Are Harleys Harder to Ride? (2026 Honest Breakdown by Model)

Are Harleys harder to ride? The honest answer is no – but their weight demands specific low-speed skills. Sportster models weigh from about 540 lbs dry; Touring models top 860 lbs. Our research breaks down the weight by model, explains the parking-lot challenge, and shows where Harleys are actually easier than other motorcycles.

What Is Harley-Davidson Project Rushmore? (Complete 2026 Guide)

Project Rushmore is the code name for Harley-Davidson’s landmark 2014 Touring redesign. It introduced the Twin-Cooled High Output Twin Cam 103 engine, Boom! Box touchscreen infotainment, Daymaker LED headlamp, Reflex Linked Brakes with ABS, and a fully redesigned Batwing fairing – the broadest update to the Touring lineup in over a decade.

What Is the Harley-Davidson Dyna? (FXD Platform Guide, 2026)

The Dyna platform's signature exposed dual rear shocks and rubber-mounted Twin Cam engine - two traits that defined the FXD family from 1991 to 2017.

The Harley-Davidson Dyna (FXD platform, 1991-2017) used a rubber-mounted Twin Cam engine and exposed dual rear shocks to set itself apart from the Softail. Here’s the full model lineup, engine specs from the service manual, why it was discontinued in 2018, and which Dyna models are collectible in 2026.