2026 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® Limited in Springfield, MO
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The 2026 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® Limited is engineered as a full-scale touring motorcycle built on measured specifications and integrated systems. It measures 103.1 inches in length, 40.7 inches in overall width, and 57 inches in overall height. The wheelbase extends 64 inches, supporting highway stability and consistent straight-line tracking. Steering geometry includes a 26-degree rake, a 29.25-degree fork angle, and 6.8 inches of trail. Static ground clearance measures 5.1 inches, providing adequate clearance during cornering transitions.
Seat height measures 27.5 inches when laden and 29 inches unladen. The chassis supports a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 1,360 pounds, with a front Gross Axle Weight Rating of 500 pounds and a rear rating of 927 pounds. The motorcycle weighs 883 pounds as shipped and 919 pounds in running order. Integrated luggage capacity totals 5.05 cubic feet, offering measurable storage volume for extended travel.
Fuel capacity is 6 gallons, supported by a 1-gallon reserve fuel warning light. Oil capacity with filter is 5 quarts. The transmission holds 1 quart of lubricant, while the primary chain case capacity is 1.1 quarts. Coolant capacity measures 0.82 quarts. These specifications define the touring capability and service requirements of the platform.
Milwaukee-Eight® VVT 117 Engine Architecture
The 2026 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® Limited is powered by the Milwaukee-Eight® VVT 117 engine with a displacement of 117 cubic inches, or 1,923 cubic centimeters. Bore measures 4.075 inches and the stroke measures 4.5 inches. Compression ratio is rated at 10.3 to 1. The engine uses pushrod-operated overhead valves with hydraulic self-adjusting lifters and four valves per cylinder.
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection manages fuel delivery. The lubrication system is pressurized and dry-sump in configuration. Induction is supported by a fiberglass washable air cleaner. Exhaust gases flow through a 2-1-2 dual exhaust system fitted with tapered mufflers. The engine requires 91 octane or higher fuel for recommended operation.
Performance output is measured at 131 foot-pounds of torque at 3,250 rpm using the J1349 testing method. Maximum power is rated at 106 horsepower, or 79 kilowatts, at 4,600 rpm. This output profile delivers consistent torque through low and mid-range engine speeds, supporting loaded touring and highway merging performance. Lean angles are rated at 31 degrees on both the right and left sides under SAE J1168 testing standards.
Six-Speed Cruise Drive® Transmission and Driveline Ratios
Power transfer is managed through a 6-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission. The clutch is a mechanically actuated 10-plate wet design with Assist and Slip functionality. This configuration reduces clutch effort and moderates rear wheel torque during aggressive downshifting.
Primary drive uses a chain with a 34/46 ratio. Final drive is belt-driven with a 32/68 ratio. Overall gear ratios are calibrated to balance acceleration and highway cruising efficiency. First gear ratio measures 9.593, the second is 6.65, the third is 4.938, the fourth is 4.000, the fifth is 3.407, and the sixth is 2.875. The sixth gear ratio supports lower engine speeds during sustained highway operation, contributing to controlled vibration levels and fuel efficiency.
Estimated fuel economy is rated at 45 miles per gallon under city and highway testing conditions. This efficiency complements the 6-gallon fuel capacity to extend the riding range between refueling stops.
Frame Construction and Suspension Engineering
The frame of the 2026 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® Limited is constructed from mild steel using a tubular structure. It features a two-piece stamped and welded backbone with cast and forged junctions. Twin downtubes provide structural reinforcement. The rear frame section bolts on and incorporates forged fender supports. All structural joints are MIG welded.
The swingarm is built from mild steel with a two-piece drawn and welded section and forged junctions. This design supports torsional rigidity and alignment stability under load.
Front suspension uses a 49 millimeter Dual Bending Valve fork, offering 4.6 inches of travel. Rear suspension consists of dual adjustable emulsion shocks providing 3 inches of travel. The left rear shock includes remote preload adjustment, while the right shock uses threaded preload adjustment. This system allows load-specific tuning to compensate for passenger weight or luggage volume.
Wheels, Tires, and Brake Configuration
The 2026 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® Limited rides on cast aluminum wheels. The front wheel measures 19 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches in width. The rear wheel measures 18 inches in diameter and 5 inches in width. Tire fitment includes a Dunlop® Harley-Davidson® Series D408F front tire sized 130/60B19 M/C 61H and a D407T rear tire sized 180/55B18 M/C 80H. These bias blackwall tires are selected to match touring stability and load ratings.
Front braking uses dual 12.6-inch floating rotors paired with 32 millimeter four-piston fixed dual axially mounted calipers. Rear braking uses a single 11.8-inch fixed rotor with a single axially mounted caliper. Front rotor thickness measures 0.18 inches and rear rotor thickness measures 0.28 inches. Anti-lock Braking System is standard equipment, providing wheel speed monitoring and modulation during emergency braking events.
Integrated Electrical and Charging Systems
Electrical power is supplied by a sealed, maintenance-free 12-volt battery rated at 28 amp-hours with 405 cold cranking amps per Battery Council International rating. Charging is handled by a three-phase 58-amp system delivering up to 754 watts at 13 volts. Starting is achieved through a 1.6 kilowatt electric starter with solenoid shift starter motor engagement.
Lighting systems use LED technology throughout. The headlamp, tail lamp, stop lamp, front turn signals, and rear turn signals are LED units. Auxiliary LED fog lamps are integrated into the lower fairings to improve forward visibility in reduced-light conditions.
A 15-watt USB-C electric power accessory port is located in the media storage box. An additional electric power accessory port is installed in the Tour-Pak. Digital gauges are integrated within the display system, consolidating speed, engine data, and vehicle information.
Skyline™ OS Infotainment and Connectivity
The 2026 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® Limited uses the Skyline™ OS infotainment system displayed on a 12.3-inch full-color TFT screen measuring 312 millimeters. The audio system delivers 50 watts per channel through four speakers. Two 6.5-inch speakers are mounted in the fairing and two 6.5-inch speakers are installed in the Tour-Pak.
AM and FM radio are standard. SD card, flash drive, and MP3 functionality are supported through USB connection. Hands-free mobile phone integration via Bluetooth® is standard. Apple CarPlay® is supported in both wireless and wired formats. Bluetooth® supports phone, media player, and headset connections. Navigation is embedded within the system and supports traffic and weather information through a Wi-Fi hotspot subscription in the United States.
The vehicle information screen provides air temperature, oil pressure, and Engine Idle Temperature Management System status. USB-C and MTP smartphone connectivity support compatible devices through the inner fairing storage connection.
Comprehensive Rider Safety Systems
The 2026 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® Limited incorporates multiple rider assistance systems. Standard systems include Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Linked Braking, Traction Control System, Drag-torque Slip Control System, Vehicle Hold Control, and Tire Pressure Monitoring System. These systems monitor wheel speed, braking force, throttle input, and tire pressure to maintain traction and braking balance.
Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements expand control during lean-angle operation. These include Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System, Cornering Enhanced Electronic Linked Braking, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System, and Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System. These technologies use lean-angle data to adjust braking force and torque delivery during cornering maneuvers.