Harley-Davidson has revived the Super Glide name for a new limited-run Softail, blending 1970s-inspired styling with modern tech – but for now, it’s a USA-only model
The Harley-Davidson Super Glide is back in the lineup – in the USA, at least – after a long absence with the debut of a new Softail-based model wearing the badge.
But it won’t be around for long. The new Super Glide is a limited-edition, with just 2500 set to be made as part of Harley-Davidson’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The original Super Glide debuted in 1971, pairing the front end of the XL Sportster with the ‘Big Twin’ FL chassis and engine, mimicking modification trends at the time to become Harley’s first off-the-shelf custom model. The new 2026 model isn’t quite as extreme a reworking: it borrows most of its components from the existing Street Bob, including the same rear bodywork, engine and chassis, but adds white, red and blue paintwork in tribute to the original along with wire-spoked wheels instead of the Street Bob’s alloys.
Other key elements include a one-piece seat to replace the Street Bob’s two-part design, a teardrop-shaped, Fat Boy-style fuel tank with the instruments set into the top, and lashings of chrome including the ‘mini ape’ bars that add to the 1970s feel.
Power comes from the same 117ci (1923cc) Milwaukee-Eight V-twin used in most of its sister models, tuned to peak at 73kW and 163Nm.
The retro look isn’t mirrored in the bike’s tech, which includes cornering ABS and cornering traction control, along with three selectable riding modes, tyre pressure monitors and full LED lighting.
In the US market, the Super Glide costs US$1000 more than the Street Bob at US$15,999, but there’s no sign that the bike will be offered on export markets yet.
