Key Features of the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide®

Sharknose Fairing Aerodynamics

The Road Glide® is defined by its frame-mounted Sharknose fairing, which helps keep steering light and stable by isolating crosswind and turbulence effects from the handlebars. For 2025, improved aerodynamics enhance this signature advantage, reducing buffeting and supporting a relaxed upper body posture at speed. The airflow management contributes to rider comfort in hot weather and foul conditions alike, channeling air to reduce pressure zones while maintaining a steady feel on the grips. By pairing the Sharknose fairing with refined venting and a sleek profile, the bike delivers the kind of planted, predictable stability that keeps you fresher on long days and more confident when passing trucks or navigating gusty bridges.

Milwaukee-Eight® 117 V-Twin Powertrain

The Milwaukee-Eight® 117 V-Twin exemplifies the Road Glide® approach to touring performance: strong, accessible torque with a smooth delivery that shines in real-world riding. Increased displacement supports responsive roll-on power for highway merges and mountain grades, while the engine’s balanced character reduces harshness during sustained cruising. Throttle response is tuned for precise control at low speed and steady pull at higher revs, helping the bike feel composed whether you are threading through city traffic or overtaking on a two-lane. It is the kind of powertrain that rewards measured inputs, and when paired with reduced weight and cast wheels, it contributes to a riding experience that feels both muscular and manageable.

12.3-Inch Infotainment Display

The 12.3-inch screen is bright and clear, not cluttered, providing glanceable access to navigation, audio, bike status, and settings. The interface is designed to minimize distraction, grouping essential information where you expect it and keeping secondary details one step away. This layout helps you keep eyes up and attention on the road. The display integrates seamlessly with the bike’s controls, and the updated system supports the kind of touring functionality riders rely on during full-day journeys. In practical terms, you gain tools that enhance the ride without overwhelming it, blending classic touring feel with contemporary convenience.

Ride Modes and Intuitive Controls

Ride Modes can be changed quickly and easily, allowing you to adapt power delivery and related settings as conditions change. This is particularly useful when transitioning from dry to wet pavement, rolling into dense traffic, or carrying a passenger and luggage. The control scheme is designed to be intuitive, enabling adjustments without pulling focus away from the road. Paired with the aerodynamic fairing and a poised chassis, Ride Modes expand the bike’s effective envelope, letting you dial in a calm, confident ride tailored to your route and load. It is the kind of flexibility that matters over thousands of miles.

Rider Safety Enhancements

Rider Safety Enhancements work in the background, unnoticeable until needed. The suite is engineered to assist with traction and braking in challenging moments, complementing the Road Glide® chassis and tire contact patch. Because the systems are designed to be unobtrusive, you maintain a natural riding feel until conditions call for intervention. This integrated approach supports a more relaxed mindset on variable roads, where changing surfaces, tight turns, and sudden stops are part of a full touring day. It is not about replacing rider skill; it is about reinforcing it when it counts.