Key Features of the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide®

Milwaukee-Eight® 117 V-Twin

With increased displacement for 2025, the powertrain delivers the kind of torque-rich response touring riders ask for—confident starts, easy highway overtakes, and steady momentum on grades with gear aboard. The Milwaukee-Eight® 117 V-Twin is tuned for usable power throughout the rev range, so you get smooth, predictable roll-on without drama. Refinement is the theme: the engine’s character feels muscular yet measured, helping reduce fatigue on long rides while retaining that unmistakable Harley-Davidson® heartbeat. It is a powerplant that underscores why this model remains a benchmark for real-world bagger performance.

Sharknose Fairing and Optimized Aerodynamics

The Road Glide® is known for its frame-mounted Sharknose fairing—iconic in form and purposeful in function. For 2025, improved aerodynamics work to reduce helmet lift and shoulder buffeting, creating a calmer rider pocket at freeway speeds. That clean airflow does more than improve comfort—it helps keep the chassis settled during crosswinds and when passing large vehicles. Reduced weight complements the aero work, enhancing agility at low speed for easier maneuvering in parking lots, fuel stops, and tight urban turns. The result is a motorcycle that feels planted at speed and less cumbersome in close quarters.

12.3-inch Color Screen and Streamlined Interface

Touring tech should help, not distract. The 12.3-inch screen is bright and legible, presenting ride data and infotainment in a clear, uncluttered layout. Key functions are intuitive to access, and Ride Modes can be changed quickly and easily to align with the day’s conditions. When equipped, navigation is simple to follow on the large display, minimizing glance time and keeping your attention forward. The cockpit ergonomics and switchgear flow are designed to keep the rider in control, and the system’s overall responsiveness reflects the brand’s focus on technology that supports the ride rather than competing with it.

Rider Safety Enhancements

This suite of technologies works in the background, stepping in only when surface conditions or rider inputs call for added assistance. From braking support to traction management inputs, the goal is consistent control across different weather and road textures. The tuning is refined to remain unobtrusive, so intervention feels natural when it occurs. It is exactly the type of invisible confidence builder that makes long-distance touring more relaxed, especially when the skies change or fresh pavement transitions to worn surfaces. Riders who value stability without a constant reminder of the electronics will appreciate this approach.

Chassis, Suspension, and Cast Wheels

Handling matters as much as horsepower on a touring bike, and the 2025 Road Glide® delivers. Reduced weight and cast wheels sharpen steering feel and mid-corner line holding, while suspension calibration aims for composure over expansion joints and patched asphalt. The balance is intentional: supportive enough for spirited rides, compliant enough to stay comfortable hour after hour. Braking performance complements the chassis tune, providing predictable lever feel and consistent stopping power that inspires trust. The result is a touring machine that connects you to the road in a steady, communicative way, rain or shine.