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

Milwaukee-Eight® 117 High Output Motor

The heart of the 2026 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® S is the Milwaukee-Eight® 117 High Output, a big-twin powerhouse tuned for serious street performance. With 114 HP at 5,000 rpm and 128 ft-lbs of torque peaking at 4,000 rpm, it pulls hard from the first crack of the throttle and keeps building with a smooth, linear surge. The Heavy Breather intake and performance calibration optimize airflow and fueling, while the 10.3:1 compression ratio and 4.5-inch stroke deliver that signature low-end punch riders want. Power feeds through a 6-speed transmission with well-spaced ratios, including a 2.79 overall in 6th for relaxed cruising. Primary drive is chain (34/46), giving the Low Rider® S a direct, mechanical feel that complements its performance mandate. It’s the kind of engine that turns short on-ramps into long memories and lets you pass decisively without dropping two gears.

Performance-Tuned 2-into-1 Exhaust

The performance-tuned 2-into-1 exhaust on the Low Rider® S is more than styling—it’s an engineered pathway for optimized scavenging and crisp throttle response. The catalyst resides in the header, keeping weight centralized while maintaining a clean visual line. Paired with the Heavy Breather intake, the system helps the Milwaukee-Eight® 117 High Output breathe with intent, contributing to that instantaneous roll-on feel the model is renowned for. The tuned note is assertive without being overwhelming, matching the bike’s Blacked-Out and Dialed-In aesthetic. This exhaust also works hand-in-glove with the new ride modes and traction strategies—when you ask for more, the engine and exhaust respond with snappy precision you can modulate mid-corner or on corner exit.

Rider Safety Enhancements + Ride Modes

Standard Rider Safety Enhancements give the Low Rider® S a layer of intelligence that supports control in the moments it matters most. Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System (C-ABS) helps maintain stability as lean angle changes, while Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS) helps limit excessive rear-wheel spin both straight up and while turning. Drag-Torque Slip Control System (DSCS) reduces excessive rear-wheel slip during aggressive downshifts or abrupt deceleration, and Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System (C-DSCS) further adapts those benefits as the bike leans. A Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) keeps tabs on your rubber in real time. These systems are complemented by selectable ride modes that tailor throttle response and intervention thresholds so you can dial the bike to the day, the road, or your riding style. The result is confidence you can feel—especially when conditions change without warning.

All-LED Lighting Package

Seeing and being seen matter, and the All-LED Lighting Package on the Low Rider® S is designed to enhance both. The headlamp delivers a bright, well-shaped beam pattern for low and high settings, accompanied by a signature position lamp that gives the bike a distinctive front profile. LED Bullet Turn Signals and a LED Buffett tail lamp deliver crisp, fast illumination that stands out in traffic and across changing light conditions. LEDs use less energy and are more durable than traditional bulbs, which supports long-term reliability. Combined with the model’s black finishes and Premium Paint + Graphics, the lighting package highlights the Low Rider® S silhouette after dark just as effectively as it commands attention in broad daylight.

Blacked-Out and Dialed-In

The Low Rider® S wears its performance mission on its sleeve. Blacked-Out and Dialed-In styling ties engine, wheels, rotors, and trim together for a cohesive, aggressive stance. The Radiate Cast Aluminum wheels are finished in black and wrapped in Michelin® Scorcher 31 tires—110/90B19 up front and 180/70B16 out back—chosen to complement the chassis geometry and deliver predictable grip. Split 7-spoke floating rotors and 4-piston fixed front calipers (with a 2-piston floating rear) provide solid braking authority. Ergonomically, the steep-backed solo seat helps keep you anchored under hard acceleration and during quick transitions, while the mid controls enhance connection to the chassis. A 4-inch analog speedometer integrates a digital display for gear, odometer, fuel level, ride modes, heated gear indication, traction control, ABS status, TPMS, cruise control, clock, trip, range, and tachometer information—everything you need, cleanly presented.