2023 Road Glide ST
Harley-Davidson has shaped the American motorcycle landscape for over a century, with its iconic road warriors turning heads with their signature V-Twin rumble and distinct style. The revered motorcycle manufacturer challenges riders to bring their dreams to life and chase the horizon without compromise. Fortunately, Harley-Davidson gives us the tools to do so with potent baggers like the 2023 Road Glide ST.
Living up to its Sport Touring name, the 2023 Road Glide ST has a penchant for performance and is considered a hot road in the Harley-Davidson realm. Sleek, engaging, and incredibly potent, you can expect pure thrills in the saddle of this iconic bike inspired by the King of the Baggers race series that slates Harley-Davidson models against long-time Indian rivals. While the King of the Baggers is best left to the professionals, the 2023 Road Glide ST gives everyday riders a taste of those thrills.
Powered by a Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin engine, the Road Glide ST offers every feature imaginable to ensure your experience is transformative and inspiring wherever the journey takes you. The bike effortlessly balances this next-level performance with everything you expect from a Grand American Touring model. Its classic touring design pays homage to the brand’s rich history, while modern technologies ensure you have everything you need to go the distance.
But what else can you expect from this Grand American Touring powerhouse? Why is it considered a Harley-Davidson hotrod? Here’s a closer look at the 2023 Road Glide ST and why it’s the perfect addition for anyone looking to satiate their need for speed and adventure.
MSRP: $29,999[a]
Horsepower (hp): 106
Torque (lb-ft): 127
Cargo Space (cu.ft.): 2.3
Design
A Performance Bagger
The 2023 Road Glide ST is a Grand American Touring bike commonly known as a performance bagger. The performance distinction is important because it differentiates the bike from the best-selling Road Glide and showcases its unique focus. The Road Glide is a traditional bagger that focuses on long-distance capability and rider comfort. However, the Road Glide ST has tunnel vision for speed and pure thrills in the saddle while remaining capable of long-distance journeys.
Starting at $29,999, the 2023 Road Glide ST has the large footprint you’d expect of a Grand American Touring bike.[a] It measures 94.7 inches long, has a 64-inch wheelbase, and weighs 842 lbs in running order. Its fixed sharknose fairing is mounted to the frame to minimize head buffeting, a design feature complemented by the upright riding position and low 26.7-inch seat height. This will keep you comfortable no matter the length of the ride.
As a touring bike, the 2023 Road Glide ST is also immediately recognizable by its saddlebags, which offer 2.3 cu.ft. of space for all the necessities. The saddlebags are integrated into the bike’s design, ensuring they complement the aesthetic rather than appear like an afterthought. This critical design detail gives the Road Glide ST the classic touring style, which is heightened by the bike’s blacked-out elements and three available color options: Vivid Black, White Sand Pearl, and the limited edition Fast Johnnie blue and white color scheme that pays homage to the muscle cars of the 1960s.
Performance
V-Twin Power
The 2023 Road Glide ST rolls off the Harley-Davidson production line with a Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin that guarantees it lives up to its Sport Touring name. Harley-Davidson has a long history in the V-Twin realm, and the Road Glide ST adds to that legacy as a potent bagger that offers incredible performance and handling in any condition. That’s a huge compliment for a bike weighing north of 840 lbs.
Harley-Davidson achieves this incredible balance in several ways. First, the Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin is tuned for optimal torque delivery, producing 127 lb-ft of torque at just 3,750 RPM. The high-flow exhaust and heavy breather intake optimize the engine’s performance and give you on-demand power at your fingertips. Second, Harley-Davidson ensures you can fully use the Milwaukee-Eight V-Twin’s output by making several significant design changes that emphasize the bagger’s designation as a performance bike rather than solely a long-distance tourer.
Designed for Speed
The frame-mounted sharknose fairing distinguishes the Road Glide ST and serves an essential purpose in how the bike handles. By mounting the fairing to the frame, Harley-Davidson minimizes head buffeting and heightens rider comfort at higher speeds. The signature design is part of the Harley-Davidson calling card, but it’s also functional and essential to your experience in the saddle.
In addition to the sharknose fairing, Harley-Davidson eliminates the passenger seat and footpegs, making the Road Glide ST a bagger intended for solo rides. While a passenger seat and footpegs are minimal additions, they add weight to any bike’s footprint. Since the Road Glide ST is focused on performance, eliminating these elements reduces the bike’s running weight and streamlines the design. It’s functional and design-oriented because it gives the Road Glide ST its sleek and aggressive silhouette.
