Think of Harley-Davidson, and ‘value’ is rarely the first thing that pops into mind. The bikemaker has always tried to maintain this, too, given its intention to cater to the premium American consumer. However, the metric competition has been quite high in recent years. These offer more value by costing less and matching Harley rivals in some or the other way.
To counter this, the American bikemaker has taken a really aggressive approach by slashing prices across its extensive lineup. The result is a brilliant assortment of high-value Harley-Davidsons you can take home and enjoy. Here are 10 examples of the same.
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Nightster
Price: $9,999
It’s only fair we start with the most affordable Harley-Davidson on offer today. But don’t mistake it for a boring machine. This is quite the opposite, and the value proposition is super high. Yes, on par (if not better) than its Japanese rivals. For starters, you get Harley’s 975cc Revolution Max V-twin engine with 91 horsepower–the highest for a cruiser under $10,000. Then, the underpinnings all come from reputed brands like Showa and Brembo.
All that performance is topped with likable features. Traction control, dual-channel ABS, ride modes, drag-torque slip control, and LED lights are all standard inclusions here. A special mention goes to the new-for-2026 Blood Orange colorway inspired by the XR750. It’s a proper head-turner!
Nightster Special
Price: $12,499
If the Nightster is too simple, then the Nightster Special is for you. The price rises by $2,500, but the moolah is justified by a few extras all over. You sit on a new seat, with your hands on a repositioned handlebar for extra comfort. There’s also a pillion saddle and pillion footpegs as standard. Once on top, you’ll appreciate the 4-inch TFT instrument cluster with in-built smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation.
Finally, there are the aesthetic changes. The headlight has a bucket fairing for company, while distinct spoke-type alloy wheels sit at each end. These hoops also have a silver finish for contrast. All this while, the mechanical equipment remains the same.
Street Bob
Price: $14,999
The Street Bob is one of the highest-value cruisers you can buy today. No, not just by Harley standards, but overall in the market. With its repetitive price revisions, the MSRP currently sits at $14,999 for the solo seat version. This is a couple of thousand dollars down from the MY24 bike, even though you get more power and features on the 2026 model.
Coming to what’s on offer, the Street Bob features the Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine with dollops of performance. This is topped with a cornering-enabled electronic package like traction control, ABS, and drag-torque slip control. So you’re technically paying less to get an overall improved cruiser. Just remember the price rises to $15,999 as soon as you opt for the dual-seat version.
Sportster S
Price: $15,999
A couple of years ago, the Sportster S was a pricey bike, selling for close to $17,000 for the base colorway. Now, it has received a sizable price cut, now sitting at $15,999. That helps it undercut its arch-rivals from Indian, while also matching up to European rivals like the BMW R 18. What do you get for the money, you ask? Well, to start off, Harley’s most advanced engine: the Revolution Max 1250T. That ensures the highest output on a Harley cruiser (121 horsepower).
Everything else follows the same brief. The cockpit has a TFT with cornering-enabled electronic aids as standard, the front end features Showa upside-down forks, the brakes comprise Brembo monobloc calipers, and Showa also supplies the rear monoshock. All those premium bits also help limit the weight to just 502 pounds.
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Pan America 1250 Special
Price: $19,999
The Pan America is one of the newest Harley-Davidsons of recent times. It debuted in 2021, with a starting price of around $17,000 for the base bike and $19,999 for the Special variant. Five years on, the latter still costs exactly the same, which is why it’s on the list. In these five years, all of its rivals have had repetitive price revisions, and they either cost similar or more now.
You also get a lot for the money. The engine is one of the highlights, thanks to its variable valve tech and 150 horsepower output. Barring the $100,000 CVO Road Glide RR, no other Harley comes remotely close to the Pan Am’s power. Other than this, you also get semi-active suspension as standard, an adaptive ride height setup, and a full suite of modern-day tech. Having ridden this, I can also confirm that the Harley’s ADV excels at off-roading!
Low Rider S
Price: $19,999
Back in early 2025, the Low Rider S received a sizable update. A new engine with more power (the highest in the Softail lineup), cornering-enhanced electronics, and mild but noteworthy design tweaks all made the cruiser better than ever. These came with a minor price hike of $500, taking the base price to $20,499.
Good value, right? Well, things got better when Harley reverted the price back to $19,999. And unlike the Street Bob (without a pillion seat), you’re getting the exact same bike for the reduced price. Our only gripe here is the seriously simple instrument cluster, which is similar to the $9,999 Nightster.
Heritage Classic
Price: $19,999
The Heritage Classic has had one of the biggest price reductions for a Softail in recent times. The price stands at $19,999, which is $2,000 down from the 2025 MSRP. Harley has achieved this in the same way as the Street Bob by removing some bits like the pillion seat, pillion footpegs, and windscreen. Also, like the Bob, the Classic enjoys several updates over the 2024 bike.
The 114 engine has made way for the 117 V-twin, which gets you more power and torque. It also works in tandem with loads of modern-day electronics, all of which are standard inclusions. So you get a better touring-ready Softail here than the 2024 model for around $2,500 less. The two-up version, however, costs $500 more than the 2024 bike. Still solid value, given the updates, don’t you think?
Breakout 117
Price: $22,999
If you like a chopper-like, large-capacity cruiser, there’s nothing quite like the Breakout in the market. It promises a fully premium experience, too, while still being somewhat attainable for the masses. Interestingly, Harley has also made it cheaper by a few hundred dollars over the 2025 bike without taking away any of the updates. So the value is quite nice here, even though it’s not as VFM as some of the other bikes sold by H-D.
Speaking of updates, you get an updated Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine and an updated electronics package to keep you safe. Traction control, ride modes, cornering ABS, and TPMS are all standard here. There’s also more chrome than ever before, which only boosts the premium feel.
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Street Glide
Price: $24,999
The Street Glide has always been a premium bike, with a premium price tag attached to it. The MSRP has also consistently risen over the years. 2026 changes that, though. The base price drops from $27,749 to $24,999 after a massive $2,750 decrease. Again, this is for the solo version that doesn’t feature any pillion accommodation. Oh, and even if you switch to the two-up version, the price is still $749 less than the 2025 model.
For the money, the Street Glide spoils you with luxury. A tablet-sized TFT sits as the centerpiece in the cockpit, surrounded by speakers in the fairing. Hard saddlebags are also included, although they don’t house speakers. All this while, you have 105 horsepower and 130 pound-feet on tap from the 117 V-twin engine.
CVO Road Glide ST
Price: $44,499
Calling a near-$45,000 touring bike high-value almost seems criminal. But we can back it up. Firstly, the CVO Road Glide ST is the most powerful mass-production H-D tourer. Its Milwaukee-Eight 121 High Output engine gets you 127 horsepower and 145 pound-feet—12 ponies and 6 pound-feet more than the other CVOs. At the same time, you get dollops of carbon fiber elements, titanium Screamin’ Eagle exhausts, lighter cast wheels, and petal disc brakes.
As impressive as all that is, the party trick is that Harley has somehow managed to price it $1,000 less than its CVO siblings. The slip-on exhaust itself sells for over $1,200 on the official accessories portal, and all that carbon fiber should be easily close to $500. So, how H-D has achieved this pricing leaves us a bit gobsmacked!