Cruise Control, ABS and Throttle by Wire, Oh My!

When you think of Harley Davidson, you probably associate them with their century old tradition of making a different kind of bike. Even in today’s models, you see old-school HD at it’s finest. The technology used a hundred years ago is much different that today, and Harley has kept from making new technology a staple of their success.

That’s about to change. At least on the inside. Harley Davidson is slowly starting to use technology that they have previously shunned. I’m talking about things like stock cruise control, ABS, and electronic throttle. Keep looking for more wide-spread technological updates for your Sporty. They’re coming. Slowly.

I’m sure there will be some hold-outs that will continue to refuse to accept advances in technology, claiming something to the effect of “Who needs technology? My ride has been doing just fine for decades!” Fact is, you don’t need it if you don’t want it. But it sure is nice to have more confidence when your riding, and that’s what technology does.