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

Milwaukee-Eight® 117 High Output Motor

The Milwaukee-Eight® 117 High Output is the heart of this motorcycle, tuned for a wider, more usable performance window and instant throttle response. With 114 HP and 128 ft-lbs of torque on tap, it surges off the line and pulls robustly through the mid-range, where real-world riding happens. The Heavy Breather intake channels cooler, denser air to the engine, while the powertrain’s 10.3:1 compression and refined fueling via Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) help keep the delivery crisp and consistent. A primary drive with a 34/46 ratio and closely considered gear sets (1st through 6th) balance acceleration with comfortable cruising. It all adds up to a motor that feels urgent without being peaky, and tractable without sacrificing the signature Harley-Davidson® pulse.

Performance-Tuned 2-Into-1 Exhaust

The performance-tuned 2-into-1 exhaust complements the engine’s breathing strategy, boosting scavenging for a stronger mid-range hit while delivering a deep, athletic note. The exhaust’s catalyst-in-header design supports emissions goals without dulling the powerband or the soundtrack. In tightly linked S-curves or when rolling the throttle open to pass, the pairing of the Heavy Breather intake and the 2-into-1 system sharpens response, making the bike feel lighter on its feet. The final effect is not just more power—it’s more accessible power, translated cleanly to the ground through Michelin® Scorcher 31 tires that find grip and feedback without feeling harsh.

Rider Safety Enhancements + Ride Modes

Selectable ride modes and Harley-Davidson® Rider Safety Enhancements work together to support confident control. The system is designed to assist during acceleration, braking, or deceleration—especially when traction is compromised. Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System (C-ABS) modulates brake pressure based on lean, helping maintain composure mid-corner. Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS) manages rear-wheel spin during cornering and straight-line acceleration. Drag-Torque Slip Control System (DSCS) and Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System (C-DSCS) help reduce excessive rear-wheel slip during abrupt downshifts or rapid off-throttle events, particularly on slick surfaces. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) keeps you informed about tire pressures—a small detail that has big impacts on handling and tire life. With these layers quietly working in the background, you choose the mode and pace, and the bike backs you up with smart, unobtrusive assistance.

Inverted 43 mm Front Fork and Monoshock

The chassis is built for hard charging. A single-cartridge 43 mm inverted fork with aluminum triple clamps brings stiffness and precise steering feedback, while the hidden, free-piston coil-over monoshock with hydraulic preload adjustment fine-tunes ride height and support. The geometry—28 degrees of rake, 5.7 inches of trail, and a 63.6-inch wheelbase—balances stability with quick turn-in. Lean angles of 31.3 degrees left and right give you room to work in the twisties without grinding away confidence. Braking hardware includes a 4-piston fixed front caliper and 2-piston floating rear, clamping black Split 7-spoke floating rotors for strong, predictable stops. Cast aluminum Radiate wheels pair a 110/90B19 front with a 180/70B16 rear, providing a steady footprint and linear feedback when you load the front on corner entry or drive hard out of the apex.

All-LED Lighting Package

The All-LED Lighting Package enhances conspicuity and clarity from dusk rides to foggy mornings. Up front, an LED headlamp integrates low beam, high beam, and a signature position lamp that marks your presence in traffic. LED Bullet Turn Signals modernize the classic silhouette, while the LED Buffett tail lamp sharpens the rear view with instant-on illumination. A steep-backed solo seat locks you in under acceleration and improves control by anchoring the rider in an athletic, elbows-up posture. The blacked-out and dialed-in design theme extends to the wheels and rotors, and premium paint options—such as Aurora Blue Denim—underscore the bike’s performance-first identity. Instrumentation is clean and focused: a 4-inch analog speedometer with a digital window for gear position, odometer, fuel level, ride modes, heated gear status, traction control, ABS, TPMS, cruise control indicators, clock, trip, range, and tachometer. If you plan to add accessories that draw power or adjust ergonomics, the cockpit’s simplicity gives you room to build without clutter.