Harley-Davidson has revealed its new 2026 global touring lineup, and the spotlight shines on the Street Glide Limited and Road Glide Limited. Both motorcycles arrive with fresh styling, new technology, and a more powerful engine. In addition, Harley aims to offer better comfort and smarter features for long-distance riders. Perhaps this update marks one of the biggest changes in the brand’s touring range in recent years.
At the heart of both bikes sits the new Milwaukee-Eight VVT 117 engine. This 1,923cc motor delivers 106bhp and 177Nm of torque. Harley claims noticeable gains in power and torque over the earlier engine. More importantly, the new variable valve timing system improves performance across low and high revs. As a result, riders can expect smoother highway cruising and stronger overtakes. However, Harley still keeps the familiar rumbling character that fans love.

The 2026 Street Glide Limited keeps its iconic batwing fairing, yet Harley refines it for better airflow. Inside, a large 12.3-inch touchscreen replaces old dials and buttons. This new display runs Harley’s Skyline OS and controls navigation, music, phone calls, and bike settings. In addition, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Apple CarPlay bring modern connectivity to the cockpit.
It is now updated with heated seats for rider and passenger, heated grips, adjustable highway pegs, and a new heel shifter promise relaxed touring. Meanwhile, a new Rockford Fosgate audio system with four speakers and a strong amplifier improves sound clarity on highways. Harley also adds storage space and a USB-C charging port, which helps riders keep devices ready on long trips.

The Road Glide Limited boasts a revised sharknose fairing. Harley redesigns it to slice through the wind more easily and couples that with a taller, clear windscreen for enhanced protection for rider and passenger. Of course, the same 12.3-inch touchscreen with Skyline OS resides inside the fairing. New left and right storage compartments feature increased capacity for travel gear.
Harley also replaces the audio system with a new one that can provide clearer sound at high speeds. The earlier models of Road Glide had a lot of wind noise; this update should rectify that issue. Better seating and backrest support continue to enhance long-distance comfort.
Harley-Davidson will offer both bikes in Chrome and Black trim with several color choices. When these models reach India, heavy taxes will push prices beyond Rs 55–60 lakh. Still, touring fans may welcome the blend of power, comfort, and modern tech.
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