2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic

The All New 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic

The 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic Cruiser brings a fresh look while staying true to its roots. This redesigned cruiser offers more power, modern features, and improved comfort for an unmatched riding experience. A rigidly mounted Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Classic engine enhances performance, while dual counter-balancers reduce idle vibration. Advanced technology includes new Ride Modes, an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for improved safety, and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Experience the perfect mix of tradition and innovation with the all-new Heritage Classic Cruiser.

The All New 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic

The 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic Cruiser brings a fresh look while staying true to its roots. This redesigned cruiser offers more power, modern features, and improved comfort for an unmatched riding experience. A rigidly mounted Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Classic engine enhances performance, while dual counter-balancers reduce idle vibration. Advanced technology includes new Ride Modes, an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for improved safety, and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Experience the perfect mix of tradition and innovation with the all-new Heritage Classic Cruiser.

DESIGN

PAINT + GRAPHICS

The new Heritage Classic offers a stunning selection of paint and graphics to suit every rider’s style. Whether you prefer the timeless look of deep, glossy black or the bold contrast of the two-toned Whiskey Fire and Vivid Black, each color enhances the bike’s classic design. The smooth, rounded fuel tank and signature medallion add to its vintage appeal, creating a perfect blend of tradition and modern craftsmanship. Every detail, from the rich paint finish to the carefully crafted graphics, reflects Harley-Davidson’s commitment to quality and timeless style.

Close-up of the 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic's fuel tank, showing the iconic Harley-Davidson logo, 117 cubic inch emblem, and sleek red and black paint.

SADDLEBAGS

Harley-Davidson’s Heritage Classic is equipped with leather-studded saddlebags that combine classic style with modern durability. These hard-framed, weatherproof bags are designed to keep your gear safe and dry in any riding conditions. With secure keyed locks, you can ride with confidence knowing your belongings are protected. The top-loading design adds convenience, making it easy to access your essentials without hassle. Whether you’re heading out for a weekend road trip or a daily ride, these saddlebags offer both function and timeless style.

Rear view of the 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic, showcasing the leather-studded saddlebags, rear lights, and chrome accents.

LED LIGHTING

The 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic is equipped with powerful LED lighting for enhanced visibility and safety. A bright white LED headlight ensures a clear view of the road ahead, while bold auxiliary lights provide extra illumination for night rides. LED turn signals and a high-visibility brake light make sure you’re seen by other drivers, improving safety in all riding conditions. This modern lighting system not only boosts performance but also adds a sleek, stylish touch to the bike’s classic design.

Front view of the 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic, featuring LED headlamps and a black windshield.

DESIGN

PAINT + GRAPHICS

The new Heritage Classic offers a stunning selection of paint and graphics to suit every rider’s style. Whether you prefer the timeless look of deep, glossy black or the bold contrast of the two-toned Whiskey Fire and Vivid Black, each color enhances the bike’s classic design. The smooth, rounded fuel tank and signature medallion add to its vintage appeal, creating a perfect blend of tradition and modern craftsmanship. Every detail, from the rich paint finish to the carefully crafted graphics, reflects Harley-Davidson’s commitment to quality and timeless style.

Close-up of the 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic's fuel tank, showing the iconic Harley-Davidson logo, 117 cubic inch emblem, and sleek red and black paint.

SADDLEBAGS

Harley-Davidson’s Heritage Classic is equipped with leather-studded saddlebags that combine classic style with modern durability. These hard-framed, weatherproof bags are designed to keep your gear safe and dry in any riding conditions. With secure keyed locks, you can ride with confidence knowing your belongings are protected. The top-loading design adds convenience, making it easy to access your essentials without hassle. Whether you’re heading out for a weekend road trip or a daily ride, these saddlebags offer both function and timeless style.

Rear view of the 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic, showcasing the leather-studded saddlebags, rear lights, and chrome accents.

LED LIGHTING

The 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic is equipped with powerful LED lighting for enhanced visibility and safety. A bright white LED headlight ensures a clear view of the road ahead, while bold auxiliary lights provide extra illumination for night rides. LED turn signals and a high-visibility brake light make sure you’re seen by other drivers, improving safety in all riding conditions. This modern lighting system not only boosts performance but also adds a sleek, stylish touch to the bike’s classic design.

Front view of the 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic, featuring LED headlamps and a black windshield.

PERFORMANCE

: Close-up of the 117 cubic inch Milwaukee-Eight engine on the 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic, showcasing the chrome and blacked-out components.

MILWAUKEE-EIGHT 117 CLASSIC ENGINE

The 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic is powered by the Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic engine, delivering smooth and effortless highway cruising. With its larger displacement, this engine provides plenty of passing power, ensuring a strong and responsive ride in any situation. The refined design enhances both performance and reliability, giving riders the confidence to take on long stretches of open road. Whether you’re accelerating on the highway or enjoying a steady cruise, the Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic engine offers the perfect balance of power and comfort.

Side view of the 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic showcasing the exhaust system, saddlebags, and engine.

