Key Features of the 2026 Harley-Davidson® Street Bob®

Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Classic V-Twin

At the heart of the 2026 Street Bob® is the Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Classic—an air/oil-cooled V-Twin that represents a sweet spot between everyday usability and thrilling punch. With 98 HP at 4600 rpm and 120 ft-lbs of torque at 2500 rpm, the engine’s broad, accessible torque curve makes the bike feel light on its feet from a stop and responsive when you twist the throttle mid-corner. The 10.3:1 compression ratio and Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) contribute to crisp fueling, while the primary and overall gear ratios are set for real-world riding—quick jumps off the line, relaxed cruising at speed, and confident overtakes when traffic opens up. It’s that signature Harley-Davidson® pulse with refined manners, ready for city, highway, and everything in between.

Two-into-1 Exhaust, Tuned for the Street

The torque-focused 2-into-1 exhaust system is more than a styling cue—it’s a performance choice that complements the 117’s character. By optimizing scavenging and flow, it helps deliver the Street Bob®’s decisive midrange, the kind of pull you feel most during daily riding. The exhaust note is classic Harley-Davidson®: assertive without being overbearing, with a satisfying bark when you dig in. A catalyst in the header reflects a modern approach to emissions without muting the bike’s identity. Whether you’re slipping through tight blocks or accelerating onto a faster route, this exhaust setup underscores the bike’s “less is more” philosophy with real on-road benefits.

Selectable Ride Modes + 4-inch Analog-Digital Display

Selectable ride modes allow you to adjust throttle response and engine braking to your preference and conditions, adding flexibility without complication. The 4-inch analog speedometer blends heritage style with a digital info panel for gear position, odometer, fuel level, ride modes, heated gear status, traction control, ABS, TPMS, cruise control indicators, clock, trip, range, and tachometer. That means essential data is always easy to read at a glance, whether you’re navigating unfamiliar streets or monitoring tire pressures before a longer ride. Changes to mode and display are intuitive, so you spend more time riding and less time fiddling, exactly as a stripped-back bobber should be.

Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements

Rider Safety Enhancements come standard and are tuned to support confidence in variable conditions. The system includes Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Drag-Torque Slip Control System (DSCS), and TPMS, plus cornering-aware variants: Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System (C-ABS), Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS), and Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System (C-DSCS). When you’re braking or accelerating while leaned over, the system factors in motorcycle dynamics to better manage wheel slip. On wet or uneven surfaces, or when a sudden slowdown forces a quick downshift, these technologies work in the background to smooth out surprises—leaving you free to focus on the line ahead.

Softail® Chassis, Suspension, and Braking

The Street Bob® rides on the proven Softail® chassis, engineered for a rigid feel with carefully tuned compliance. Up front, a dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic fork with aluminum triple clamps and gaiter covers helps the bike track accurately, even over patched pavement. Out back, the hidden free-piston coil-over monoshock with cam-style preload adjustment lets you fine-tune for load and preference. Black, Annihilator cast aluminum wheels come standard for durability and responsiveness, with optional painted aluminum tubeless laced wheels for classic appeal. Braking is handled by a 4-piston fixed front and 2-piston floating rear caliper setup, paired with solid rotors for consistent performance. Lighting is all LED—headlamp, signals, and tail—so you see and are seen clearly in every environment.