Get yourself a classic slice of Americana alongside extra power and suspension clearance. The first wave of the new 2026 Harley-Davidson Bikes, including the Harley Davidson Road Glide, was rolled out in early 2026, along with genuine Harley-Davidson Accessories and Motor Clothes gear and apparel revealed. All these will be available at authorized Harley-Davidson dealerships in the days to come.
The 2026 Harley-Davidson Road Glide follows its iconic legacy and is fitted with all the contemporary features. In 2026 model, you get new aesthetics and powerful performance features.
Key Features:
- Engine: Powered by the 1,923 cc liquid-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117 that produces 105 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 130 lb-ft of torque at 3,250 rpm.
- Design Updates: New Sharknose fairing refined featuring computational aerodynamics (CFD), reduced weight, and fresh 2026 color schemes including Blood Orange, Purple Abyss, Aurora Blue Denim, Olive Steel/Vivid Black, and Teal Thunder/Vivid Black.
- Safety Enhancements (Standard): ABS, electronic linked brakes, traction control, drag-torque slip control, hill hold control, and tire pressure monitoring; Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements available.
- Infotainment: 12.3-inch Skyline OS color touchscreen with embedded navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth connectivity.
- Performance: Top speed of 110+ mph (177+ kmph) with a six-speed carbon-reinforced belt drive transmission.
- Legacy Elements: Front fender and chrome beercan fork skirts.
Overview of 2026 Harley Davidson Road Glide
- Engine: 1,923 cc V-twin, liquid-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117
- Power: 105 HP @ 4,600 RPM
- Torque: 130 lbs-ft @ 3,250 RPM
- Seat Height: 25.9 in. (658 mm)
- Curb Weight(as shipped): 820 lbs (371.9 kg)
- Price(USA): $25,999 USD (Base Road Glide); $27,999 for the Black/Chrome trim variants
- Price(Canada): Starting around $32,999 CAD
About Harley Davidson Road Glide
Harley Davidson Road Glide Top Speed
The top speed of Harley Road Glide is around 110+ mph (177+ kmph). It can go from 0–60 mph in just 4.86 sec.
2026 Harley Davidson Road Glide Prices
| Dark Billiard Gray (Base Color) | $25,999 |
| Vivid Black | + $600 |
| Premium Plus Color | + $850 |
| Black Finish Option | + $1,350 |
| ABS Option | Standard |
| Security Option | Standard |
| Cruise Control Option | Standard |
| California Emissions | + $200 |
| Freight | + $895 |
Road Glide Colors
Harley Road Glide is available in 7 colors for 2026 –
- Dark Billiard Gray
- Vivid Black
- Blood Orange
- Purple Abyss
- Aurora Blue Denim
- Olive Steel Metallic / Vivid Black
- Teal Thunder / Vivid Black
Pros & Cons of Harley Davidson Road Glide
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Impressive road presence | Weight |
| Exceptionally comfortable for long-distance driving | Firm suspension for a sporty feel |
| Abundant torque for strong acceleration | Low seat height |
| Potent engine for high performance | Standard ABS system |
| Includes standard cruise control feature | Challenging when maneuvering tight corners |
| Offers a relaxed riding position for a comfortable experience | – |
2026 Harley Road Glide Alternatives
- Harley-Davidson Street Glide – The 2026 Street Glide starts around $25,999 and shares the same liquid-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117 motor producing 105 HP and 130 lb-ft of torque.
- Honda GoldWing – Costs $23,900. 1,833cc engine produces 126 horsepower and 130 lbf-ft) @ 4,500 rpm torque.
- Ducati Streetfighter – The standard model is available for $22,095.
- Indian Challenger – The prices starts from From $24,499. The 1,770 cc engine produces 122 hp power and 128 lb-ft of torque.
- Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite – Price starts from $32,999. The bike is powered by a 1,890 cc engine with 92 HP peak power and 126 lb-ft or maximum torque
2026 Harley Davidson Road Glide Review
Practice a powerful performance in shark-nose style with the all-new Road Glide. It combines the soul of the bike with the comfort, convenience, and confidence of a three-wheeler.
