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Harley-Davidson United States

Harley-Davidson Street Glide (FLHX). America's best-selling motorcycle, full stop.

Harley's 2006 Street Glide (FLHX) created the modern bagger as a category. Batwing fairing, hard saddlebags, factory infotainment, Milwaukee-Eight 117 (2024+) — the segment leader. Outsells every other Harley combined in good years. UK + US + globally. 2026 lineup.

1996
FLHTC pre-Street Glide
2006
Street Glide FLHX launch (2006)
2016
Street Glide Special era
2026
Street Glide M8 117 era
Continual audits are underway to verify local pricing for every bike in every market. Apologies for any gaps you see while this is in progress.
1996 Pre-Street Glide

FLHTC Electra Glide Classic (1996)

Pre-Street Glide era — FLHTC was the dresser
Evolution V-twin, 1340cc, hard bags, fairing

1340cc air-cooled Evolution V-twin (carbs)
55bhp
110
353
745
ABSFuel injectionTraction controlRide modesAnalogue dialsHard bagsBatwing fairing
Known issues
  • Carb sync drift — all years
  • Wet sumping — all years
  • Otherwise indestructible
$15,499
$32,000
$8-14k
2006 Street Glide FLHX launch

Harley FLHX Street Glide (2006)

Created the modern bagger category
Twin-Cam 88, low-profile screen, lower seat

1450cc air-cooled Twin-Cam 88 V-twin (FI)
67bhp
117
356
685
ABSFuel injectionTraction controlRide modesAnalogue + small LCDHard bagsCruise control opt
Known issues
  • TC88 cam tensioner — all years
  • Reg/rec failure — all years
  • Otherwise robust
$15,799
$26,500
$8-13k
2016 Street Glide Special M8

Harley FLHXS Street Glide Special (2016)

Twin-Cam 103 era; Milwaukee-Eight from 2017
Touchscreen Boom! Box infotainment

1690cc air-cooled Twin-Cam 103 V-twin (FI)
78bhp
138
366
685
ABS stdFuel injectionCruise control stdRide modesBoom! Box GTS touchscreenHard bagsHeated grips opt
Known issues
  • TC103 cam plate — all years
  • Heat from rear cylinder — all years
  • Otherwise mature
$20,895
$27,650
$11-15k
2026 Street Glide M8 117 (2024+)

Harley FLHX Street Glide (2026)

All-new 2024 redesign — M8 117, full-fairing, 12.3" TFT
Cornering ABS, IMU, Skyline OS infotainment

1923cc air-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-twin (FI)
105bhp
176
371
725
Cornering ABSRide-by-wireTraction control4 ride modes12.3" TFT (Skyline OS)ACC optHeated grips std
Known issues
  • Brand-new 2024 redesign — too early to call long-term — 2024+
  • Otherwise HD warranty + dealer support
$24,999
YES
$20-23k
// 30-Year Delta

What actually changed.

Harley bagger evolution · 1996-2026
Evolution → Milwaukee-Eight 117 +50bhp · +30 years 1996 FLHTC was 1340cc Evolution, 55bhp, carbs, no electronics. 2026 Street Glide is 1923cc M8 117, 105bhp, full IMU/cornering ABS/TFT/cruise/optional ACC. Different motorcycles entirely while keeping the same bagger philosophy.
vs Indian Challenger Different engine, similar money Indian Challenger ($25,499/$24k, 122bhp PowerPlus liquid-cooled V-twin, 360kg): liquid-cooled rival with more power and rear cylinder cooling. Street Glide ($26,499/$24,999, 105bhp air-cooled M8): traditional air-cooled HD character, dealer network advantage. Different riders.
Real cost trajectory Down 22% in real terms 1996 FLHTC was $32,000 in today's USD money. 2026 Street Glide is $24,999 — 22% cheaper while being a vastly more capable bike. HD has been competitively pricing this segment to fight Indian.
Rider aids count (1996 → 2026) 0 → 7+ 1996 FLHTC had nothing. 2026 Street Glide has cornering ABS, IMU, traction control, 4 ride modes, Skyline OS infotainment, optional adaptive cruise, heated grips std.
Cheapest way in $8,000 (2010-2014) A clean 2010-2014 Street Glide (TC96 or TC103) is the cheapest entry. $7-12k for a sensible one. Watch cam tensioner on TC88, cam plate on TC103, reg/rec on all.
vs Road Glide (sister model) Same engine, different fairing Road Glide has frame-mounted shark-nose fairing (2× headlight, more wind protection). Street Glide has handlebar-mounted batwing (lighter steering feel). Same M8 117 engine, same bags, same chassis. Pick by fairing preference.
// Sources

Where these numbers come from

Every figure on this page is from a published manufacturer spec sheet or a reputable review publication. No press junkets, no opinions in the spec data. Inflation calculated using US BLS CPI tool.

1996 Harley FLHTC Harley archive · MCN · Cycle World
2006 Harley FLHX Street Glide Harley press release · MCN · Cycle World
2024+ Harley FLHX Street Glide (current) Harley 2026 spec sheet · MCN · Cycle World