Looking into the future through the Harleysite crystal ball: Harley-Davidson models 2024
The possible Harley-Davidson models 2024! The presentation is expected to take place on 24.01.2024. This year it has been particularly difficult to find some hot information on the Harley-Davidson model year 2024 to find out. Somewhat surprisingly, Harley-Davidson has already started delivering the carry over models in the USA in December and the first new colors are known.
Pan America 2024
There were rumors about Pan America at first. Rumors were already doing the rounds in the summer that the Pan America series is to be extended by a somewhat higher-quality model. It will be a special color and the equipment, otherwise the Pan America 2024 Only minimal changes are expected. Unfortunately, there will probably be no black-trim version, where we would see a black-painted engine.
In general, the Pan America can be customized like a Camelion. In an all-black version, complete with black engine, it would certainly be an eye-catcher with a bad-boy image. This all-black version would reflect the rebellious nature of the Harley-Davidson brand. In this highly competitive segment, it has to fight its way through like nowhere else.
Joan Pedrero already rides a black Pan America, I meant of course that the engine, exhaust and windshield should be just as black. That's not ideal for the windshield, but when it comes to beauty, practicality takes a back seat these days.
The initial software problems, some of which were Pan America have been rectified since spring 2023. My tip would be the Pan America with the really great AHR suspension. If you prefer to go off-road, you should choose the Pan America Standard to stay as light as possible. It is unlikely that a Pan America 975 will come in 2024. I would definitely recommend buying a 2023 model from the 1250 series.
Speculation and expectations: There is no indication that Harley-Davidson will be discontinuing any models in 2024. Unfortunately, there is no mention of the CVO Limited models, which suggests that the current CVO Street Glide and CVO Road models will be exclusively equipped with the new and very powerful 121 Cui engine.
Street Glide Special and Road Glide Special are the focus for 2024!
Harley-Davidson has the two Street Glide Special and Road Glide Special models at the top of the list. The sales drivers will almost certainly adopt the designs of the CVO 2023 models. This means that all other models are overshadowed by the two top-selling Grand American Tourer models. We saw the last facelift with the model change from 2013 to 2014, where the daymaker and the split vent found their place in the fairing.
Harley-Davidson follows certain routines, and major changes are usually due after about ten years. The navigation system on the Special models is actually a year out of date, but that may be due to the pandemic. The big question is actually what they will take over from the respective CVO!
Is the Skyline OS information system now coming to the Special models?
If it were a question of production costs, I would agree that screens and circuit boards are less costly to manufacture and probably cheaper than the complex mechanical components. However, so far there is little information to support this assumption, but it's not like there isn't any, see the Street Glide Blue Burst picture. As for the daytime running lights and fairing design, these are considered fixed components - a constant that has never changed in the past. There is no obvious reason why Harley-Davidson should introduce different production lines here.
The big question is the chassis and the engine! They will not install the 121 VVT engine in the Special models, and nobody believes in another version with less displacement. However, it is quite possible that the 117cc Milwaukee-Eight will find its way into the Street Glide Special and the Road Glide Special. That would be a real coup, but this vision immediately brings a new mystery to light!
What will happen to the popular ST models?
That really is the biggest question for me at the moment! The Bagger Race will be held in the USA again in 2024, so there will have to be ST models based on the race. But what will they look like and what engine will they have in 2024? In the end, there are more questions than answers!
There is a certain amount of unease in this area, particularly with regard to the question of how the higher price of the latest models can be justified compared to the Special models. If Harley-Davidson launches the new Special models for 2024 with the 117cc engine, the question arises as to the added value of the ST models.
However, if no changes are made, this in turn raises the question of why the ST models are now being offered in several colors that appear to be identical to those of the Special models. These developments could indicate a realignment in the product strategy, the exact reasons and objectives of which are still to be clarified. You will find the ST models in the color list under the designation Street Glide ST = FLHXST and Road Glide ST = FLTXST.