TWO-INTO-TWO EXHAUST

The new Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic features a sleek two-into-two exhaust system that blends performance with classic styling. Its compact, lightweight design is engineered to enhance power while delivering the deep, signature Harley-Davidson rumble riders love. The low, sweeping lines of the exhaust add to the bike’s nostalgic appeal, complementing its vintage-inspired look. Designed for both function and style, this exhaust system not only improves airflow for optimal performance but also gives the Heritage Classic a bold, timeless presence on the road.

Close-up of the 117 cubic inch Milwaukee-Eight engine air intake on the 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic.

INTAKE

The Heritage Classic features a classic intake design that perfectly complements its vintage-inspired style. While staying true to its throwback look, the updated air filter is engineered to maximize airflow, enhancing both performance and efficiency. This refined intake system ensures the Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic engine breathes better, delivering smooth power and responsive throttle control. The old-school aesthetics and modern engineering make this intake a key component in the Heritage Classic’s balance of tradition and innovation.

PERFORMANCE

MILWAUKEE-EIGHT 117 CLASSIC ENGINE

The 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic is powered by the Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic engine, delivering smooth and effortless highway cruising. With its larger displacement, this engine provides plenty of passing power, ensuring a strong and responsive ride in any situation. The refined design enhances both performance and reliability, giving riders the confidence to take on long stretches of open road. Whether you’re accelerating on the highway or enjoying a steady cruise, the Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic engine offers the perfect balance of power and comfort.

: Close-up of the 117 cubic inch Milwaukee-Eight engine on the 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic, showcasing the chrome and blacked-out components.

TWO-INTO-TWO EXHAUST

The new Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic features a sleek two-into-two exhaust system that blends performance with classic styling. Its compact, lightweight design is engineered to enhance power while delivering the deep, signature Harley-Davidson rumble riders love. The low, sweeping lines of the exhaust add to the bike’s nostalgic appeal, complementing its vintage-inspired look. Designed for both function and style, this exhaust system not only improves airflow for optimal performance but also gives the Heritage Classic a bold, timeless presence on the road.

Side view of the 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic showcasing the exhaust system, saddlebags, and engine.

INTAKE

The Heritage Classic features a classic intake design that perfectly complements its vintage-inspired style. While staying true to its throwback look, the updated air filter is engineered to maximize airflow, enhancing both performance and efficiency. This refined intake system ensures the Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic engine breathes better, delivering smooth power and responsive throttle control. The old-school aesthetics and modern engineering make this intake a key component in the Heritage Classic’s balance of tradition and innovation.

Close-up of the 117 cubic inch Milwaukee-Eight engine air intake on the 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic.

INNOVATION

FIVE-INCH ANALOG DISPLAY

The 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic features a five-inch analog display that blends timeless style with modern functionality. The classic analog gauge maintains a nostalgic look, while the integrated digital display provides essential riding information at a glance. This advanced system allows riders to easily switch between Ride Modes, ensuring a customized experience for different road conditions. The seamless combination of traditional design and cutting-edge technology enhances both convenience and style, making every ride feel both familiar and innovative.

Close-up of the digital speedometer and display on the 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic.

HAND CONTROLS

The Heritage Classic comes with updated hand controls that enhance both convenience and functionality. Designed for easy access, these controls now accommodate features like Ride Modes, Traction Control, and Cruise Control, giving riders more command over their experience. The intuitive layout ensures smooth operation, allowing for effortless adjustments while keeping focus on the road. These refined hand controls provide a seamless and comfortable riding experience.

Close-up of the right-hand controls on the 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic, showing the throttle, indicator, and light control buttons.

USB-C CHARGING

The 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic is Equipped with a convenient USB-C charging port, ensuring your devices stay powered throughout your ride. Whether you’re using navigation, streaming music, or staying connected via Bluetooth, this fast-charging port keeps everything running smoothly. Designed for modern riders, it allows you to travel farther without worrying about battery life. The USB-C connection offers quick and reliable charging, making it easy to keep your smartphone or other accessories ready for the journey ahead.

Close-up of the USB-C charging port on the 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic, located near the engine.

INNOVATION

FIVE-INCH ANALOG DISPLAY

The 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic features a five-inch analog display that blends timeless style with modern functionality. The classic analog gauge maintains a nostalgic look, while the integrated digital display provides essential riding information at a glance. This advanced system allows riders to easily switch between Ride Modes, ensuring a customized experience for different road conditions. The seamless combination of traditional design and cutting-edge technology enhances both convenience and style, making every ride feel both familiar and innovative.

Close-up of the digital speedometer and display on the 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic.

HAND CONTROLS

The Heritage Classic comes with updated hand controls that enhance both convenience and functionality. Designed for easy access, these controls now accommodate features like Ride Modes, Traction Control, and Cruise Control, giving riders more command over their experience. The intuitive layout ensures smooth operation, allowing for effortless adjustments while keeping focus on the road. These refined hand controls provide a seamless and comfortable riding experience.

