How Batwing Aerodynamics and the 12.3-inch TFT Strengthen Touring Confidence around Xenia, OH
Queen City Harley-Davidson® - How Batwing Aerodynamics and the 12.3-inch TFT Strengthen Touring Confidence around Xenia, OH
Touring riders expect more than comfort. They expect a motorcycle that helps them stay sharp and relaxed on changing roads, across long hours, and in unpredictable weather. The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide® answers with two standout advantages that work together in the real world: a Batwing fairing shaped by computational fluid dynamics and a cockpit anchored by a 12.3-inch touchscreen color TFT. One manages the air so your focus stays forward; the other organizes your information so navigation, audio, and bike settings come naturally. That combination is why so many riders see this bagger as the smart, modern way to log serious miles without losing the classic Harley-Davidson® character that drew them to touring in the first place.
The Batwing fairing has always been a design icon, but its latest aerodynamic refinement is function-first. By smoothing airflow and reducing turbulence at helmet and shoulder height, it helps decrease fatigue on longer days. You feel it at highway speeds when crosswinds pick up and the bike remains settled, and you sense it during backroad stretches when the chassis responds cleanly to subtle steering inputs. This calmer pocket of air also makes the premium audio system more enjoyable. With fairing-mounted speakers driven by a 200-watt, four-channel amplifier rated at 50 watts per channel, music retains its clarity and depth, so road time feels like your time. Pair that with the one-piece seat that supports your posture, and the Street Glide® starts to feel like your favorite long-distance workspace.
Then there is the 12.3-inch touchscreen color TFT—clear, legible, and designed to surface the information you need without clutter. Navigation remains readable in changing light, and controls respond with precision. You can tailor the motorcycle’s feel with pre-programmed Ride Modes—Road, Sport, and Rain—or set your own preferences in the customizable mode. That matters when you leave town on warm, dry pavement and finish the day in cool, wet conditions. With the Street Glide®, you adapt in seconds, not stops. For many touring riders, this is the difference between enduring a ride and enjoying it.
At Queen City Harley-Davidson®, we often hear that small improvements add up to big confidence. The Street Glide® proves it. Fairing aerodynamics, display visibility, lighting that enhances conspicuity, a performance intake that keeps the engine breathing cleanly—these features stack to reduce friction in your ride, both literal and figurative. That is how you preserve energy for the next set of curves, the next town line, or the last stretch to the horizon. For those mapping routes or planning their first big trip, our team is here, serving Richmond, IN, Xenia, and Middletown, OH with insights drawn from real roads and real riders.
- Air management that works: Batwing fairing shaped by CFD reduces buffeting and supports steadier handling.
- Information where you want it: 12.3-inch touchscreen color TFT keeps navigation and audio within a natural glance.
- Sound with substance: Fairing-mounted speakers powered by a 200-watt, four-channel amplifier maintain clarity at speed.
- Adaptable character: Ride Modes—Road, Sport, Rain—and a customizable option help match conditions without fuss.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do the Ride Modes change the Street Glide® on real roads?
Road balances smooth response for everyday riding, Sport sharpens response for a more direct feel, and Rain tempers inputs to help maintain control in low traction. The customizable mode lets you fine-tune preferences for your routes.
Does the Batwing fairing really make a difference on longer rides?
Yes. By managing airflow around your helmet and shoulders, it reduces the fatigue many riders feel at highway speeds and helps the bike remain settled in crosswinds, which supports consistent control over time.
Is the 12.3-inch display easy to see in daylight and at night?
The screen’s clarity and size help keep navigation and infotainment legible in changing light, while the interface is designed to avoid clutter so key information stays front and center.
What stands out most on the audio system during highway use?
The amplifier’s 200-watt output across four channels lets the speakers maintain detail at speed. You can hear clean mids and highs without losing the musical foundation on longer stretches.
When a motorcycle’s aerodynamics and cockpit technology work together, the benefits show up in subtle ways on every ride. The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide® brings those details into focus, with air management that supports stamina and a display that keeps guidance and entertainment intuitive. Add lighting that is integrated into the bodywork for a seamless look and enhanced visibility, and you have a touring partner that is as refined as it is recognizable. If you are building a plan for your next season, start with the features that matter mile after mile—with the Street Glide®, you will feel the difference where it counts.