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

Milwaukee-Eight® 117 V-Twin Powertrain

The heart of the Road Glide® is its liquid-cooled Milwaukee-Eight® 117, tuned for 130 ft-lbs of torque and 105 HP. That torque arrives early and builds smoothly, so you can ride a gear higher and let the engine’s broad midrange do the work. Gear ratios are spaced for real-world road speeds, and the 2-1-2 exhaust with tapered mufflers delivers a deep, refined note without droning. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection keeps fueling crisp and predictable at elevation or in changing temperatures, while selectable Ride Modes adjust throttle mapping and engine behavior to match conditions. The result is a powertrain that is as confident climbing long grades as it is settling into a relaxed highway rhythm.

Redesigned Sharknose Fairing

The Road Glide® signature Sharknose is more than a silhouette—it is a functional advantage. Now reshaped and optimized for airflow, the frame-mounted fairing reduces steering effort at speed and improves rider comfort by directing turbulent air away from the helmet and torso. The aerodynamic improvements become especially noticeable during crosswinds and passing maneuvers. Bright LED Signature Lighting increases your conspicuity up front and cleanly fills in the road at night. Together with adjustable handlebars and a seat designed for all-day support, the fairing and cockpit combine design and function help riders feel fresh long after the odometer clicks past triple digits for the day.

Skyline™ OS 12.3-inch TFT Display

A touring bike is only as good as its cockpit, and Skyline™ OS sets a high bar. The 12.3-inch full-color TFT consolidates vehicle data, navigation, media, and communication into a single, glanceable display. Apple CarPlay (wireless or wired) integrates familiar maps and controls, while Bluetooth connections keep your headset and device talking to the bike. The system supports multiple languages, text-to-speech, and voice recognition for phone functions and navigation commands. Two 5.25-inch fairing speakers powered by a 50-watt-per-channel amp bring clarity to your soundtrack. USB-C in the inner fairing storage supports charging and media, and the display’s layout keeps critical ride data front and center, so the interface enhances, rather than distracts from, the ride.

Rider Safety Enhancements with Cornering Technology

Harley-Davidson’s Rider Safety Enhancements are designed to work in the background so you can focus on the road. Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Linked Braking help optimize braking force from front to rear. Traction Control manages rear-wheel spin under acceleration, while Drag-Torque Slip Control reduces excessive rear-wheel slip under powertrain-induced deceleration, such as abrupt downshifts. Vehicle Hold Control is a welcome helper for hill starts, holding brake pressure after you release the lever or pedal. Cornering Enhanced systems further refine these assists as lean angle increases—C-ABS, C-ELB, C-TCS, and C-DSCS all adjust to support your intended line mid-corner. Add in Tire Pressure Monitoring for at-a-glance tire status, and you have a suite designed for confidence when conditions turn unpredictable.

Ride-Tuned Suspension and Chassis

The chassis is built for touring stability and real feedback. Up front, 49 mm Dual Bending Valve forks offer a more linear damping curve than traditional setups for controlled responses over broken pavement. In back, dual outboard emulsion shocks with 3 inches of travel and preload adjustability let you dial in the bike for solo sprints or fully packed trips. Braking confidence comes from dual floating front rotors with four-piston calipers and a single rear rotor—strong, predictable, and easy to modulate with ABS and linked logic working in concert. Combined with cast aluminum wheels and Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series tires, the Road Glide® feels planted without feeling heavy-handed, inviting you to stack on the miles.