Harley-Davidson has had a checkered past. It started off really well, and there had been periods in its history where it faltered. In fact, if it weren’t for a few lucky breaks here and there, we might not have had the brand with us today. Through all this, though, Harleys have been continuously on sale for over 120 years.So it stands to reason that the quality in the brand’s history has fluctuated, as its fortunes have. Through it all, though, the brand’s reputation for making a good motorcycle has remained – and there are a few that kept the confidence in the brand running high, or rebuilt it, because of how reliable they were. Here are ten Harley-Davidson models with surprisingly strong reliability. Harley-Davidson Street 750 Price: $5,450 (used) The Street was a precursor to what the Sportster series was going to turn into. They used a steel double cradle frame but were powered by the high-revving (for a Harley) liquid-cooled Revolution X engine. This was conceptualized as a global model, so the ground clearance is very good, and the seat height is very low. If you like the Nightster but don’t like its price, a used Street 750 might do as well – but do have a look at the difference in performance first. Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Price: $7,097 (used) Harley-DavidsonAt the same time that the Street series was trying to get curious folk into the Harley fold, the Sportster series was the starting point for its serious fans. With the Evolution series engine, it had the youth, sportiness, and aggression that it always had – but added a dimension of reliability and confidence that the ownership experience would be a good one. The Sportster Iron 883 was so good that Yamaha makes a tribute to this day, meaning that the original will also be a bundle of fun at the right price!Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Price: $7,367 (used) Harley-DavidsonIf the 883 engine doesn’t float your boat, the Sportster was also available with the larger Evolution engine that displaced 1,200 cc. Like the smaller engine, it was an extremely flexible engine, just with more power and torque on tap. A little research into the Sportster 1200 range will throw up names like Nightster, Forty-Eight, and Iron, so there is a wide choice. But what they all have in common is that they were reliable as well as sporty. The 1,200 cc Evolution Sportsters have depreciated a little more than the 883s have, so they are better bargains today.Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson VRSC V-Rod Price: $9,600 (used) Harley-DavidsonThe V-Rod is a landmark model for the brand because it was the first model to get a liquid-cooled engine. It was co-developed by Porsche, which is why it got an aluminum crankcase, forged pistons, and loved revs thanks to its short stroke design. It retained a five-speed gearbox and final belt drive, but it was designed to be great at the drag strip, which is why it has a redline of 9,000 RPM and a top speed of over 120 MPH. The V-Rod wouldn’t bat an eyelid at a spirited canyon ride on Sunday!Mecum Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Price: $10,610 (used) Harley-DavidsonThere have been some truly iconic Dyna models over the decades, but if you’re interested in one that will last, you’ll need to look closer at the 2017 Dyna Wide Glide. It was powered by the Twin Cam 103 engine, and it had a very ‘Easy Rider’ chopper look about it. You wouldn’t go wrong even if you selected one of the first ones fitted with the Evolution Big Twin engine that displaced 1,311 cc, but if you want a Wide Glide, it’s got to be one of the latest and greatest, with its kicked-out front forks, skinny tire on a large front rim, and overall badass attitude.Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Price: $11,058 (used) Harley-DavidsonThe Fat Boy is an American icon, and today’s Fat Boy is one of the products from America that has impressive quality. However, we’re going to continue to give love to the Fat Boy before it gets the Milwaukee Eight shoehorned into its very recognizable body. The Twin Cam 103 is a similar engine to the one that powered the Dyna Wide Glide, but it had a different state of tune – called the ‘High output’ – and it offered a little more power and torque.Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Street Bob Price: $14,999 Harley-DavidsonHarley’s Softail range has become ever more lucrative thanks to The Motor Co. dropping prices across the board. Spearheading this is the Street Bob, which is now Harley-Davidson’s second-cheapest model. It is an ‘authentic’ Harley, too, with its big air-cooled long-stroke V-twin, six-speed gearbox, and six-axis IMU. Other features include all-LED lighting, optional tubeless laced wheels, and cruise control – not to mention the ability to be customized any which way you want.Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Road King Special Price: $24,999 (2025) Harley-DavidsonThe Road King Special has been discontinued for 2026, and with it dies the Milwaukee Eight 114 engine. This is one of the most reliable options in the range, seeing as how it is capable of powering the trikes without a hiccup. The Road King’s price also doesn’t include the full safety suite from the manufacturer. If you want the full shebang of safety, including TPMS, hill hold assist, and cornering ABS, traction control, and drag-torque slip control, you’re going to have to dip into the options list. That only means that you can and should haggle as much as you can to get the price down before stocks run out!Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Street Glide Price: $24,999 Harley-DavidsonYes, the 2026 Street Glide is priced the same as the outgoing Road King, and it gets the full Harley safety suite as standard. In addition, it has the larger Milwaukee Eight 117 engine with liquid-cooled heads and more power and torque compared to the older model. All that, plus dropping almost $3,000 from the base price, makes it a very attractive product. You’ll just need to figure out what options you’ll need and how much they cost.Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Road Glide Price: $27,999 Harley-DavidsonThe Road Glide is mechanically identical to the Street Glide, other than the ‘Sharknose’ fairing that is frame-mounted (the Street Glide’s ‘Batwing’ fairing is fork-mounted.) That means an identical chassis, driveline, and safety features. Both also run identical 12.3-inch TFT touchscreen displays with the Skyline OS. The differences include the Road Glide’s adaptive cornering headlamp and a base price that is $3,000 higher.Harley-Davidson