The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® S is engineered with a focus on performance, durability, and rider control. Its design integrates a Milwaukee-Eight® 117 High Output engine, advanced suspension, comprehensive rider safety enhancements, and modern rider-focused technology. Built with stripped-down styling and practical ergonomics, it balances powerful performance with functionality and precision.
Engine Performance and Power Delivery
The Milwaukee-Eight® 117 High Output engine defines the performance of the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® S. This engine is tuned for strength across the powerband, generating 114 horsepower and 128 foot-pounds of torque. Its high-output calibration focuses on upper rev range delivery.
The heavy breather intake is positioned at an aggressive forward angle to maximize airflow. Complementing this is a two-into-one blacked-out exhaust system that reduces weight and improves exhaust flow.
The efficiency of the engine is supported by a fuel economy of 47 miles per gallon, aligning power with extended range. The combination of peak torque, optimized intake and exhaust systems, and consistent fuel efficiency ensures the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® S performs across a variety of riding environments without compromise to technical integrity.
Suspension and Braking Systems
The suspension is designed to enhance cornering and high-speed stability. A tall rear monoshock raises the rear profile of the motorcycle, increasing cornering clearance and improving lean angle capability.
The front suspension consists of a 43-millimeter inverted fork, which provides improved stiffness and steering response compared to conventional fork setups. The design ensures precision under braking, cornering, and rapid directional changes.
Braking is supplied by dual front disc brakes with 300-millimeter rotors. This setup delivers consistent stopping performance and ensures strong response under heavy loads. The integration of braking and suspension components creates a system capable of handling aggressive performance demands while retaining stability under varied conditions.
Distinctive Design Characteristics
The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® S emphasizes stripped-down, blacked-out styling with functional enhancements. Its black cast aluminum Radiate wheels and matte-and-gloss black finishes provide a consistent appearance, while bold red accents on the intake, timing cover, and derby cover introduce contrast.
The steep-backed solo seat is designed to support rapid acceleration by stabilizing the rider during launches.
Lighting is delivered through a 5.75-inch LED headlamp that improves visibility and durability. LED turn signals and taillights provide consistent signaling and clear visibility to other motorists.
Color options include Billiard Gray, Vivid Black, Brilliant Red, Iron Horse Metallic, and the custom Factory Mystic Shift finish. Mystic Shift is engineered with a variable appearance that transitions through tones of dark gunmetal, purple, blue, and orange depending on sunlight exposure.
The design is further enhanced by a color-matched mini-fairing that frames the LED headlamp.
Rider Technology and Ergonomic Integration
The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® S incorporates modern technology with ergonomic updates to improve functionality and rider adaptability. The riser-mounted four-inch analog gauge combines mechanical readability with digital elements, displaying ride modes and safety system activity. This dual-display setup simplifies monitoring of performance features without overwhelming the rider with excessive data.
Ride modes include Road, Rain, and Sport, each calibrated to adjust throttle response and traction management. These modes ensure performance characteristics remain adaptable to environmental conditions or rider preference.
Hand controls have been updated to integrate safety functions such as traction control and cruise control. An adjustable brake lever provides riders with the ability to fine-tune ergonomics, improving comfort and control during extended operation.
A USB-C charging port is positioned for convenience, enabling device charging during navigation, communication, or audio use with a Bluetooth® headset. This ensures riders remain connected without compromising battery life during long-distance travel.
Comprehensive Rider Safety Enhancements
The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® S is equipped with Rider Safety Enhancements package, designed to maintain stability and traction during varied riding conditions. These systems function during acceleration, deceleration, braking, and cornering.
The standard Anti-lock Brake System prevents wheel lock under straight-line braking. Cornering ABS adds further precision by accounting for lean angle, adjusting brake force dynamically during cornering.
The Traction Control System is configured to prevent the rear wheel from spinning under straight-line acceleration. Its cornering variant, C-TCS, ensures stability when accelerating while leaned, maintaining grip across surfaces.
The Drag-Torque Slip Control System reduces rear-wheel slip during abrupt throttle roll-offs or downshifts, particularly under wet or slippery conditions. The cornering variant, C-DSCS, enhances this functionality by adjusting based on lean angle and lateral acceleration.
Tire pressure monitoring is included through TPMS, alerting riders to low or high tire pressure conditions via the display system. This feature supports both performance consistency and tire longevity.
Lighting and Visibility Technology
Lighting technology plays both a functional and safety role in the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® S. The 5.75-inch LED headlamp is designed to provide a bright, consistent beam for improved nighttime visibility. The system is energy-efficient while maintaining durability in various conditions.
LED turn signals and taillights are included for clear signaling, ensuring predictable communication with surrounding traffic. These lights maintain the blacked-out aesthetic while improving visibility, contributing both to styling and safety.