Features
Rider Comfort
Harley-Davidson built the Grand American Touring segment from the ground up, answering a distinct need in the motorcycle industry for long-distance baggers that offered innovative technologies and prioritized rider comfort. The 2023 Road Glide ST continues that tradition, from its classic touring style to its innovative technologies that put everything you need at your fingertips. So, what can you expect from the bike’s tech-savvy layout?
The sharknose frame-mounted fairing is a classic Harley-Davidson design element, but it also serves a functional purpose and houses the bike’s tech-savvy features. When you’re in the saddle, the fairing minimizes head buffeting, improves your comfort, and outfits the bike with a modern cockpit with various gauges and an infotainment system. The gauges offer vital performance insights, from the odometer and trip logs to the gear indicator and range to empty data.
Innovative Technologies
You’ll also find an expansive color touchscreen display integrated into the fairing alongside two mounted speakers and a hidden radio antenna. The 6.5-inch display is home to the Boom! Box GTS infotainment system, which features an AM/FM radio, 20 SiriusXM presets, Bluetooth capability, voice recognition, and text-to-speech features. With a USB connection, you can easily sync your smartphone to the system, enjoy your favorite playlists, and respond to messages without taking your eyes off the road.In addition to this connectivity, Harley-Davidson gives you the option to extend the bike’s technologies with Rider Safety Enhancements. The 2023 Road Glide ST comes with electronically linked anti-lock brakes for optimal stopping power, but additional tools take the bike’s handling even further. For example, you can add Vehicle Hold Control for stability on steep terrain and a tire pressure monitoring system for convenience. There’s also a host of Cornering Enhanced tools, like the Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System and Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System, that optimize your control behind the handlebars.
Customization
Show Off Your Style
One of the most exciting aspects of investing in a Grand American Touring bike like the 2023 Road Glide ST is knowing the sky's the limit when it’s time to bring your riding dreams to life. Harley-Davidson is renowned for building customizable bikes, and the 2023 Road Glide ST is no exception. There’s an expansive catalog of upgrades, accessories, and packages that make it easy to customize the performance bagger to your style and performance needs.
While the Road Glide ST is stealthy with its standard blacked-out components, many riders appreciate the classic chrome elements that define the Harley-Davidson lineup. Options like the Long-Haul Package––Chrome add those chrome details and ready the Road Glide ST for riding two-up. This package adds the H-D Detachables Two-Up Tour-Pak Mounting Rack, Harley Hammock Heated and Cooled Seat, heated hand grips, and a heel shifter. With the easily detachable mounting rack, you can quickly add extra seating or extend your luggage capacity as needed without making significant modifications.
Adding chrome details, more luggage, and a passenger seat are exciting for many, but others want something even more unique. Options like the Empire Black Package satiate that need and dramatically enhance the aesthetic of the Road Glide ST. The Empire Black Package is an outstanding way to jumpstart the customization process because it adds the Screamin’ Eagle Stage I Powertrain Upgrade, boosting the output and performance of the Milwaukee-Eight V-Twin. It also exchanges the standard seat with a Low Profile Touring Seat and adds Black Empire Collection elements, like hand and foot controls, footboards, and derby cover.
Welcome to Your 2023 Road Glide ST Headquarters
The 2023 Road Glide ST is an incredible powerhouse that deserves the spotlight as a performance bagger designed to chase the horizon in style and without compromise. It’s everything you imagine a Grand American Touring bike should be and more. Harley-Davidson guarantees as much, and as your Harley-Davidson headquarters, so do we.
We share your excitement for riding and your passion for the Harley-Davidson lineup. As a team of riders, we know that any time spent in the saddle is time well spent, whether navigating your weekday commute or checking items off your bucket list during a cross-country trip with friends. We want to be your Harley-Davidson destination and bring your riding dreams to life with a powerhouse like the Road Glide ST.
As the leading Harley-Davidson dealer in the greater Houston area, we offer something extraordinary to riders across the state. We deliver an unparalleled dealership experience that instills confidence and generates excitement, exactly how buying a motorcycle should feel. Our goal is to help you celebrate your investment and kickstart a lifetime of adventure as we partner with you to handle all your riding needs today, tomorrow, and every day ahead.