KICKER is well known for its car audio, marine and powersports audio upgrade solutions. Continuing that tradition of impressive performance and value are four newly upgraded audio system solutions for Harley-Davidson Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide and Ultra Glide touring bikes. These kits are designed to deliver a big upgrade over the factory audio system and install without modifications to the bike or wiring. Let’s check out the new KICKER Harley-Davidson audio kits.
KICKER Harley-Davidson Audio Kits
The new KICKER Harley-Davidson audio kits are designed for four applications, covering 1996 to 2013 and 2014 to 2023 models. The kits for the earlier applications feature a set of 5.25-inch coaxial speakers, while the 2014-and-newer Street/Electra/Ultra Glide and 2015-and-newer Road Glide kits include a pair of newly designed 6.5-inch drivers.
Kit Application
- 50HDS962 1996 – 2013 Street / Electra / Ultra Glide
- 50HDS144 2014 – 2023 Street / Electra / Ultra Glide
- 50HDR982 1998 – 2013 Road Glide
- 50HDR154 2015 – 2023 Road Glide
The 5.25-inch speakers feature a weather- and UV-resistant polypropylene woofer cone and a 20 mm neo-titanium-dome tweeter mounted on a bridge in front of the woofer. The woofer features a neodymium magnet to keep the system light and maintain the bike’s balance. Big, heavy speakers add significant mass, raising the bike’s center of gravity. The speakers have a nominal impedance of two ohms to extract maximum power from the included amplifier. Grilles are included for a clean and tidy look.
The newly designed 6.5-inch speakers feature a new mounting flange that bolts directly into the factory speaker location without any modifications to the bike. These new two-ohm speakers also feature weather- and UV-resistant polypropylene woofer cones and a super-efficient 20 mm neo-titanium-dome tweeter. Neodymium magnets are used on the woofers, and stamped mesh grilles are included in the 50HDR154 kit. The speakers are rated to handle 60 watts of power continuously with a peak power handling of 120 watts.
Motorcycle Audio Amplifier
All four kits include the new KPX300.4 four-channel ultra-compact amplifier. The amp is rated at 45 watts into four-ohm loads and an impressive 75 watts into two-ohm loads like those found in the kits. The amp is weather-resistant, so it can handle being splashed. Electronic high-pass crossovers are included on the amp, and the crossover points are set via DIP switches on the end panel.
The KPX300.4 features FIT+ differential inputs, making it directly compatible with the BTL output of the stock Harley-Davidson radio or an aftermarket solution. The efficient KPX300.4 has relatively low current demands, an important consideration given the limited charging-system capacity of a motorcycle.
Although the kits only come with a pair of speakers, the extra amplifier channels make it easy to add rear speakers. The HDBX14 rear bag lid cut-in kit is a great addition to 2014 through 2023 bikes.
Mounting Plate and Wire Harnesses
All four kits include a stainless steel mounting plate for the amplifier, allowing it to fit neatly under the fairing with no modifications required. Likewise, the kits include a wiring harness with power and ground connections, a fuse and all speaker wiring to simplify installation. OE-style connectors are provided, so everything plugs in cleanly.
The 50HDS144 and 50HDR154 installations also require that the factory Harley-Davidson radio be reflashed for proper operation. This can be performed by a Harley-Davidson dealer or a shop equipped with compatible programming equipment.
Upgrade Your Harley-Davidson Touring Bike Today!
If you are looking for more output and clarity from the sound system on your Harley-Davidson touring bike, drop by a local authorized KICKER retailer and ask about the application-specific kits they have available. These kits have everything needed to bring your music to life!
For more information on KICKER car, marine, lifestyle, powersports and motorcycle audio products, visit their website (www.kicker.com). You can find an authorized retailer near you using the Dealer Locator tool. Be sure to follow KICKER on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to stay up-to-date with their latest product releases and coverage of the amazing events the team attends.
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