How the Batwing Fairing and Skyline OS Elevate Long-Haul Riding around Florence, KY
Queen City Harley-Davidson® - How the Batwing Fairing and Skyline OS Elevate Long-Haul Riding around Florence, KY
There is a reason touring riders keep returning to Harley-Davidson® baggers when the journey gets long and the weather turns unpredictable. The latest Street Glide® Ultra refines two areas that matter most to real-world mileage—wind management and cockpit technology—bringing together the iconic Batwing fairing and the advanced Skyline™ OS on a 12.3-Inch TFT. This pairing creates a calmer pocket of air, clearer situational awareness, and a cockpit that works with you instead of distracting from the ride.
The Batwing’s shape is not an accident. It is the result of computational fluid dynamics, wind-tunnel time, and miles of on-road validation. On the Street Glide® Ultra, the clear windshield sits four inches taller than standard Street Glide models and reduces helmet buffeting by up to 60 percent. New fairing lowers with adjustable vents, larger fork-mounted air deflectors, and an optimized fairing skirt tune the airflow to your preference, mitigating crosswinds and seasonal temperature swings. The outcome is smoother helmet aerodynamics, less shoulder fatigue, and a bike that feels planted even when the forecast is not.
Equally important is how you interact with the motorcycle’s information. The 12.3-Inch color TFT powered by Skyline™ OS anchors the Street Glide® Ultra’s cockpit with crisp, intuitive menus. Built-in navigation with a Hands-free Voice Recognition System lets you issue conversational commands without taking your hands off the controls. You can keep your eyes scanning traffic and the horizon while the system quietly handles the directions, audio selection, and ride-mode adjustments. It turns hours in the saddle into time you can savor, not manage.
For riders weighing whether the new Ultra is the right fit, start with these two pillars. A calmer air pocket and a smarter interface reduce the noise—literal and figurative—so you can focus on the ride. And when the ride stretches across state lines, those gains add up. Queen City Harley-Davidson® is serving Dayton, Florence, and Lawrenceburg with guidance on setup and touring prep to help you make the most of these innovations.
- Windshield height and effect: The taller clear screen is four inches higher than standard Street Glide models and can reduce helmet buffeting by up to 60 percent.
- Adjustable airflow tools: Fairing lowers with adjustable vents and larger fork-mounted air deflectors let you tailor the flow for comfort in changing weather.
- Stability in real conditions: The optimized fairing skirt complements the lowers and deflectors for a calmer, more planted feel at highway speeds.
- Clarity at a glance: The 12.3-Inch TFT with Skyline™ OS presents navigation, audio, and ride data in a high-contrast, easy-to-read format.
- Hands-free navigation control: The Voice Recognition System accepts conversational prompts so you can keep attention on the road.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How does the Batwing fairing on the Street Glide® Ultra differ from other windshields?
The Batwing fairing is part of an aerodynamic system, not just a windshield. The taller clear screen, larger fork-mounted air deflectors, fairing lowers with adjustable vents, and the optimized fairing skirt work as a coordinated package to reduce buffeting and steer airflow around the rider and passenger.
Will the wind-management features help on warm days too?
Yes. The adjustable vents in the fairing lowers can be opened to increase airflow to your torso when temperatures rise. You can also refine how much air reaches your shoulders with the fork-mounted deflectors.
What makes Skyline™ OS valuable for touring?
Skyline™ OS on the 12.3-Inch TFT consolidates navigation, audio, and core vehicle information in a clear, customizable interface. With the Hands-free Voice Recognition System, you can access directions with conversational prompts, reducing distraction and making long days feel more seamless.
Does the tech feel complicated to use on the move?
The layout is designed for intuitive operation, with large, legible on-screen elements and straightforward menu structure. Once you set preferences, the system recedes into the background and supports your ride rather than commanding attention.
How do these features benefit a passenger?
Less helmet buffeting and a calmer airflow pocket reduce passenger fatigue. Combined with the plush back pad and armrests on the King Tour-Pak® luggage carrier, the overall experience becomes more relaxed across longer distances.
Wind protection and cockpit clarity often determine how many miles you want to ride in a day. By refining both, the Street Glide® Ultra makes a difference you can feel at the end of every stretch—less strain, more focus, and a touring rhythm that brings out the best in your rides around Florence, KY and beyond.