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According to many, the Harley-Davidson 2009 Street Glide has many Highs and provokes few Sighs. It's a touring bike with a new two-piece frame which is robotically welded. The total number of frame parts is 40 instead of the 90 in the previous frame.

This makes it a very stable bike which gives riding confidence and invites you to feel free on the curves and push the speed on the straight stretches. The Street Glide weighs 810 lb, but it handles well. It will flick left or right easily and will stay upright without you putting one foot down.

The engine is the same as previously -- a 1584 cc Twin Cam. The peak torque of 92.6 ft-lbs is at 3500 rpm. It has very effective Brembo ABS front brakes -- an excellent improvement. The saddle is a little sculpted and comfortable on long rides.

If you like chrome-encircled analog gauges you will be pleased with the instrumentation. In the speedometer is a small LCD display that gives you the odometer, a low-fuel countdown, and dual trip meters. This bike can get 36 mpg out of its six-gallon fuel tank. There is optional cruise control. For music lovers there is also an optional Harman/Kardon sound system.

Two Small Sighs

As for your luggage, the bags are securely attached with Dzus fasteners and easy to remove, although they have no handles. A hardbag liner would solve that problem. The only other less-than-perfect feature is a tendency of the Bat Wing fairing, handlebar-mounted, towards extra wind buffeting.

This bike has a tough and seductive profile. Its color scheme is metallic-flake Black pearl with color-matched hardbag latches, and with the sun glinting on its chrome parts it looks like the sleek American icon it is.

Don't let your love of motorcycle speed and freedom endanger your health or life. Take a safety class and pay good attention when you ride. If you have been hurt in a motorcycle accident and would like some legal advice, please email Stipe Injury Law in Oklahoma City.