds acting on the solid discs. (Click image to enlarge)

Newly minted for the well-appointed road warrior, the $29,995 Screamin’ Eagle Electra Glide ensures that Harley-Davidson’s cushiest steed will be the belle of the ball, no matter its destination. This lion of the “blacktop jungle” arrives resplendent in three new color combinations: Sunrise Yellow Pearl and Stingray Silver, Two-Tone Candy Cherry, and Two-Tone Candy Teal. It also includes color-matched inner fairing panel, fairing lowers, fuel-tank console inserts, and a detachable chopped Tour-Pak equipped with an interior light and carry-out liner. The list of chromed components is exhaustive in its scope and includes the Thunderstar floating brake rotors and wheels. The fuel-injected Screamin’ Eagle 103 Stroker Twin Cam engine again replaces the 88B, and is tuned to produce a 20 percent increase in torque, churning out over 100 ft. lbs at 3,500 rpm. Should the motor’s rhythmic pulsing become less than music to ones ears, a premium sound system with integrated amplifier and high-performance speakers comes standard to sooth rider and passenger while they are comforted in generous leather seats and backrests. A security system allows you to sleep easy when traveling, and a garage door opener will make even the last few feet of your journey an exercise in convenience. (Click image to enlarge)