2026 has already been pretty lip-smacking for Harley-Davidson fans. The brand has slashed prices of some popular models, both in the cruiser and touring segments. It has also tried to add more variants to make the lineup more accessible for the masses, ensuring there is something for everyone. Most importantly, there’s been a conscious effort to boost safety equipment and performance, improving the overall value proposition. And just when we thought it couldn’t get better, America’s favorite bikemaker has whipped up a new limited edition machine. It resurrects an iconic moniker from the 70s and celebrates the United States of America. At the same time, the package is thoroughly modern, and the price is easy on the pocket by limited edition standards. The Softail Lineup Is More Versatile Than Ever Before Harley-DavidsonAs mentioned, there’s been a sizable overhaul for the Softail lineup in recent years. The Milwaukee-Eight 114 is no longer in the picture, and the Milwaukee-Eight 117 is the new staple powerhouse. This not only means more power, but with three engine tunes on offer, it helps spread the performance depending on how a motorcycle is expected to perform. So stripped-back machines like the Street Bob have the least powerful version, while the power cruiser examples like the Low Rider S have the High Output tune. But There’s A Lack Of Special Edition Cruisers Harley-DavidsonAs impressive as the lineup is, there aren’t any special edition cruisers on sale today in 2026. This has fans disappointed since Harley has whipped up special cruisers each year in the recent past, under its impressive Enthusiasts Collection. The collection gave us the stellar Tobacco Fade bikes in 2024, the Fast Johnnie lineup in 2023, and the G.I. Enthusiast duo in 2022. Last year’s Gray Ghost was the last one, which celebrated the first-gen Fat Boy from the 90s. Thankfully, this is changing with the latest Harley Softail. The New Super Glide Serves As Harley-Davidson’s Most Exotic 2026 Softail Yet Harley-DavidsonWe’re talking about the new-for-2026 Super Glide. This is Harley-Davidson’s way of celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, as well as celebrating one of its most influential motorcycles from the early 70s. Accordingly, this is the first limited edition cruiser model in 2026. What sets this apart from your regular Softail, you ask? The biggest aspect is the design. Taking inspiration from the OG cruiser, you get a slim and retro aesthetic here. Cross-spoke wheels, a tear-drop tank with a chrome console, and a chrome mini-ape handlebar all add to the visual experience. Rounding things off is a White Onyx Pearl paint with accentuating blue and red stripes. The 1971 Harley-Davidson FX Super Glide was one of the first complete motorcycles styled by Willie G. Davidson, who joined the Motor Company as a designer in 1963 and was inspired in part by home-built custom motorcycles he had seen prowling the streets of Los Angeles. The FX Super Glide combined the Big Twin FL chassis with a narrow XL Sportster front fork. - Harley-Davidson A Sub-$16,000 MSRP Makes The 2026 Super Glide Brilliant Value For The Money Harley-DavidsonWe’ve seen limited-edition Harleys command serious money in the past. But the Super Glide breaks that chain. Even though only 2,500 units will go into production, each will sell for just $15,999. That is a mere $1,000 more than the cheapest Softail (the Street Bob), even though you’re getting a pillion seat and spoke wheels as standard. Adding these things to the Bob bumps its price to $16,849. Oh, and even with this price, there are no corners cut in terms of mechanicals. Let’s dive into what’s on offer. Powered By The Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic Engine Harley-DavidsonSince this is a laid-back cruiser, Harley has plonked its Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic engine here (also seen on the Street Bob and Heritage Classic). This produces 98 horsepower and 120 pound-feet, while firing up at a chill 10.3:1 compression ratio. All that power kicks in under 5,000 RPM via a belt-driven six-speed transmission. A claimed 47 miles per gallon and a 5-gallon tank ensure a total riding range of about 230 miles. A Steel Chassis Houses The Engine Harley-DavidsonHousing the engine is a Softail steel double-cradle chassis. This joins hands with Showa suspension, comprising 49 mm telescopic forks and a hidden monoshock. Attached to these are 19/16-inch wheels, each of which has a single disc brake. These things seem exactly the same as the Street Bob, which is why the dimensions (wheelbase, rake, ground clearance) are mostly the same, too. The big difference, though, is in the fuel tank capacity and the weight. The Super Glide holds 1.5 gallons more, meaning 10 pounds of extra weight (656 lbs) over the Street Bob (646 lbs). A smaller difference, meanwhile, is the seat height of 25.2 inches, 0.6 inches lower than its sibling. Top-Drawer Electronic Rider Aids Round Things Off Harley-DavidsonWith all the retro swagger, the Super Glide is still very modern in terms of features. Three ride modes (Road, Sport, Rain), cornering traction control, cornering drag-torque slip control, and cornering dual-channel ABS are included in the standard package. As for creature comforts, cruise control, a tire pressure monitoring system, a USB charging port, and all-LED lights make life easier. What about the instrument cluster? Well, in typical H-D fashion, it’s a simple digi-analog setup previously seen on the $9,999 Nightster. Here, H-D has slapped it on the tank, though. Source: Harley-Davidson