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

Milwaukee-Eight® 117 V-Twin

Harley-Davidson® tuned the Milwaukee-Eight® 117 for exactly the kind of riding Street Glide owners do most — steady cruising, decisive passing, and confident takeoffs with a passenger and gear. With 105 HP and 130 ft-lbs of torque on tap and Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) feeding every twist, the engine feels elastic and smooth across the rev range. A 10.3:1 compression ratio helps it breathe efficiently, while a 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers supports tractable, road-ready character. Gear ratios from a low 9.593 in first to a relaxed 2.875 in sixth keep the engine in its sweet spot whether you are threading city streets or settling into an all-day pace. The net effect is a motor that never feels overworked — just eager, responsive, and unmistakably Harley-Davidson®.

The Next Generation of Batwing Fairing

The Batwing Fairing is more than iconic design — it is functional aerodynamics built for endurance. Harley-Davidson® refined the surface and venting to help stabilize airflow around the rider and reduce buffeting at the helmet and shoulders. That means less fighting the wind, more staying relaxed and focused on traffic and terrain. All-LED signature lighting integrates into the fairing to enhance conspicuity and throw a broader, crisper beam pattern at night. Contrast-cut cast aluminum wheels complement the fairing’s stance to sharpen on-road feedback. Together, these elements elevate ride quality without sacrificing the unmistakable Street Glide silhouette that riders love.

Skyline™ OS 12.3-inch TFT Display

Built for touring in the real world, Skyline™ OS centralizes your ride information on a bright, 12.3-inch full-color TFT display engineered for daylight clarity. The system organizes navigation, media, phone, and vehicle data with an intuitive tile-based layout and glove-friendly controls. Apple CarPlay is supported wirelessly or via USB, simplifying access to maps, calls, and audio. Two 5.25-inch fairing speakers driven by 50 watts per channel deliver clean sound at highway speeds. Voice recognition for tuner/media/navigation in supported languages adds another layer of hands-on control. From tire pressure status to route prompts and oil temperature, essential data lives right where you need it, so you can keep your eyes forward and the miles rolling by.

Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements

The 2026 Street Glide integrates Rider Safety Enhancements designed to work in the background and assist when conditions shift. Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System (C-ABS) and Cornering Enhanced Electronic Linked Braking (C-ELB) modulate brake force distribution as lean angle changes to help preserve your intended path. Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS) manages rear-wheel spin in a straight line and while cornering. Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System (C-DSCS) helps reduce the potential for rear-wheel slip during abrupt deceleration or downshifts, especially on low-grip surfaces. Additional systems like Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Linked Braking (ELB), Traction Control System (TCS), Vehicle Hold Control (VHC), and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) offer peace of mind during stops, starts, and everyday riding. It is comprehensive technology, but what you notice most is the confidence it builds in unpredictable moments.

Long-Haul Suspension, Ergonomics, and Storage

Touring comfort starts at the contact patches. A 49mm dual bending valve front fork and dual outboard emulsion rear shocks with 3 inches of travel and preload adjustability are ride-tuned to balance control and plushness. The one-piece seat is sculpted for support over multiple tanks, with a 26.4-inch laden seat height that promotes easy footing at stops. A 64-inch wheelbase and 26-degree rake provide stable geometry that still feels willing to turn, while 32 degrees of lean angle on both sides give you room to bend the bike into sweepers. Side-opening saddlebags offer 2.42 cubic feet of luggage capacity, aligning the Street Glide’s practical touring capability with its refined cockpit. From the first mile to the last, this chassis is built to take the strain off the rider, not add to it.