Cicada Audio — Amplifiers
Cicada Audio Amplifiers for Harley-Davidson Touring
Cicada FLX amplifiers are compact, efficient Class-D designs built for the heat, vibration and moisture of life on a motorcycle. Class-D efficiency generally means less heat and lower current demand than a similarly powered Class-AB amplifier, which matters on a bike where space and charging are limited, and FLX amplifiers use conformal-coated circuitry to resist moisture. The range runs from ultra-compact four-channel amps to high-power mono subwoofer amps, so you can match the amplifier to the size of the build.
This collection carries the four-channel FLX500.4, FLX700.4, FLX1000.4, FLX1400.4 and FLX2000.4, the mono FLX1600.1, FLX2500.1 and BFA5000.1, and the FLX700.4PRO and FLX1400.4PRO with onboard DSP. Match the amplifier to your speaker impedance and channel count, and note that the larger mono amps such as the BFA5000.1 may need saddlebag or remote mounting rather than fitting in the fairing.
Why You'll Love It
- Compact Class-D: less heat and lower current demand than a similarly powered Class-AB amp, in a chassis sized for the bike.
- Weather-ready: FLX amplifiers use conformal-coated circuitry to resist moisture, though mount them in a sensible location out of direct water.
- Four-channel and mono: four-channel FLX amps for the speaker stage and mono FLX and BFA amps for a subwoofer.
- DSP on board: the FLX700.4PRO and FLX1400.4PRO add full tuning without a separate processor. See the Cicada DSP.
- Simple turn-on: many FLX amps offer VOX, DC-offset or remote turn-on for non-amplified Boom! Box systems without a reflash.
FAQ
Are Cicada FLX amplifiers waterproof?
They are conformal-coated to resist moisture, not IP-rated, so mount them out of direct water in a sensible location. Class-D efficiency also keeps heat and current draw down, which suits a bike.
How do I choose between the four-channel amps?
Match the channel count to the system layout. A basic two-speaker front stage can use a two-channel amplifier or two channels of a four-channel amplifier. A four-channel model can run front and rear pairs, four front speakers or a bi-amplified stage, depending on the wiring and impedance. A dedicated subwoofer normally uses a mono amplifier.
Will the amp turn on with my factory radio?
Many FLX amps offer VOX, DC-offset or remote turn-on for non-amplified Boom! Box systems without a reflash. A factory-amplified CVO or Boom! Stage setup may need extra integration. Confirm your audio package.
Where does the amplifier mount?
Compact FLX amps mount in or around the fairing, while larger mono amps such as the BFA5000.1 may need saddlebag or remote mounting. Check the dimensions against your intended location.
Not sure which amplifier suits your Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycle? Use the detail on each product, or contact Motorcycle Audio Australia with your bike's year, model, current setup and goals and we'll confirm the right parts.
