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Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited; Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager; Star Royal Star Venture; and Victory Vision Tour - The Lap of Luxury

Four Full-Boat Tourers Sail to Sturgis
November, 2009
By Andrew Cherney
Photography by Mike Calabro
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The conveniences that made the Ultra Classic so popular are retained on the Ultra Limited, including electronic cruise control and vented lowers as well as hard saddlebags and the Tour Pak trunk. And let's not forget the fork-mounted Bat Wing fairing. But the Limited also ups the ante with an 80-watt Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon, a CB radio/intercom, Brembo triple-disc brakes with ABS (optional on the mere Ultra), heated grips, and the Harley-Davidson Smart Security System, all standard. The Premium Tour-Pak gets a luggage rack and liners, and stashes a 12-volt/15 amp power supply inside, solidifying the Limited's premium status.

The Lap Of Luxury Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager
Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager
All the new Vulcans are powered by a liquid-cooled, 52-degree V-twin engine that displaces 1,700cc through a bore and stroke of 102.0 x 104.0mm. The Voyager borrows engine characteristics from the Vulcan 2000, but uses an overhead camshaft rather than pushrods. Power is pushed through a six-speed transmission with belt final drive. Dual front discs with four-piston calipers and a single rear disc with a two-piston caliper provide the "whoa" power. Our bike had optional anti-lock brakes, linked in both directions.

The Lap Of Luxury Star Royal Star Venture
Star Royal Star Venture
Venture A Thought
Add the Royal Star Venture to the list of bikes rather Electra Glide-esque from the front. That's where the similarities end, though-this puppy is powered by a 1294cc V-four engine that shares DNA with the mighty first-gen V-Max mill, though its most closely-related to the 90's Royal Stars, including the current-model Tour Deluxe.

The Lap Of Luxury Victory Vision Tour
Victory Vision Tour
Double Vision
When the Vision first debuted a few years ago, it was clear Victory did its research; the cruiser demographic is getting older, and aging bikers tend to embrace convenience, especially when touring. Equipped with a 106 cubic-inch engine (1731cc) and six-speed transmission, the Vision Tour also sports amenities like a power windshield, electronic reverse and cleverly disguised bumpers that protect the bike.


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