🏍️ 2026 Grand American Touring: What’s New?

Balasahana Suresh
1. All‑New Street Glide Limited & Road Glide Limited

Harley‑Davidson has significantly updated its Grand American Touring range for 2026, spotlighting two flagship models:

  • 2026 Street Glide Limited
  • 2026 Road Glide Limited
    These sit at the top of the touring hierarchy and feature major upgrades aimed at comfort, performance, and tech.
💪 2. Revised Powertrain: Milwaukee‑Eight VVT 117

Both new models are powered by the Milwaukee‑Eight® VVT 117 engine (around 1,923 cc, ~105 hp and 130 lb‑ft torque). The addition of Variable Valve Timing (VVT) improves power delivery and smoothness across the rev range — especially helpful on highway cruising and overtaking.

🛫 3. Enhanced Touring Comfort

Harley has tuned these bikes for longer, more comfortable rides:

  • Redesigned aerodynamic fairings — batwing on the Street Glide and sharknose on the Road Glide — for smoother airflow and reduced rider fatigue.
  • Adjustable air deflectors and taller touring windshields.
  • Updated suspension hardware for better stability and ride comfort on long hauls.
  • Weight reductions from the previous generation (helping handling and efficiency).
📱 4. Big Step Forward in Tech

Modern tech is a key theme of these 2026 tourers:

  • 12.3‑inch Skyline™ OS touchscreen display replaces traditional gauges.
  • Integrated navigation, wireless apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and OTA updates.
  • Premium Rockford Fosgate audio system with four speakers and a 200 W amplifier.
    These upgrades bring a much more connected riding experience to Harley’s touring platform.
🧤 5. Comfort & Control Features

Harley isn’t just about power and tech — touring convenience gets a big boost too:

  • Heated rider & passenger seats
  • Heated grips
  • Adjustable highway footpegs
  • Grand Tour‑Pak luggage with integrated lighting & power points
  • Adjustable heel‑toe shifter
  • Four selectable ride modes (Road, Sport, Rain, Custom)
  • Full suite of rider aids, including cornering ABS, traction control, drag torque slip control, tire pressure monitoring and more.
🎨 6. Styling & Visual Updates

Visually, the 2026 touring bikes also get:

  • Updated LED lighting and new wheel designs.
  • Fresh trim and paint options in chrome or black finishes.
    These cosmetic refinements give the bikes a modern yet classic touring look.
📍 7. Global Lineup Context

The Grand American Touring bikes form part of Harley’s expanded 2026 portfolio, which includes CVO models, trikes, adventure touring bikes and more — totalling 13 new models unveiled across the brand’s lineup.

🛞 Quick Summary

What’s new for 2026 Grand American Touring?

  • New Limited editions for Street Glide and Road Glide
  • Stronger, smoother Milwaukee‑Eight VVT 117 engine
  • Major tech and comfort enhancements
  • Modern infotainment with touchscreen & connectivity
  • Refreshed styling and ergonomics
  • Enhanced touring‑oriented rider aids and features
These updates make the 2026 Grand American Touring bikes more powerful, comfortable and tech‑savvy than ever, reinforcing Harley‑Davidson’s flagship touring line for long‑distance riders.

 

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