Harley-Davidson

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2026 Big ADV Motorcycle Comparison

Back in 1980, when the BMW R 80 G/S kicked off the big adventure bike segment, machines like today’s test contenders would have been unimaginable. A displacement that once defined the “Big GS” now lives in the mid-size class or is marketed as entry-level. Meanwhile, big

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Review: 2026 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Limited

"More, more, more!” might as well have been Harley-Davidson’s motto for the 2026 resurrection of its Limited models. Instead, H-D decided on “Long-haul Luxury,” which also fits well. The Road Glide Limited has returned not as a mild refresh but as the fully loaded flagship

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The Deep Roots Between Harley-Davidson and Route 66

What comes to mind when you think about Harley-Davidson? The heavy V‑twin rumble. The wind beating your chest. Long highways and the freedom that comes with riding them. For as long as motorcycles have roared across America, Harley-Davidson has symbolized independence and rebellion. That makes it a

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2026 Harley-Davidson Street Glide 3 Limited and Road Glide 3 Trikes

There are two schools of thought at Daytona Bike Week: you drink beer on the strip or camp at the speedway for the racing. Maybe you can sneak in a demo ride on something new in between the two. This year, that “something new” was Harley‑Davidson’s completely re‑

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ADV Bikes Without Success

When the BMW R 80 G/S was unveiled for the first time in Avignon, France, on September 1, 1980, none of those present could have guessed it would become a milestone in motorcycle history. Even three weeks later at the IFMA motorcycle exhibition in Cologne, Germany, the first mass-

Jan/Feb '26

Best Motorcycles for Route 66

Family station wagons and chrome-laden hot rods once roared down Route 66, as did motorcycles. In its heyday, Harley-Davidsons were a common sight along the route, and there is certainly something special about doing the ride astride big American iron. Today, however, riders are spoiled for choice.  For

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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

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Harley-Davidson Lowers 2025 Nightster Price to Below $10,000

Motorcycles—alongside everything else—are only getting more expensive these days. Harley-Davidson is bucking the inflationary trend and has lowered the price of the 2025 Nightster below $10,000. The base model 2025 Nightster in the Billiard Gray color scheme retails for $9,999 dollars, making it one of

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Review: 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide

A New Motorcycle on an Old Road I don’t often fall in love with a motorcycle right when I swing my leg over it—especially, to be frank, if that motorcycle is a Harley-Davidson. Yet, the 2024 Road Glide and I clicked right away. It was like when

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Harley-Davidson Adds New Bikes to 2025 Lineup

For the 2025 riding season, Harley-Davidson is bringing out new toys for fans of big American iron. The cavalcade of motorcycles from the Motor Company includes both newcomers and updates based on previous models. The first new addition to the Harley-Davidson range is the 2025 Street Glide Ultra.

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Buying Into Cool—The Mystique of Harley-Davidson

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RoadRUNNER's Favorite Motorcycles of 2024

How many different types of motorcycles did you ride in 2024? Did your stable grow or shrink? What was your favorite bike of the year?  Motorcycles are more than just vehicles for getting from point A to point B. They take us to places in style while also serving as

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Review: 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST

Harley-Davidson’s “Dawn of a New Era” press invite for the new 2024 models included an unusual schedule entry. The second of two riding days was slated for Nevada’s otherworldly Valley of Fire, a fitting locale to enjoy the roundly updated 2024 Road Glide and Street Glide bagger

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Review: 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide/CVO Road Glide

The year 1903 was an auspicious one for mechanical invention. The Wright Brothers achieved motorized flight at Kitty Hawk, NC, while Harley-Davidson was founded in Milwaukee, WI. These two endeavors shared several traits. Each involved unique machines using the relatively recently invented internal combustion engine, and each began humbly

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Our Favorite Motorcycles of 2023

With each new generation, motorcycles become quicker, more powerful, and more technologically savvy. But, we aren't on the hunt for what bikes look great on paper. We look for character, usability, accessibility, and which motorcycles are just plain fun to ride. It's not just about the

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Review: 2022 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special

The first impression is always the most important, whether you’re visiting your potential mother-in-law for the first time, going to a job interview, or seeing a brand-new bike at a motorcycle show. The Harley-Davidson Pan America sure made an impression when it stood undisguised and

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2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide

Harley-Davidson is proudly—and deservedly—celebrating its 120th birthday this year. When you think of brands that have come and gone during its lifespan, that’s really quite an impressive landmark. The Motor Company (as it is known) has stayed in the game by proffering a philosophy of refined

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2023 Harley Davidson Breakout

The Harley-Davidson Breakout is back! The muscular modern chopper returns to North America after a two-year hiatus and it has more grunt than ever. This year marks the 10th production anniversary of the iconic motorcycle. The new Breakout has received a major power upgrade and is packed full

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Review: 2023 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Highway King

I’ve been reading the Little Golden Books to my daughter. In the story Tawny Scrawny Lion, the titular lion realizes that chasing rabbits is a fool’s errand, so he embraces the carrot stew the bunnies prepared and retires to a life of vegetarianism and leisure. When riding the

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Review: 2023 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special

Harley-Davidson made a decidedly bold gambit in 2020 with the introduction of the Pan America. After all, America’s stalwart heavy V-twin cruiser company—the 800-pound (quite literally) gorilla in the OEM room—was entering the ADV world, a realm already dominated by capable machines from a

Mar/Apr '23

Review: 2022 Harley-Davidson Low Rider El Diablo

With the Low Rider El Diablo, Harley-Davidson has leveled up the strange bedfellows of opulence and austerity. Parked on its side stand, the layered, faded, and pinstriped custom paint is breathtaking, highlighted by the textured black finishes of the valve covers and various other metal bits. Swinging a leg

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Harley-Davidson Celebrates 120th Anniversary at 2023 H-D Homecoming

Harley-Davidson has been manufacturing classic American motorcycles for a while — 120 years, to be precise. The Motor Company is celebrating its 120th anniversary at the 2023 Harley-Davidson Homecoming festival. The event will bring hordes of H-D riders, their friends and families, and probably some music lovers as

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Harley-Davidson Adversary Collection

Many a Harley-Davidson rider enjoys adding a personal touch to their bike. The H-D Adversary Collection lets you do just that with official H-D parts [https://imp.i104546.net/MXP2QM]. You won’t have to wonder if they’ll fit your bike—as long as you have

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New 2023 Models Celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 120th Anniversary

This year marks Harley-Davidson’s 120th anniversary. Founded in 1903, the Motor Company has released numerous unforgettable, legendary motorcycles over its century and a fifth. The oncoming year is proving to be no different. H-D has announced its 2023 model year lineup, commemorating the company’s milestone with

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2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster

Imagine the howl of a liquid-cooled V-twin filling your helmet as you wind down Hwy 33 outside Santa Barbara, CA. The road opens up into a short straight while your tach crosses 7,000 rpm—still 2,500 rpm under the redline. You’re riding fast, and fast