When Harley-Davidson announced their returning models, two of them has received significant upgrades, namely the 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide and 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide. Both these models got many of the same styling, suspension and electronics upgrades, that were previously only available on the limited edition (read: expensive) CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide.
But let us talk about the Street Glide first.
Highlights of the 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide:
- The heart of the Street Glide is the bigger Milwaukee-Eight 117 (that is 117 cubic inches, or 1917cc to us in the metric world).
- The new cylinders utilise liquid-cooled heads, along with a new colling system.
- It is a major upgrade from the previous Milwaukee-Eight 107 (1753cc).
- The 117ci engine produces 105 hp and 176.3 Nm of torque, which is much healthier than the 86 hp for the 107ci powerplant.
- Sure, 105 hp from 1.9 liters is not a lot, but consider the engine turning over below 1,500 RPM when cruising at 110 km/h and you will get the idea.
- However, the 117ci engine does not have the VVT of the CVO’s 121ci (1982cc) engine.
- Addition of a new infotainment system, with a powerful 200-watt amplifier, powering a pair of fairing-mounted speakers.
- A huge (ok, gargantuan) 12.3-inch TFT colour touchscreen (the Apple iPad 2’s screen is 12.9-inches for comparison).
- Riders can select riding modes (Rain, Road, Sport, Custom), interact with the infotainment system, etc. via the TFT screen as the analog buttons on the handlebar have been deleted.
- Of course, H-D upgraded the bike’s styling too, to well, make it more contemporary, although the fairing retains the legendary batwing and shark nose profiles.
- The fuel tank has a new shape.
- The one-piece seat’s padding is improved for long-distance touring.
How much?
The 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide sells for USD 25,999 (RM 123,053.27), although the mind-numbing number of taxes will likely drive the price way up.
And my friends wonder why I wish I were rich…
