Key Features of the 2026 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide®

Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Motor

The heartbeat of the Road Glide® is the liquid-cooled Milwaukee-Eight® 117—an engine tuned for real-world touring performance. With 130 ft-lbs of torque on tap at 3,250 rpm and 105 horsepower at the top, the motor delivers effortless highway composure and confident roll-on acceleration, even two-up with luggage. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection helps maintain crisp response across elevations and temperatures. A 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers complements the engine’s broad powerband while preserving that signature Harley-Davidson® voice. Selectable ride modes tailor throttle mapping and intervention levels to your preference and conditions, rounding out a powertrain that is equal parts muscle and refinement.

Redesigned Sharknose Fairing

The Road Glide® fairing is iconic for good reason—it anchors the visual identity while shaping how air flows around you. For 2026, the Sharknose is refined for improved aero stability and reduced buffeting at speed. The fairing’s form works with the windshield and venting to smooth airflow, easing shoulder and helmet turbulence on long days. Pair this with contrast-cut wheels and paint and graphics that stand out, and the motorcycle projects unmistakable presence from any angle. Adjustable handlebars allow you to dial in a neutral, relaxed upper-body position that works mile after mile, making the bike feel smaller and easier to place on the road.

Skyline™ OS 12.3 in. TFT Display

Touring is easier when your information is clear and accessible. The Skyline™ OS 12.3 in. full-color TFT display anchors an infotainment suite designed for the road. Apple CarPlay works wirelessly or via USB-C, so you can bring your familiar apps into the fairing with minimal fuss. Navigation is integrated and route guidance is crisp, while Bluetooth pairs your phone and headset for calls and audio. Two 5.25 in. fairing speakers powered by 50 watts per channel provide clean sound at highway speeds. The interface supports multiple languages, text-to-speech, and voice inputs, with rider and passenger intercom capability available via compatible headsets. Digital gauges are integrated within the display, consolidating vehicle data so you spend more time looking ahead and less time searching menus.

Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements

Confidence inspires better riding, especially when the weather changes or a corner tightens unexpectedly. The Road Glide® brings a comprehensive suite of aids that help in those moments: Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Linked Braking, Traction Control System, Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Vehicle Hold Control, and Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Cornering enhancements refine those systems further—C-ABS, C-ELB, C-TCS, and C-DSCS account for lean angle to modulate brake pressure and traction intervention smoothly mid-turn. None of these technologies replace rider judgment; instead, they add a subtle layer of support that can help keep your intended line intact and your day on track.

Ride-Tuned Suspension and Chassis

Predictability and comfort are hallmarks of great touring chassis design, and the Road Glide® delivers both. Up front, a 49 mm Dual Bending Valve fork controls stroke speed for a planted, compliant feel over mixed surfaces. In the rear, dual outboard emulsion shocks with 3 in. of travel and preload adjustability handle varying loads—solo, two-up, or fully packed. The bike’s geometry delivers balanced agility and stability, with generous lean angles of 32 degrees on both sides. Electronic Linked Braking further harmonizes the chassis during deceleration by proportioning effort between wheels, and LED lighting ensures you are visible to others while setting a clear view of the road ahead.