Make the Most of Arkansas Winding Roads with the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST
There’s no better proving ground for the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST than the twisting, two-lane blacktop that cuts through the heart of the Arkansas Ozarks. For riders based in or rolling into Harrison, Arkansas, the roads don’t merely connect towns—they carve through limestone bluffs, sweep across forested hills, and climb toward open skies. This region is a rider’s playground, and the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST has the performance, ergonomics, and attitude to take full advantage of every stretch.
Start with Arkansas Highway 7—one of the most iconic rides in the state, and arguably one of the best motorcycle routes in the South. Just south of Harrison, this scenic byway becomes a symphony of elevation changes and winding curves, offering a route that is both technically engaging and visually stunning. It’s the kind of road where the 128 ft-lb of torque from the Milwaukee-Eight® 117 High Output engine becomes more than a number on a spec sheet—it becomes the reason you’re pulling out of corners harder, staying in your line longer, and finding a rhythm between throttle and lean. With its redline now pushed to 5,900 rpm, the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST gives you more headroom to stay in the powerband through a climb without an early shift disrupting your pace.
From there, take a detour onto Highway 74 toward Jasper, and you’ll understand why the handling characteristics of this bike matter so much. Narrow lanes, tight turns, and steep descents define this section—especially around the Buffalo National River region where tree-covered corners hide both beauty and unpredictability. The tall rear monoshock suspension provides excellent cornering clearance, letting you push deeper into leans with full confidence. You’ll appreciate every bit of that suspension travel as the road moves under you like a living thing, and the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST answers back with the kind of composure and feedback Harley-Davidson® riders crave.
The road between Ponca and Boxley Valley is another gem. As you follow the bends of the river, mist often hovers over the low-lying areas in the morning, lending the whole scene a surreal beauty that’s best experienced from the saddle. The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST’s frame-mounted fairing—designed using computational fluid dynamics and inspired by the legendary FXRT—does more than look the part. It slices through the air smoothly, offering a welcome reduction in wind buffeting when you’re hammering down open stretches or easing into a headwind coming out of a valley. The 5.75-inch LED headlamp and redesigned LED taillight don’t just improve visibility—they create a strong presence as dusk settles and the road narrows.
Head east on Highway 43 and the terrain opens up before tightening again as you close in on Compton and beyond. This road is all about rhythm—left, right, climb, descend—punctuated by moments where you can roll off the throttle, glance to your left, and catch a sweeping view of the Ozark hills folding into the distance. The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST makes it easy to stay in the moment. Its solo seat offers both support and connection, holding you firmly during spirited riding, yet comfortable enough for extended saddle time. The mid-mount controls and upright position give you the leverage you need for aggressive cornering while reducing fatigue when the miles start to add up.
What sets the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST apart in these conditions is how it integrates raw power with modern rider aids. Michelin® Scorcher® 31 tires provide confident grip on both clean pavement and less-than-perfect surfaces. The suite of Rider Safety Enhancements—cornering ABS, traction control, and drag-torque slip control—work in the background to provide an extra layer of stability without getting in your way. On remote roads, where the shoulders can disappear into gravel or the surface changes without warning, these systems earn their keep. Downshifting aggressively into a downhill curve? The cornering-enhanced drag-torque control helps prevent rear wheel lock. Getting on the gas a bit too hard while leaned over on a tight right-hander near Mount Judea? The C-TCS gives just enough intervention to keep your line clean.
Another local favorite is Highway 123 heading south from Lurton. Known among riders as the "Arkansas Dragon," this tightly wound road is nothing short of thrilling. Packed with sharp switchbacks, sudden dips, and constant direction changes, it’s the kind of ride that rewards precise inputs and smooth execution. On this kind of route, the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST’s heavy breather intake and tight, two-into-one exhaust setup don’t just add performance—they enhance throttle response and allow you to feel more connected to the engine’s rhythm. With gear position displayed on the new analog/digital combo gauge, you're never second-guessing your setup heading into the next turn.
For riders looking to stretch things out a bit, consider tracing Highway 14 through Yellville and into the Sylamore Scenic Byway. This route showcases the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST’s ability to transition seamlessly from aggressive, technical riding to relaxed highway cruising. The full gallon-plus of storage in each side-mounted saddlebag offers plenty of room for a jacket, gloves, and whatever else you might need as the day stretches into night. And if you're running a Bluetooth® headset or keeping a phone charged for navigation, the USB-C port tucked neatly in the cockpit ensures you're powered up and connected without compromise.
The beauty of riding around Harrison isn’t only in the destinations—it’s in the constant variation. No two routes feel the same. The climbs, the curves, the changing tree lines and elevation shifts all blend together to create one of the most immersive riding regions in the central U.S. And the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST feels engineered specifically for this kind of experience. Every component, from the upgraded suspension to the carefully designed ergonomics, helps you stay focused, in control, and genuinely connected to the road beneath you.
Back in Harrison after a day in the saddle, the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST rolls into town with the same presence it had leaving it. No matter if you opt for the new Midnight Firestorm or the Iron Horse Metallic paint, the attention to detail is unmistakable. Premium finishes, heritage-inspired tank graphics, and clean lines give the bike a timeless style that feels right at home outside a roadside diner or parked against the backdrop of the Ozarks at sunset.
If you're planning to ride Arkansas's best roads this season—and you should—there's no better machine for the job than the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST. It’s purpose-built for riders who want performance without compromise, comfort without excess, and styling that holds up to every mile of demanding terrain. Visit Teddy Morse's Renegade Harley-Davidson® in Harrison, AR, to see it for yourself, take a test ride, and start planning your next run through the hills. The roads around here are calling—and now there’s a bike that’s ready to answer.