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

Milwaukee-Eight V-Twin Power

Power delivery defines a touring motorcycle, and the 2025 model leverages the latest Milwaukee-Eight V-Twin with increased displacement compared to prior generations for stronger roll-on, cleaner passing power, and refined pulse. The engine’s broad torque curve pairs with gearing that feels relaxed at highway speeds yet eager when you twist the throttle. Throttle response is crisp but controllable, and heat management updates complement the improved aerodynamics to keep comfort steady during summer rides or stop-and-go traffic. Whether you ride two-up or pack the bags for a multi-state loop, the powertrain’s smoothness and muscle make the platform feel equally at home around town and on the open road.

Sharknose Bagger Design and Aerodynamics

The Road Glide® name is synonymous with the Sharknose fairing, and the latest shape is optimized for airflow. You feel its benefits immediately—reduced helmet buffeting, better stability alongside trucks, and a quieter pocket at the bars. This aerodynamic focus pairs with reduced overall weight to make low-speed control more predictable, while the fairing’s frame-mounted design keeps steering inputs light when the wind picks up. The result is confidence that scales with speed, whether you are sweeping through mountain passes or rolling across wide-open highways. Attention to detail extends to body integration, paint quality, and lighting, bringing modern form and function to a timeless silhouette.

12.3-inch Color Display and Ride Modes

Touring is more enjoyable when your interface fades into the background. The bright, expansive 12.3-inch color display is organized for quick legibility—maps, music, and bike data where you expect them, with minimal taps and clean menus. Ride modes let you adapt the bike’s character quickly, fine-tuning response for rain, relaxed cruising, or spirited backroad runs. The system emphasizes clarity over complexity, reducing cognitive load so focus stays on the ride. Pair it with your preferred headset, and you have a cockpit that supports long days without adding mental fatigue. It is a practical step forward that fits the bagger ethos—real benefits, thoughtfully delivered.

Chassis, Suspension, and Cast Wheels

Handling refinements start at the contact patch. Cast wheels contribute to precise steering and tracking, while the chassis communicates what the pavement is doing without harshness. The suspension tuning strikes a smart balance—supple enough to soak up broken pavement, controlled enough to keep lines clean through sweepers. Reduced weight amplifies that planted-yet-agile sensation, particularly when entering or exiting low-speed corners with luggage. Brakes deliver a strong, predictable feel at the lever, and the overall setup makes the bike feel smaller and more cooperative than its touring credentials might suggest. Riders will appreciate how easily the platform transitions from weekday commuting to weekend wanderlust.

Rider Safety Enhancements

Riding conditions change, and the available Rider Safety Enhancements are designed to support you when they do. The suite integrates technologies that can aid traction and stability under braking or acceleration, especially on less-than-ideal surfaces. Features work in the background rather than demand attention, and their intervention is tuned to feel natural—present when needed, otherwise unobtrusive. Combined with the Road Glide® chassis and aerodynamic updates, the system helps the bike remain composed in rain, on painted lines, or when encountering gravel mid-corner. It is the kind of confidence you do not notice until you need it—then you will never want to ride without it.