Aerodynamic Styling for Long-Haul Comfort
Remember the VR1000? It has been over two decades since Harley-Davidson had a factory road-racing effort. Thanks to Kyle Wyman’s performance in MotoAmerica’s 2021. The nap is now over. Taking inspiration from that event to create a new trim level called the ‘ST’ for the Road Glide, this bike is now heavily customized.
While ST stands for ‘Sport Touring,’ riders nowadays lean more toward the performance side of touring motorcycles. As a result, the ST now gets the high-output 117ci motor which was previously only available on comparatively expensive bikes.
For Long Drives With Yourself
Harley has historically classified the Glide as a “Grand American Tourer.” The 2026 H-D Road Glide features the liquid-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117 ci V-Twin engine. It produces 105 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 130 lb-ft of torque at 3,250 rpm. And thanks to liquid-cooled cylinder heads, an enhanced intake and exhaust, the new motor delivers 6.6 per cent more torque and 12.9 per cent more horsepower than the Twin Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 114 powertrain in 2024 Grand American Touring models, with a claimed curb weight that has been reduced for sharper handling. Nothing feels quite like a V-Twin with that extra oomph.
Notably, the suspension on the Road Glide has been upgraded with taller preload-adjustable shocks. As a result, the Road Glide ST increases to 3.0 inches of travel compared to the 2.1 inches usually available in base bikes. Moreover, there is a noticeable increase in lean angle before the floor planks begin to scrape.
A Bike Made for the Long Ride
There is also an optional set of Screamin’ Eagle shocks if you are looking for more. They are 13 inches tall and offer the longest travel Harley has ever offered. And then they look pretty tricky, with remote reservoirs peeking out between the rear fender and the saddlebags.
Harley wants it to be the starting point for bikers who want to build a performance bagger. But then, more than differentiation is needed to justify the creation of a new model. So the H-D Road Glide also lets you have minor cosmetic tweaks, such as a shorter front fender, blacked-out drivetrain, shallower saddlebags, and passenger seat/peg delete. Nevertheless, it rides like the base Road Glide with a little more oomph and cornering clearance.
Where Riding Is Your Passion
Many Harley enthusiasts pushing this genre forward locally are jacking up bikes by three-plus inches for cornering clearance. They are also slapping on stereotypical sport bike components like Brembo master cylinders/callipers, Ohlins suspension, and 17-inch wheels for stickier rubber.
The Road Glide ST is available in Vivid Black and Gunship Grey models. And there is an optional Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements package, powered by a six-axis IMU, available at extra cost. It features cornering traction control, cornering ABS, drag torque slip control, linked brakes, hill hold, and tire pressure monitors.
Want More
The new lineup 2026 Harley-Davidson roster includes a refreshed Road Glide 3 trike performance cruiser model with the new Milwaukee-Eight VVT 117 engine and a redesigned de Dion-style rear suspension, alongside the Road Glide Limited which gets the VVT 117 motor producing 106 HP and 131 lb-ft of torque, plus a new Grand Tour-Pak with flush LED lighting and a 200-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system.
2026 Harley Davidson Road Glide Specifications
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| LENGTH | 95.7 in. |
| SEAT HEIGHT, LADEN 7 | 25.9 in. |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 5.5 in. |
| RAKE | 26 |
| TRAIL | 6.8 in. |
| WHEELBASE | 64 in. |
| TIRES, FRONT SPECIFICATION | 130/60B19 61H |
| TIRES, REAR SPECIFICATION | BW 180/55B18 80H |
| TIRE, TYPE | Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall front and rear |
| FUEL CAPACITY | 6 gal. |
| OIL CAPACITY (W/FILTER) | 5.2 qt. |
| WEIGHT, AS SHIPPED | 820 lb. |
| WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER | 855 lb. |
| LUGGAGE CAPACITY -VOLUME | 2.3 cu ft |
| Engine | |
| ENGINE | Milwaukee-Eight 117 (Liquid-Cooled) |
| BORE | 4.075 in. |
| STROKE | 4.5 in. |
