2026 Harley-Davidson® Heritage Classic Base
Exterior Colors:
- Year 2026
- Make Harley-Davidson®
- Model Heritage Classic
- Engine Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Classic
2026 Harley-Davidson® Heritage Classic Base
2026 Harley-Davidson® Heritage Classic
Timeless Style That Refuses to Sit StillThe 2026 Heritage Classic is the perfect blend of vintage soul with modern muscle. We’ve packed a Milwaukee-Eight® 117 motor into its low-slung frame and mated it to a performance-tuned 2-into-1 exhaust that makes it a monster. The only thing “Classic” about it is the name.
Features may include:
Lockable, Sealed Saddlebags- Symmetrical, weather-tight saddlebags keep your gear secure and dry, with enough style to look like they’ve been here since day one.
- A 7" LED headlamp, tail lamp, and turn signals sharpen the look and light the way, making sure this classic shines from every angle.
- Deep paint, blacked-out trim, and the iconic tank medallion give the Heritage Classic its unmistakable silhouette. Add in plush 2-up seating, and you’ve got a factory custom that carries the weight of history and still feels built for today’s ride.
- Vintage style, modern function. The Heritage Classic’s detachable windshield cuts wind and keeps pressure off your shoulders when you’re freewheeling highway miles, then pops off for a clean, stripped-down look when you’re bopping around town.
- The Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic motor and performance-tuned 2-into-1 exhaust give the Heritage Classic the kind of muscle that makes history move, with a retuned suspension that keeps every mile sharp and smooth.
- Big torque, smooth delivery, and the unmistakable sound of a Harley® V-Twin motor. This is the most powerful Heritage Classic yet.
Engine
Engine
Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Classic
Valve train
Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; four valves per cylinder
Bore
4.075 in. (103.5 mm)
Stroke
4.5 in. (114.3 mm)
Displacement
117 cu in (1,923 cc)
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Fuel System
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner
9 in. (229 mm) round, center bolt cover with washable fiberglass filter media
Exhaust
2-into-1; catalyst in header
Lubrication
Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
Dimensions
Length
95.1 in. (2,415 mm)
Overall Width
36.6 in. (930 mm)
Overall Height
54.7 in. (1,390 mm)
Seat Height, Laden
26.3 in. (668 mm)
Seat Height, Unladen
27.2 in. (690 mm)
Ground Clearance
Static: 4.7 in. (120 mm)
Rake (steering head) (deg)
30 deg
Fork
Angle: 30 deg
Trail
5.5 in. (140 mm)
Wheelbase
64.2 in. (1,630 mm)
Front Tire
Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall
Rear Tire
Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall
Front Tires / Model
D401F
Tires, Front Specification
130/90B16,73H,BW
Rear Tires / Model
D401T
Tires, Rear Specification
150/80B16,77H,BW
Fuel Capacity
5 gal. (18.9 l)
Fuel Reserve
1 gal. (3.8 l)
Oil Capacity (w/filter)
5 qt. (4.7 l)
Oil capacity
Transmission: 1 qt. (.95 l ) | Primary Chain Case: 1.25 qt. (1.18 l )
Weight, As Shipped
690 lb. (313 kg)
Weight, In Running Order
719 lb. (326 kg)
GVWR
1,160 lb. (526 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating, Front
450 lb. (204 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating, Rear
730 lb. (331 kg)
Luggage Capacity -Volume
1.6 cu ft (0.045 m3)
Performance
Engine Torque Testing Method
J1349
Engine Torque
120 ft-lb (163 Nm)
Engine Torque (rpm)
2,500 rpm
Engine Power
98 HP / 73 kW @ 4600 rpm
Lean Angle, Right (deg.)
Testing Method: J1168 | 27.4 deg
Lean Angle, Left (deg.)
Testing Method: J1168 | 27.4 deg
Fuel Economy: Combined City/Hwy
Testing Method: Estimated City/Hwy | 47 mpg (5 l/100 km)
Drivetrain
Primary Drive
Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive
Belt, 32/66 ratio
Clutch
Mechanical, 10 plate wet, assist & conventional
Transmission
6-Speed Cruise Drive®
Gear Ratios (overall) 1st
9.311
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd
6.454
Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd
4.793
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th
3.882
Gear Ratios (overall) 5th
3.307
Gear Ratios (overall) 6th
2.79
Chassis
Frame Type
Mild steel, tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged fender supports
Swingarm
Mild steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded; removable belt spacer
Front Fork
Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring; "beer can" covers
Rear Shocks
Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 56mm stroke; hydraulic preload adjustment
Wheel Type, Front
Black, 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum
Front Wheel
Diameter: 16 in. (406 mm) | Width: 3 in. (76 mm)
Wheels Type, Rear
Black, 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum
Rear Wheel
Diameter: 16 in. (406 mm) | Width: 3 in. (76 mm)
Brakes, Caliper Type
4-piston fixed front and 2-piston floating rear
Brake System Type
Rotor: Solid, uniform expansion rotors
Brake Disc Diameter, Front
11.8 in. (300 mm)
Front braking system
Thickness: 0.2 in. (5 mm)
Brake Disc Diameter, Rear
11.5 in. (292 mm)
Rear braking system
Thickness: 0.23 in. (5.8 mm)
ABS Option
Standard
Front Travel (in./cm.)
5.1 in. (130 mm)
Rear Travel (in./cm.)
4.4 in. (112 mm)
Electric
Battery
Sealed, maintenance-free, absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery, 12V, 17.5Ah, 310 CCA at 0°F
Battery Charger Type
Three-phase, 48 Amp system (364 Watts @13 Volts, 900 rpm, 624 Watts max power @ 13 Volts, 2000 rpm)
Starter
1.6 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lighting
Headlamp: All LED, low beam, high beam and signature position lamp | Tail/Stop: LED Buffett tail lamp | Front Signal Lights: LED Bullet Turn Signals | Rear Turn Signals: LED bullet light bar
Gauges
5-inch (127 mm) analog speedometer with digital gear, odometer, fuel level, ride modes, heated gear, traction control, ABS, TPMS, cruise control, clock, trip, range and tachometer indication
Features
Features
Auxiliary Lamps: LED fog | Electric Power Outlet: USB C-Type , Output 5V at 2.4 Amp