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

Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Motor

The Milwaukee-Eight® 117 motor is the centerpiece of the Road Glide® and a benchmark for real-world touring performance. Rated at 105 horsepower and 130 ft-lbs of torque, it delivers authoritative acceleration for highway merges and passing with minimal downshifts. Liquid cooling helps maintain consistent power delivery under sustained loads, especially when climbing grades or riding in warmer weather. The 117’s smooth fueling via Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) promotes crisp throttle response, while the 6-speed transmission and 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers are tuned to keep the V-Twin’s voice deep yet composed. It is the kind of engine that makes every departure feel like the start of something bigger.

Redesigned Sharknose Fairing

The Road Glide® signature Sharknose fairing returns for 2026 with a refined aerodynamic profile that slices cleanly through turbulent air. By optimizing intake and venting, it reduces rider fatigue and stabilizes helmet airflow at sustained interstate speeds. The fairing integrates LED signature lighting to project a wide, bright field of view for enhanced nighttime confidence and daytime conspicuity. It also anchors the controls and 12.3-inch display in a logical, easy-to-reach cockpit, promoting a comfortable reach and straightforward scanning of critical information. The result is a fairing that is both beautiful and functional—sleek angles up front, rider-centric ergonomics in the saddle.

Skyline™ OS 12.3" TFT Display

At the center of the cockpit sits the Skyline™ OS 12.3" full-color TFT display, engineered to keep riding essentials front and center. The interface supports ride modes, vehicle data, and navigation, as well as Apple CarPlay for mapped routes and media. Two 5.25-inch fairing speakers and a 50-watts-per-channel audio system provide clear, road-worthy sound. Bluetooth connectivity integrates compatible headsets and phones for calls and audio, while voice recognition languages for tuner, media, and navigation allow hands-on-the-bars control. It is a system designed for riders—glove-friendly inputs, bright graphics that remain legible in direct sun, and an interface that prioritizes what matters on the move.

Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements

Harley-Davidson’s Rider Safety Enhancements bring sophisticated support to acceleration, braking, and cornering. Systems include Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Linked Braking (ELB), Traction Control System (TCS), Drag-Torque Slip Control System (DSCS), Vehicle Hold Control (VHC), and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Cornering variants—C-ABS, C-ELB, C-TCS, and C-DSCS—consider lean angle to help manage braking pressure and power delivery as the bike turns, supporting the rider’s intended path. These systems are designed to be there when needed, fade into the background when not, and add a layer of reassurance when pavement or weather gets unpredictable.

Ride-Tuned Suspension and Chassis

The Road Glide® chassis is tuned for stability and response over distances that span entire days. A 49mm front fork with Dual Bending Valve technology pairs with 3-inch dual outboard emulsion shocks featuring preload adjustability to accommodate rider, passenger, and gear. Dual floating rotors and 4-piston fixed front calipers supply progressive, confident braking. Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series bias blackwall tires are matched to cast aluminum wheels for predictable turn-in and planted highway manners. With a seat height of 26.6 inches laden and generous lean angles of 32 degrees left and right, the bike feels settled, surefooted, and composed—exactly what you want when scenery starts to change by the hour.