98 hp / 72.1 kW
Power
163 Nm
Torque
311 kg
Weight
1,923 ccm
Displacement
The 2026 Harley-Davidson Deadwood is a fully blacked-out Softail bobber in stripped-down vintage style – essentially a bagless Heritage Classic powered by the Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic V-twin, with a solo seat and one of the lowest seat heights of any 2026 Harley model.
Model Details
| Markets Available | USA, Canada |
| Lifecycle | new |
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Model Info
| Vehicle Type | street |
| Target Audience | Cruiser and bobber riders looking for classic, stripped-down vintage style combined with a modern Milwaukee-Eight drivetrain and current safety electronics |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | 45° V-twin, Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic, air/oil-cooled, OHV, 4 valves/cyl. |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,923 ccm |
| Bore x Stroke | 103,5 x 114,3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10,2:1 |
| Power | 98 hp |
| Power (kW) | 72.1 kW |
| Power at RPM | 4,600 rpm |
| Torque | 163 Nm |
| Torque at RPM | 2,500 rpm |
| Fuel System | Electronic sequential port fuel injection (ESPFI) |
| Cooling | Air/oil cooling |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Clutch | Mechanical multi-plate wet clutch |
| Starter | Electric |
Performance
| Power-to-Weight | 0.3 hp/kg |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Softail steel frame |
| Front Fork | Telescopic fork |
| Fork Diameter | 49 mm |
| Front Travel | 130 mm |
| Rear Shock | Hidden Softail monoshock |
| Rear Travel | 86 mm |
| Rear Suspension Adj. | Preload adjustable (hydraulic) |
Brakes
| Front Disc Count | 1 |
| Front Disc Size | 300 mm |
| Front Caliper | 4-piston fixed caliper |
| Rear Disc Size | 292 mm |
| Rear Caliper | 2-piston fixed caliper |
| ABS | Yes |
| ABS Type | Cornering ABS (lean-sensitive) |
Dimensions & Weight
| Seat Height | 648 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,630 mm |
| Wet Weight | 311 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.9 L |
| Length | 2,410 mm |
| Width | 930 mm |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Tire | 100/90B19 |
| Rear Tire | 150/80B16 |
| Spoke Wheels | Yes |
Electronics & Rider Aids
| Riding Modes | Yes |
| Mode Count | 3 |
| Mode Names | Road, Sport, Rain |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| TC IMU-based | Yes |
| Quickshifter | No |
Display & Connectivity
| Display | Analogue speedometer with digital sub-display |
| Display Size | 5 " |
Lighting
| Headlight | LED |
Price & Availability
| Market Launch | August 2026 (debut at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, August 7) |
| Colors | Denim Black with orange tank graphics |
| A2 Compatible | No |
| Market Note | The Deadwood is offered exclusively in the USA and Canada (US MSRP $17,999). There is no official market launch in Europe/Germany. |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Powerful Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine with 163 Nm, very low seat height, modern cornering safety electronics, distinctive stripped-down vintage look
Weaknesses
- Only one color option, no luggage/wind protection from the factory, not available in Europe, heavy weight
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