Close-up of the right-hand controls on the 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic, showing the throttle, indicator, and light control buttons.

USB-C CHARGING

The 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic is Equipped with a convenient USB-C charging port, ensuring your devices stay powered throughout your ride. Whether you’re using navigation, streaming music, or staying connected via Bluetooth, this fast-charging port keeps everything running smoothly. Designed for modern riders, it allows you to travel farther without worrying about battery life. The USB-C connection offers quick and reliable charging, making it easy to keep your smartphone or other accessories ready for the journey ahead.

Close-up of the USB-C charging port on the 2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic, located near the engine.

GALLERY

Specifications

Dimensions

Length: 95.1 in (2,415 mm)

Width: 36.6 in (930 mm)

Seat Height (Unladen): 26.8 in (680 mm)

Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (120 mm)

Rake: 30°

Trail: 5.5 in (140 mm)

Wheelbase: 64.2 in (1,630 mm)

Fuel Capacity: 5 gal (18.9 L)

Oil Capacity (with filter): 4.7 L

Weight (In Running Order): 726 lbs (330 kg)

Luggage Capacity (Volume): 0.045 m³ (1.59 cu ft)

Engine

Type: Milwaukee‑Eight® 117 Classic V‑Twin

Displacement: 1,923 cc (117 cu in)

Bore x Stroke: 103.5 mm x 114.3 mm

Compression Ratio: 10.3:1

Fuel System: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

Exhaust: 2‑into‑1; catalyst in header

Performance

Engine Torque: 163 Nm @ 2,500 rpm

Horsepower: 98 HP (73 kW) @ 4,600 rpm

Fuel Economy: 5.5 l/100 km

Chassis

Front Fork: Dual‑bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring; "beer can" covers

Rear Shocks: Hidden, free piston, coil‑over monoshock; 43 mm stroke; hydraulic preload adjustment

Front Tire: Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series 130/90B16, 73H, BW

Rear Tire: Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series 150/80B16, 77H, BW

Wheels: Black, 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum (optional black tubeless laced with 36 bright spokes)

Brakes: 4-piston fixed front and 2-piston floating rear calipers with solid, uniform expansion rotors

Electrical

Lighting: All LED headlamp with low and high beam, signature position lamp; LED bullet turn signals

Gauges: 5-inch analog speedometer with digital gear indicator, odometer, fuel level, ride modes, heated gear indicator, traction control, ABS, TPMS, cruise control, clock, trip meter, range, and tachometer

Rider Safety Enhancements: ABS, TCS, DSCS, TPMS, C-ABS, C-TCS, and C-DSCS

USB-C Charging: Provides power for devices during extended rides

Frequently Asked Questions

Design

What paint and graphics options are available for the Heritage Classic?

The Heritage Classic offers a stunning selection of finishes—from deep glossy black to the striking two-toned Whiskey Fire and Vivid Black. A smooth, rounded fuel tank with a signature medallion adds to its vintage appeal, blending tradition with modern craftsmanship.

What features do the saddlebags provide?

The Heritage Classic comes with leather-studded, hard-framed, weatherproof saddlebags that include secure keyed locks and a top-loading design for easy access. These saddlebags combine classic style with modern durability, ensuring your gear is safe on every ride.

How does the LED lighting system enhance its design?

Powerful LED lighting—including a bright white headlamp, auxiliary lights, and LED turn signals—ensures superior visibility and safety while adding a sleek, modern touch to the Heritage Classic’s timeless design.

Performance

How does the Milwaukee‑Eight® 117 Classic engine perform?

The Heritage Classic is powered by a rigidly mounted Milwaukee‑Eight® 117 Classic engine that delivers smooth, effortless highway cruising with ample passing power. Dual counter-balancers reduce idle vibration, ensuring a strong and responsive ride.

What benefits does the two‑into‑two exhaust system offer?

The sleek two‑into‑two exhaust system not only improves airflow for optimal performance but also delivers the deep, signature Harley‑Davidson rumble. Its low, sweeping lines enhance the bike’s nostalgic appeal while providing a bold, timeless presence.

How does the intake system boost engine efficiency?

The Heritage Classic features an updated intake system designed to maximize airflow. This refined design ensures the Milwaukee‑Eight® 117 Classic engine breathes better, delivering smooth power and responsive throttle control.

Innovation

What does the five-inch analog display offer?

The Heritage Classic features a five-inch analog display that merges timeless style with modern functionality. The classic gauge, combined with an integrated digital screen, provides essential ride information—allowing riders to easily switch between Ride Modes.

How do the updated hand controls enhance the riding experience?

With an intuitive layout that accommodates Ride Modes, Traction Control, and Cruise Control, the updated hand controls ensure effortless operation. This design provides a seamless, comfortable experience that lets you keep your focus on the road.

How does USB‑C charging benefit Heritage Classic riders?

The integrated USB‑C charging port keeps your devices powered throughout your ride, making it easy to use navigation, stream music, or stay connected via Bluetooth. Its fast-charging capability minimizes downtime, so you can travel farther with confidence.