Harley-Davidson just dropped their 2025 motorcycle lineup, mixing classic looks with cool new tech features.
It’s like getting your grandpa’s vintage leather jacket, but with built-in GPS and heating. That’s what Harley is doing with their bikes. They’re keeping the style we all love but adding modern touches for a more fun and comfortable ride.
Major Updates
Factory Custom Paint & Graphics Program
Harley-Davidson now offers a unique factory customization option. Riders can choose from stunning paint and graphic designs to make their bikes stand out. These paint jobs include Mystic Shift, Firestorm, Midnight Firestorm, and Whiskey Firestorm.
Enhanced Infotainment System
The Street Glide and Road Glide got major tech upgrades with Skyline OS. This new system features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, replacing old analog controls, providing an easy-to-use dashboard. Music, navigation, and controls are all within a tap. It’s like having an iPad built into your bike.
Improved Aerodynamics
The Street Glide and Road Glide have better airflow design, reducing helmet buffeting at highway speeds by 60%, making long rides more comfortable.
Redesigned Seats
Harley-Davidson redesigned its seats for better padding and support, aiming to make long journeys easier on riders.
Increased Rear Suspension Travel
The rear suspension now has more travel, ensuring a smoother ride over bumps and rough roads.
Harley Davidson Models for 2025
Road King Special
The Road King Special is the stripped-down, cool kid of the bunch. It has that classic bagger look with mini-ape handlebars and lots of black finishes. Its engine pumps out 122 pound-feet of torque – plenty for long rides. Price starts at $25,749.
Street Glide
Next is the Street Glide. You’ll spot it by its batwing fairing – the shield-looking thing up front. It’s got a bigger engine than the Road King, plus a new touchscreen system and powerful speakers. It starts at $27,749.
Road Glide
The Road Glide rocks a shark-nose front end, which looks mean in the best way possible. It has the same beefy engine and tech as the Street Glide, with a slightly higher price at $27,999.
Freewheeler
The Freewheeler is Harley’s idea of a hot-rod on three wheels. It’s got a stripped-down look but lets you ride with a friend. One cool feature is its electric reverse for easy parking. This one starts at $31,999.
Road Glide 3
The Road Glide 3 adds an extra wheel to the shark-nose style. It has a large weatherproof trunk and adjustable suspension for riding with a passenger. The starting price is $34,999.
Tri Glide Ultra
Top of the line, the Tri Glide Ultra is the luxury yacht of three-wheelers, loaded with features like LED headlights and a premium sound system. If you want a fully equipped model, it starts at $37,999.
Harley Davidson 2025 vs 2024: What’s Different?
Price Changes
This year, touring bikes cost more. The Road Glide, Street Glide, and Road King Special got price bumps. The good news? Trike prices stayed the same as 2024.
Discontinued Models
Harley dropped two popular models, the Road Glide Limited and Ultra Limited. These were the fancy touring bikes that used to start at $32,499 last year.
Harley’s got a clever solution. Instead of selling a fully loaded bike, they’re letting you build your dream machine. Want to turn your Street Glide into an “Ultra”? They’ve got this thing called the Long Haul pack. It comes with a touring seat, passenger footrests, and luggage racks. It’s like customizing your pizza toppings instead of picking from the menu.
Engine Updates
For the three-wheelers, Harley kept the same engines as last year. They’re sticking with what works – the Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine is still powering all the trikes.
Paint Job Customization
The coolest change is the new paint options I mentioned earlier. The Factory Custom Paint choices give you more ways to make your bike stand out than in 2024.
Harley took their 2024 bikes and focused on giving riders more choices in 2025. They might have removed some preset options but added more ways to customize your bike.
Conclusion
Compared to 2024, Harley-Davidson’s approach this year highlights customization, flexibility, and rider comfort.
They’ve kept what people love – classic Harley looks and solid engines. But they’ve added cool new stuff too. The color-changing Mystic Shift paint will turn heads. The new touchscreens and better wind protection show they’re thinking about making rides more enjoyable.
We lost the Limited models, but Harley’s given us the freedom to build our dream bike with add-on packages.
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