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Harley-Davidson Street Glide (2026) — from $24,999
Street Glide is still the batwing bagger Phoenix sees most — handlebar-mounted fairing, saddlebags, Grand American Touring bones.
Modern Milwaukee-Eight punch, Rider Safety Enhancements, and an infotainment stack aimed at real freeway hours on I-10 and I-17.
Heavier than Softails, happier two-up and loaded. The default Harley bagger for a reason.
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: riders who want the classic batwing bagger experience
Who should look elsewhere: sharknose fans (Road Glide) or Softail keepers
Bottom line: the batwing bagger that still defines Harley touring in the Valley
Batwing Street Glide or sharknose Road Glide?