Key Features of the 2026 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® S

Milwaukee-Eight® 117 High Output Motor

At the heart of this model is the Milwaukee-Eight® 117 High Output, a 117 cu in V-Twin tuned to generate 114 HP at 5000 rpm and 128 ft-lbs of torque at 4000 rpm. With a 10.3:1 compression ratio and Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), the engine responds immediately to throttle input, building torque in a smooth, linear wave that makes short work of traffic gaps, on-ramps, and top-gear roll-ons. The rumble feels unmistakably Harley-Davidson®, but the refinement is modern, with reduced mechanical harshness and an even firing cadence that contributes to long-haul comfort. The Heavy Breather intake feeds cooler, denser air straight to the throttle body, complementing the performance retune. Matched to a 6-speed transmission with well-spaced gear ratios, you can lug through town or keep it spun up for backroad sprints. This powerplant doesn’t just move the Low Rider® S forward—it defines its character, gives it urgency, and sets the tone for the rest of the chassis.

Performance-Tuned 2-into-1 Exhaust

The performance-tuned 2-into-1 exhaust is more than a styling cue—it is a functional partner to the Heavy Breather intake and the engine’s high-output map. Its collector design helps optimize scavenging for a stronger midrange, smoothing the pull from corner exit to the next braking marker. A catalyst is integrated into the header, and the overall system is calibrated to preserve throttle crispness without drowning out the bike’s distinctive voice. The single muffler layout cuts weight over longer dual-can setups, and its placement maintains cornering clearance so you can lean into the Low Rider® S’s 31.3-degree angles with confidence. On the road, the synergy between intake, fuel mapping, and exhaust contributes to the kind of torque-rich drive that tempts you to roll on earlier and stay on longer—exactly what an aggressive, West Coast inspired cruiser should encourage.

Rider Safety Enhancements + Ride Modes

The standard suite of Harley-Davidson® Rider Safety Enhancements brings added assurance when traction or conditions change. Core systems include Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Drag-Torque Slip Control System (DSCS), and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Cornering technologies—Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System (C-ABS), Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS), and Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System (C-DSCS)—further refine intervention by accounting for lean angle, helping keep braking and acceleration more composed mid-turn. Selectable ride modes tailor power delivery and electronic intervention to road conditions or rider preference, and status indicators for these systems are integrated into the digital display within the 4-inch analog speedometer. You are ultimately in command, but the electronics stand ready to support smoother inputs, stabilized chassis behavior, and confident stop-and-go control when the pavement is slick or the corner tightens unexpectedly.

All-LED Lighting Package

Visibility and presence are essential for a performance cruiser, and the All-LED Lighting Package fits the mission. Up front, the LED headlamp projects a clean, bright beam with defined edges in both low and high settings, supplemented by a signature position lamp that enhances daytime conspicuity. Out back, the LED Buffett tail lamp delivers fast illumination for braking and position, while LED Bullet Turn Signals provide a compact, classic look with modern efficiency. LEDs offer longer service life, reduced draw, and a light pattern that helps you see farther and be seen sooner by surrounding traffic. Night rides feel less like a compromise and more like an opportunity to keep the pace, maintaining the confidence that this bike encourages in daylight.

Blacked-Out and Dialed-In

The Low Rider® S aesthetic is purposeful and cohesive—dark finishes from fork to fender, a compact cockpit, and a steep-backed solo seat that locks the rider into the bike under acceleration. Black, Radiate Cast Aluminum wheels carry Michelin® Scorcher 31 tires, pairing surefooted grip with responsive sidewall feedback. Braking is handled by a 4-piston fixed front caliper and 2-piston floating rear caliper, clamping Split 7-spoke floating rotors finished in black. At 27 inches laden, the seat height integrates with mid controls to center your mass inside the chassis, not perched above it, so you feel the tire contact patches working beneath you. The result is a bike that looks ready to pounce and rides the way it looks—tight, controlled, and highly communicative—no excess, just intent.