11 details you might have missed during the 2024 HD Road Glide and Street Glide release!

While the release videos were fantastic and inspiration, you may have missed some of the exciting changes when tuning in.   What are some big changes that you may not realize?

No need to fill those Vermont Potholes!

The suspension was increased from 2 inches of travel to 3 inches of travel with some internal components added for comfort.  You will feel a better ride immediately.  The new 49mm Showa front fork (with Dual Bending Valve internals) gives 4.6 inches of travel and the rear Showa shock offering 3 inches of travel as stated previously. 

That rear shocks are also adjustable for preload.

Note:  The front forks not inverted like you see on the CVO models.  

Brakes.  We don’t talk about them until they don’t work.

Both machines received upgraded Brembo brakes with larger 320mm discs paired to radial-mount calipers up front and a 300mm disc in the rear.  Couple this with the weight reduction, we have more stopping power.  Hold on jesus take the handlebars.  

Price Reduction--"It can't be"

There has been a price reduction on the Road Glides and Street Glides.  We know, you don’t believe it!  "It can't be."

Based on the misinformation we have seen on HD Forums and other sites, we are setting the record straight.  Paul from Topeka, there is no catch this time.  

If you want the least expensive Street Glide or Road Glide (Chrome Trim and Billiard Gray), you are starting in the $25,000 range.  Vivid Black is no longer the base color and does come with an upcharge.  If you like blacked out versions of your motorcycle, there is an upcharge to that of about $1350.00.  

If you compare the 2024 version to the 2023 version, you will save yourself several thousand dollars (no longer a surcharge or RDRS charge).  

We would suggest that this reduction in price has clearly not hit the customer base yet, but when it does, we see a bump in sales.  

Big Screen

The massive 12.3 inch Skyline Infotainment System is now standard.  It is a complete consolidation of all the gauges.  For 2023, we used to have a 4.3 screen for the base model, a 6.5 screen for the specials and ST models.  Now, every customer has the top-of-the-line Skyline Infotainment system and it is spectacular. 

With that said, if you want navigation, there is a subscription charge of $349.95 for 3 years.  

Or, if you want, just use car play on your cell phone.  Navigation is standard on the CVO models without the subscription charge.  

The great thing about the new Skyline system is the ability to configure different layouts.  

Want to configure your screen differently?  There is a sport configuration, road configuration and touring configuration.  

More Misinformation with HDForums

One big feature that no one seems to be talking about, or if they are on HDForums, many are mistaken is the ability to connect a headset without purchasing and installing the WHIM Wireless Add-on. 

In previous years, you had to purchase a wireless system and install it into the motorcycle.  It cost a couple hundred dollars.  Then you had to purchase a headset for your helmet.  Now, with the 2024s If you want to install a Cardo Packtalk Edge Headset, you are connecting it like you would your phone.  Want to talk to your buddy while you are on your bike?  You are all set.  No need to complain about HD getting rid of the old CB Systems (Breaker Breaker 19, am I coming through clear Bo?). Spend the $389.00 and you are golden again.  

Your a** will thank you.  

A new seat has been added.  The styling, padding, and stitching have all been upgraded.  

While we haven’t had a lot of seat time on these, they feel more plush. Plusher? More plush.   Microsoft Word doesn’t believe "more plush" is correct.  

You get the point.  

No Name Cast Aluminum Wheels

The new cast aluminum wheels have been changed.  

While we haven’t heard an official name for the wheels, they are beautiful in styling.  An 18 inch wheel in the front and a 19 inch wheel in the rear.