​A Glimpse into a Ride on the Harley-Davidson Freewheeler

Enter the wonderful world of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, where the brand’s newest collection of 2015 models — including a hot rod style-inspired Freewheeler — are oozing with serious attitude. Riding one of these bad-boys, and especially the trike, has never been cooler.(1)

Overview

The 2015 Harley-Davidson® Freewheeler is — as you may have guessed — a three-wheeler or trike. The model was revealed last year in Sonoma, California, right around the time a 6.1 earthquake shook the country, based on news from About. The launch of Harley®’s new model may not have been earth shattering, but it was — and still is — a juicy bit of news.(2)

According to About, the 2015 Freewheeler has slimmed down from its Tri-Glide roots.(2) The American bike-maker has addressed the concerns of would-be buyers by creating a smaller and less intimidating three-wheeler, but without sacrificing the attitude, or rather that old-school, classic Harley® soul, style and rumble that is so appealing.(3)

What To Expect

With a hot rod-inspired style, (1)Tri-Glide fairings reduced to a pair of 12-inch mini-apes, overall length chopped by 3-inches, (2)a 135-pound drop in weight, (4)and an air-cooled, High Output Twin Cam 103 engine, (1)the results are impressive.(4)

When riding the 2015 H-D® Freewheeler, expect a lighter vehicle (than its Tri-Glide heritage) in a smaller package that is overall easier to handle. New bars are positioned closer to the rider to help reduce steering effort, according to Harley-Davidson®, and Motorcycle USA says the riding position and seat are quite comfortable.(4)

As for what drives the three-wheeler, a potent engine rated at 1690cc, (4)and pushing nearly 105 horsepower (2)and a claimed 104.7 pound-feet of torque at 3,250 rpm (3)offers lots of low-end torque and passing power.(1)

You’ll likely also appreciate the quiet-shifting six-speed Cruise Drive transmission, (4)the hydraulic Assist and Slip clutch that helps get the Freewheeler moving and reduces hand and forearm effort, and linked brakes — which control both the front and rear via a foot pedal — ensures that your vehicle slows down in a smooth manner.(3)

Conclusion

Overall, if you’re considering the 2015 Harley-Davidson® Freewheeler, About says that it “accelerates like no other Harley®,” (2)and H-D® states that “riding on three wheels has never been cooler.” Honestly, we couldn’t agree more.(3)

Try it for yourself at Adamec Harley-Davidson® of Baymeadows, Orange Park, Regency and St. Augustine.(1)

(1) “2015 Harley-Davidson® FLRT Freewheeler” Adamec Harley-Davidson®. 

(2) “2015 Harley-Davidson® Freewheeler Trike Review” About.com - Autos. 

(3) “2015 Harley-Davidson® Freewheeler – First Ride” Cycle World. 

(4) “2015 Harley-Davidson® Freewheeler First Ride” Motorcycle USA.