The new 2026 Harley-Davidson Super Glide celebrates 55 years of the original 1971 FX, will be limited to just 2,500 numbered units, and has a suggested price of US$15,999 in the United States.
Harley-Davidson has introduced the new 2026 Super Glide, a special edition that brings back one of the most important names in the history of factory custom cruisers. The model arrives 55 years after the debut of the 1971 Harley-Davidson FX Super Glide, a motorcycle designed by Willie G. Davidson and considered a milestone in the “factory custom” movement.
The new Super Glide will be produced in a limited run of 2,500 numbered units, with sales planned only for the United States and Canada. The suggested price is US$15,999, excluding taxes, freight, or any local costs. The edition is also part of the celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, to be celebrated in 2026.
Visually, the motorcycle leans heavily into nostalgia. The White Onyx Pearl paint, combined with red and blue stripes on the fenders and fuel tank, is a direct reference to the original FX Super Glide. The teardrop-shaped fuel tank has a capacity of 5 gallons, features a chrome console, and displays the individual numbering of each unit. Bright laced wheels, a chrome mini-ape handlebar, exhaust, headlight, turn signals, side covers, and engine finishes also appear in chrome, reinforcing the classic proposal.
Beneath the retro look, the 2026 Super Glide uses the Softail platform and comes equipped with the Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic engine, a 1,923 cc V-Twin. According to the released data, the setup delivers 98 hp and 120 lb-ft of torque, with a six-speed gearbox and tuning aimed at a flatter and easier-to-control power delivery for urban and highway use.
The rear suspension is hidden beneath the seat to preserve the appearance of a vintage rigid frame, but with modern operation. The motorcycle also features Road, Sport, and Rain riding modes, as well as electronic resources such as straight-line and cornering ABS, traction control, drag-torque slip control, and tire pressure monitoring.
In practice, the new Super Glide attempts to unite two worlds: the aesthetics of 1970s California custom motorcycles and the technology expected from a modern Harley-Davidson. The most symbolic detail is precisely on the fuel tank: in addition to the graphics inspired by the original model, each of the 2,500 units will have its serialization displayed on the console, reinforcing the collectible nature of the edition.
Technical specifications — 2026 Harley-Davidson Super Glide
Engine: Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic V-Twin
Displacement: 1,923 cc
Declared power: 98 hp
Declared torque: 120 lb-ft
Transmission: 6-speed
Fuel tank: 5 gallons
Platform: Softail
Riding modes: Road, Sport, and Rain
Wheels: tubeless laced wheels with chrome finish
Paint: White Onyx Pearl with red and blue graphics
Production: 2,500 numbered units
Suggested price in the U.S.: US$15,999
Confirmed markets: United States and Canada
Source and images: Harley-Davidson. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
