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Harley-Davidson Low Rider S (2026) — from $18,999
Low Rider S is Softail without chrome theater — mini-apes, blacked-out, HO 117 attitude.
Approachable seat, real Softail power, ride modes for monsoon oil slicks. No fairing = freeway wind.
Daily + canyon if you pack light and accept the blast.
From a Phoenix garage point of view, that matters: summer heat, monsoon oil slicks, and freeway miles on the 10/17 stack reward honest ergonomics and modern rider aids more than brochure poetry.
Who it’s for: blacked-out Softail power seekers
Who should look elsewhere: fairing buyers (get ST) or heritage chrome fans
Bottom line: Softail with sleeves rolled up
S enough, or step to ST?