Harley-Davidson Revives Iconic Super Glide motorcycle in Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary

New Road Glide® Liberty Edition Joins 2026 Enthusiast Collection Offering

MILWAUKEE, WI – June 12, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Harley-Davidson today revealed the new limited-edition Super Glide® motorcycle, 55 years after reviving the original Factory Custom motorcycle launched in 1971. The 2026 model’s definitive cruiser stance, laced wheels, brilliant chrome and classic paint and graphics are a tribute to the original 1971 Super Glide. Production will be limited to 2,500 serialized motorcycles and presented in 2026 as a Special Edition to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S.A.

The 1971 Harley-Davidson® FX Super Glide® was one of the first complete motorcycles styled by Willie G. Davidson, who joined the Motor Company as a designer in 1963 and was inspired in part by home-built custom motorcycles he had seen prowling the streets of Los Angeles. The FX Super Glide combined the Big Twin FL chassis with a narrow XL Sportster® front fork. Its white finish with red and blue striping and stretched Bar and Shield tank graphic are reprised on the 2026 Super Glide model. The 2026 Super Glide will only be offered in the United States and Canada with an MSRP of $15,999* (U.S.).

H-D’s Super Glide launch video is live on h-d.com and YouTube. The campaign features riders who witnessed the original, and are now making their own Super Glide stories today. Scotty Stopnik, world renowned builder and co-founder of Cycle Zombies Garage, and his father Big Scott Stopnik share the legacy of riding with the youngest generation, proving that this isn’t just a motorcycle but a way of life – inherited, shaped and redefined over time.

2026 Super Glide® Key Features

The 2026 Super Glide model joins the portfolio of Harley-Davidson Cruiser motorcycles based on the Harley-Davidson® Softail® chassis. The new Super Glide motorcycle offers timeless style – bright laced wheels, a five-gallon teardrop fuel tank topped with a chrome console, and a chrome mini ape handlebar that places the rider in a “fists in the wind” posture. Powertrain trim and covers, the air cleaner cover, exhaust, side covers, rear fender struts, signals and headlamp are finished in brilliant chrome. The fuel tank and fenders are finished in White Onyx Pearl paint topped with red and blue fender striping and graphics inspired by the 1971 Super Glide model. Serialization is presented on the fuel tank console.

The Super Glide model is powered by a Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Classic V-Twin engine tuned to emphasize ease in rideability with a flat torque curve to deliver satisfying street performance. The single muffler and classic round air cleaner produce the distinctive Harley-Davidson sound quality. 

Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic Engine Performance

Displacement: 117 cubic inches (1923cc)     Bore x Stroke: 4.075″ x 4.50″

Compression Ratio: 10.3:1    Fuel Octane Recommendation: 91

Peak Torque: 120 lb. ft. (163 Nm)     Peak Horsepower: 98 hp (73 kW)

The Harley-Davidson Softail chassis is optimized to reduce weight without sacrificing stiffness. The rear suspension is hidden below the seat to maintain the classic look of a vintage hardtail frame while offering a thoroughly modern ride. Dual-bending valve 49 mm forks keep the front wheel in contact with the road surface for confident handling. A rear monoshock with under-seat hydraulic pre-load adjustment allows the rider to maintain optimal suspension performance for the prevailing load and road conditions. Rear suspension travel is 3.4 inches. Confident braking performance is provided by a single front disc brake with 300mm rotor and single rear brake with 292mm rotor. Tubeless laced wheels with bright aluminum hubs and chrome cast aluminum rims enable Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS). Dunlop® Harley-Davidson® Series tires (Front 100/90B19, Rear 150/80B16) enhance ride and handling performance.

Standard technology includes Rider Safety Enhancements by Harley-Davidson designed to enhance rider confidence during unexpected situations or adverse road conditions. The Super Glide model is equipped with following elements of Rider Safety Enhancements by Harley-Davidson:

• Straight Line/Cornering Antilock Braking System (ABS/C-ABS)
• Straight Line/Cornering Traction Control System (TCS/C-TCS)
• Straight Line/Cornering Drag Torque Slip Control (DSCS/C-DSCS)
• Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)

Selectable ride modes electronically control the performance characteristics of the motorcycle and the level of technology intervention. The rider may use the hand control Mode button to change the active ride mode while riding the motorcycle or when stopped. A unique icon for each mode appears on the instrument display when that mode has been selected. The Super Glide® model is equipped with the following Ride Modes:

• Road Mode: Intended for daily use, Road Mode delivers balanced performance.
• Sport Mode: Classic Sport Mode features a flat and smooth torque curve with greater low- and high-speed torque that pulls hard in all gears and any speed, making it comfortable, forgiving, and easy to ride for days on end.
• Rain Mode: This mode is designed to give the rider greater confidence when riding in the rain or when traction is otherwise limited.

All-LED lighting – a 5.75-inch headlamp with signature ring and combination stop/tail/turn rear lighting – is designed to deliver style, outstanding lighting performance, and conspicuity to other motorists. The five-inch diameter console-mounted instrument presents an analog speedometer display above a multi-function LCD digital display. The rider can use the Trip hand control button to scroll through available information in the LCD display. A USB-C charging port is located at the front-left side of the motorcycle.

New Road Glide® Liberty Edition Enthusiast Collection Model

Harley-Davidson also announces the availability of the new Road Glide® Liberty Edition model, the fourth motorcycle in the 2026 Liberty Edition Enthusiast Collection celebrating 250 years of the country where Harley-Davidson was born and raised. The Road Glide® Liberty Edition joins the previously announced Street Glide®, Street Glide® 3 Limited and Heritage Classic Liberty Edition models. Each limited-edition Liberty Edition motorcycle is cloaked in Midnight Ember paint and features eagle graphics inspired by Harley-Davidson’s Bicentennial and Liberty Editions, connecting today’s riders to a legacy that moves America forward.

*Available only from dealers in the United States and Canada. Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for base models. Prices exclude tax, title, licensing, registration fees, destination charges, surcharges (attributable to raw materials costs in the product supply chain), added accessories, and additional dealer charges, if any, and are subject to change. Harley-Davidson reimburses dealers for performing manufacturer-specified pre-delivery inspection and setup tasks. Dealer prices may vary.

Company Background

Since 1903, Harley-Davidson has defined motorcycle culture by delivering a motorcycle lifestyle with distinctive and customizable motorcycles, parts & accessories, experiences, riding gear and apparel. What We Make: The World’s Best Motorcycles. Period. Who We Serve: Motorcycle Riders Worldwide. Why We Do It: To Protect and Grow Motorcycle Culture. What We Stand For: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and has a controlling interest in Harley-Davidson Financial Services and LiveWire Group, Inc. Harley-Davidson Financial Services provides financing, insurance and other programs to help get riders on the road. LiveWire is committed to developing the technology of the future and investing in the capabilities needed to lead the transformation of motorsports. Learn more at harley-davidson.com.

Source: Harley-Davidson, Inc.

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