| DISPLACEMENT | 117 cu in (1,923 cc) |
| COMPRESSION RATIO | 10.3:1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| EXHAUST | Chrome, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers |
| Performance | |
| ENGINE TORQUE TESTING METHOD | J1349 |
| ENGINE TORQUE 2 | 130 ft-lb |
| ENGINE TORQUE (RPM) | 3250 |
| HORSEPOWER | 105 HP |
| HORSEPOWER (RPM) | 4600 |
| LEAN ANGLE, RIGHT (DEG.) | 32 |
| LEAN ANGLE, LEFT (DEG.) | 32 |
| FUEL ECONOMY TESTING METHOD | Estimated City/Hwy |
| FUEL ECONOMY 5 | 44 mpg |
| Drive Train | |
| PRIMARY DRIVE | Chain, 34/46 ratio |
| GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 1ST | 9.593 |
| GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 2ND | 6.65 |
| GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 3RD | 4.938 |
| GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 4TH | 4 |
| GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 5TH | 3.407 |
| GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 6TH | 2.875 |
| Chassis | |
| FRONT FORK | 49mm Dual Bending Valve |
| REAR SHOCKS | Premium Low Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension |
| WHEELS, FRONT TYPE | Cast Aluminum, Gloss Black with Machined Highlights |
| WHEELS, REAR TYPE | Cast Aluminum, Gloss Black with Machined Highlights |
| BRAKES, TYPE | Dual floating rotors (front), fixed rotor (rear) |
| BRAKES, CALIPER TYPE | 32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear |
| Infotainment | |
| INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM | Skyline™ OS 12.3″ Color Touchscreen |
| WATTS PER CHANNEL | 25 |
| SPEAKERS | 2 |
| SPEAKER SIZE | 5.25 inch standard |
| HEADSET SPECIFICATIONS (IF EQUIPPED) | 16-64 ohms |
| AM | Standard |
| FM | Standard |
| WEATHER BAND (WB) | Standard |
| SD CARD, FLASH DRIVE AND MP3 – VIA USB CONNECTION | Supported |
| SIRIUSXM PRESETS | 20 – P&A Upgrade for Skyline OS (USA & Canada only) |
| HANDS-FREE MOBILE PHONE – VIA BLUETOOTH | Standard |
| APPLE CARPLAY | Standard (Wireless) |
| EMBEDDED NAVIGATION | Standard |
| VOICE RECOGNITION LANGUAGES: PHONE FUNCTIONS ONLY | Phone dependent |
| VOICE RECOGNITION LANGUAGES: TUNER/MEDIA/NAVIGATION | Phone dependent |
| TEXT-TO-SPEECH (TTS) LANGUAGES | Phone dependent |
| VEHICLE INFORMATION SCREEN (AIR TEMPERATURE, OIL PRESSURE, AND EITMS) | Standard |
| USB | USB/MTP/iPod/iPhone |
| BLUETOOTH | Phone/Media Supported |
| Rider Safety Enhancements | |
| ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) | Standard |
| ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (ELB) | Standard |
| HILL HOLD CONTROL (HHC) | Standard |
| TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) | Standard |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) | Standard |
| DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS) | Standard |
| SELECTABLE RIDE MODES | 4 (Road, Sport, Rain, Custom) |
| CORNERING ENHANCED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (C-ABS) | Optional |
| CORNERING ENHANCED ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (C-ELB) | Optional |
| CORNERING ENHANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (C-TCS) | Optional |
| CORNERING DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (C-DSCS) | Optional |
Source: Harley Davidson Official Website
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Harley Road Glide FAQ
Is a Road Glide bigger than a Street Glide?
The Road Glide is not bigger than the Street Glide. The seat height of Road Glide is 25.9 inches, whereas Street Glide is 26.1 inches. The length of the Road Glide is 95.7 inches, and the Street Glide is 96.5 inches. The mass of the Street Glide is 796 pounds, whereas the Road Glide is 820 pounds.
How many MPG does a 2026 Road Glide get?
The 2026 Road Glide gets 44 MPG (18.71 km/L) fuel economy. With a 6-gallon fuel tank, the mike can go up to 264 miles on a full tank.
What are the different models of the Harley Davidson Road Glide?
For 2026, it is available in 4 models: Road Glide, Road Glide ST, Road Glide Limited, and Road Glide 3 (trike).
What are some of the features of the Harley Davidson Road Glide?
The Harley-Davidson Road Glide comes with a variety of features –
- Designed for long-distance touring
- Large fuel tank(6 gallons)
- Comfortable seating
- Improved suspension
- Powerful engine
