Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST 2025 — Specifications

Can a Harley-Davidson seriously claim the status of a sport touring motorcycle? The Low Rider ST, since its introduction in 2022, has strived to answer yes, and the 2025 version reinforces this with mechanical determination that commands respect. This is far from a simple custom modified for appearances. Here, we are talking about a 323 kg machine, armed with the colossal Milwaukee Eight 117 of 1923 cm3, which now delivers 114 horsepower and an abyssal torque of 173.6 Nm. These figures, in the very particular world of American cruisers, signify a declaration of war. It’s no longer a motorcycle that purrs, it roars, and it has the power to prove it.

The secret to this new vigor? A subtle but effective engine update, complying with Euro5+ standards. Redesigned cylinder heads, a more aggressive camshaft, optimized intake... the large twin-cylinder gains 9 horsepower and 5 Nm, and above all, it breathes up to 300 rpm higher. Harley has completed the picture with electronics that are finally worthy of the name: three riding modes (including a very energetic Sport mode), traction control and ABS sensitive to lean angle, and cruise control. For those seeking reviews of the Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST, the consensus is clear: it is the most accomplished and fastest of the Softail family.

Its soul is the "club style," a concept born in the 1980s with the Dyna FXR and popularized by cult series. The idea? A fast, practical custom ready to swallow hundreds of kilometers in a group. The Low Rider ST embodies this perfectly. It differs from its sister, the Low Rider S, with its fixed Road Glide-style fairing – which clears the handlebars – and its two 56-liter rigid saddlebags. The look is retro, inspired by the 1980s FXRTs, but the intention is modern: to travel without compromising on pleasure. The 43 mm inverted fork and the raised monoshock give it surprising agility for a machine of this size, with a ground clearance of 145 mm that allows for serious lean angles.

So, who is it for? Certainly not a beginner, intimidated by its weight and brute power. It is the mount of the demanding globetrotter, the elegant track rider who prefers sweeping curves to hairpin turns, and the brand enthusiast seeking the best compromise between tradition and performance. With a price tag approaching €24,370, it positions itself as a nervous and less massive alternative to the imposing Street Glide. Its announced consumption of 5L/100km is even reasonable for the displacement. One might regret the absence of a proper audio system and an original solo seat, but the Harley accessories catalog is there to fill these "shortcomings." Trying the Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST is accepting a unique proposition: that of a machine rooted in history, but not afraid to look straight ahead at the road.