Harley-Davidson Reveals Slew of New Bikes for 2026
For the 2026 model year, Harley-Davidson has revealed 13 new models that will be joining the company’s lineup. Some of them bring radical changes to popular motorcycles, while others are more cosmetic.
At the forefront of the update are the new 2026 Street Glide Limited and Road Glide Limited models. In addition to a new Milwaukee-Eight VVT 117 engine, they’ve received updates to their bodywork and electronics.
For its trike models, Harley-Davidson has introduced new rear suspension and features to improve both rider and passenger comfort. A new Pan America 1250 Limited comes standard with accessories to make off-road tours more comfortable.
The CVO range sees a bunch of new models as well. Finally, Harley-Davidson is introducing a Liberty Edition range of specially painted bikes to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
Street and Road Glide Limited
The most significant new feature in the 2026 Street Glide Limited and Road Glide Limited is the powerplant. Harley’s new Milwaukee-Eight VVT 117 engine boasts 117 cubic inches (1923cc) of displacement, producing 106 ponies at 4,600 rpm and 131 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 rpm. According to the company, these numbers mark a 14% and 7.4% improvement over the previous models, respectively.
The suspension components have been swapped, too. The rear suspension consists of Showa shocks using dual outboard emulsion technology, offering three inches of travel and preload adjustment. The non-adjustable fork has 4.6 inches of travel.
Both motorcycles have received redesigned fairings, the iconic batwing for the Street Glide and sharknose for the Road Glide, that are claimed to improve aerodynamic performance. Both bikes feature a new Clear Touring Windshield for added comfort.
Harley has put the bikes on a diet. The Street Glide has shed 24 pounds, while the Road Glide is 19 pounds lighter.
Both boast new 10-spoke cast aluminum wheels and come with the Motor Company’s collection of accessories, like floorboards and highway pegs, that draw inspiration from the 1930s.
The accessory pack also includes new heated seats and handgrips. The bikes come with a heel shifter, which can be removed according to rider preferences.
For luggage, the Street and Road Glide Limited feature the new Grand Tour-Pak luggage solution, consisting of hard locking saddlebags with 68 liters of storage. The updated fairings also offer 4.2 liters of additional storage in their lower parts.
Last but not least, both front and tail lights have been updated with the fairing. The bikes’ audio system features a new amplifier, claimed to provide 100% more power.
Trikes
Harley-Davidson’s three trikes—Road Glide 3, Street Glide 3 Limited, and CVO Street Glide 3 Limited—incorporate a redesigned rear suspension system. The updated components offer a significant increase in impact absorption, boosting rear suspension travel from 2.3 to five inches. At the same time, the suspension lowers the trikes’ weight by 68 pounds.
Things have changed in the engine block as well. The Road Glide 3 and Street Glide 3 Limited are now powered by the Milwaukee-Eight VVT 117 engine, while the CVO Street Glide 3 features the new 121 variant. The latter has a 121 cubic-inch (1977cc) displacement and generates 114 horsepower at 4,500 rpm and 138 lb-ft of torque at 3,750 rpm.
All models have a new reverse system, powered by the starter motor instead of a separate reverse motor. They also now come with tire pressure monitoring, new LED lighting, and an updated infotainment system.
In model-specific features, the trikes have the same updated fairings as their two-wheeled counterparts. The seats have been replaced and are heated on the Street Glide 3 models. These two higher-end models also have the Grand Tour-Pak luggage system, on top of heated hand grips, aluminum passenger grab rails, highway footpegs, and a heel shifter.
The CVO Street Glide 3 Limited adds further luxuries, such as a smoked touring windshield, Alcantara Exo Fabric details on the seat and a heated passenger backrest. Finally, the new audio amplifier is found on all models.
2026 Pan America 1250 Limited
For 2026, Harley-Davidson has added an up-trim Limited version of the Pan America 1250 adventure tourer. This motorcycle sports factory-installed accessories for off-road touring.
The bike has an aluminum topcase and sidecases for a combined 120 liters of storage space. It features Harley’s Screamin’ Eagle quickshifter for clutchless up- and downshifts.
To protect the bike from flying debris, it comes with muffler and radiator guards, together with an aluminum skid plate. You’re also able to adjust the positioning of the rear brake and shift pedals for better control and comfort when standing.
CVO Range
The top-of-the-line CVO range sees five new bikes introduced in 2026. This luxury lineup features the new CVO Street Glide ST, CVO Street Glide Limited, and the aforementioned CVO Street Glide 3 Limited, in addition to revised CVO Road Glide ST and CVO Street Glide.
The CVO Street Glide, Street Glide Limited, and Street Glide Limited 3 are powered by the aforementioned Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 engine. Meanwhile, the CVO Street Glide ST and Road Glide ST draw their power feature the same Milwaukee-Eight 121 High Output engine as the previous models.
Altogether, each of the bikes adds various comfort enhancements and finishes over the base models for an exclusive, limited-production touring machine.
Liberty Edition
The new Liberty Edition celebrates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America with special paint jobs for the Street Glide, Street Glide 3 Limited, and Heritage Classic motorcycles.
All bikes have a base Midnight Ember metallic black color, exclusive to these models. On top, the motorcycles boast eagle-themed tanks and fairing graphics.
The seats feature red-white-and-blue striped accent stitching, alongside an embossed center panel and an embroidered bar-and-shield logo. The windshields are tinted blue.
Mechanically, the bikes are identical to their base models. Production of the Liberty Edition is capped at around 2,500 units globally.