Excavator Race 2024
The Bagger Race has not yet really caught on in Germany. Harley-Davidson is considering launching a new overall concept in 2024. So far, it has been more of a bagger party race, not a real race, which is probably the problem. Now there are probably considerations to join the IDM (International German Motorcycle Championship). Or you can find an independent organizer with whom you can organize your own events. In the USA, the Bagger Race series is a huge success.
Limited Tourer 2024: Probably no major changes, but new color options for Ultra Tourer
I don't expect any changes to the Limited Tourers. A little further down, is a table with the new paint colors, the Ultra Limited will be offered in 6 color versions and the Road Glide Limited in 5 color versions, but both will not come in the Whiskey Fire paint, whatever that may look like.
My guess is that we won't hear anything new about Limited models before 2025, as it is well known that Harley-Davidson is short of capacity in some areas. The full focus in 2024 will be on the Special models in order to generate sales so that the mood on the stock market is positive again.
Street Glide fairing in the Blue Burst paint finish
As already mentioned, a list of Harley-Davidson colors has been published in the USA. These are sometimes carry-over models that will be delivered between the 2023/2024 model years. Unusually, deliveries to dealers in the USA have already started in December.
The new colors make a good impression, I'm curious to see how the color Red Rock comes across in the original. Here we see them on a Low Rider ST.
Future of the Road King Special: A fight for survival in the Harley-Davidson lineup?
As already mentioned, the focus is primarily on the two Special models, while the Road King Special is more on the periphery. This model, which is very appealing in its own right, seems to just run along with Harley-Davidson without attracting much attention - a trend that has been apparent for years.
If the Road King Special is not equipped with the 117cc engine in 2024, I am unsure whether we will still see this model on the market in 2025. Now that the Classic model has already been discontinued, the Road King Special could soon be a thing of the past. Harley-Davidson usually plans such developments well in advance; I remember that the Heritage was listed in this vehicle class for a while, so that could possibly have been a sign of these considerations?
Special models in focus: Review of 2023 and preview of 2024 at Harley-Davidson
Last year, we saw an abundance of special models, but so far there is little to report on special models for the 2024 model year. This topic will probably only become more relevant again next summer. There will certainly be another model from the Icons Collection, and the story of the Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection will certainly continue.
Financial planning for Harley enthusiasts: Will the new Special models come with daytime running lights?
My advice for those who are excited about the daytime running lights on the new CVO models: It might be wise to dip into your financial reserves and look into the new colors. I've heard this suggestion across the board that Harley-Davidson is working on freshening up the two TOP models in the Special class.
The current 2023 models with 114 and 117 engines have by no means become worse; you could even save some money here at the moment. However, the price trend for 2024 remains uncertain.
What is certain is that general costs will continue to rise. The toll alone has already risen by over 80% in December 2023, and it is better not to talk about the 2024 CO2 levy. Inflation will continue to be fueled by bad political decisions, and Harley-Davidson's higher prices have not gone down well with customers this year.
It is clear that Harley-Davidson has to generate sales. However, my guess is that prices could remain stable and the company will absorb the higher costs. Apart from that, I don't expect any major changes. The big question mark is the ST models, I am particularly curious to see how they will approach this model series in the 2024 model year.
As already mentioned, I see the focus on the Harley-Davidson model year 2024 presentation, which was published on January 24, 2024 will be, with the important Street Glide Special and Road Glide Special Modellen, die werden nach 10 Jahren sicherlich den CVO Modellen im Design folgen, lassen wir uns im Januar überraschen, was sie noch alles von den großen Brüdern übernehmen werden.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2024 COLOR BY MODEL INFORMATION COLORS
| Fahrzeug Kennung | Lackierung |
|---|---|
| RA1250S | Alpine Green, Billiard Gray,Red Rock/Birch White,Vivid Black |
| RH1250S | Billiard Gray, Red Rock, Sharkskin Blue, Vivid Black |
| RH975 | Billiard Gray, Vivid Black |
| RH975S | Baja Orange, Black Denim, Billiard Gray, Red Rock |
| FLFES | Billiard Gray, Red Rock, Sharkskin Blue, Vivid Black |
| FLHCS (CHROME) | Alpine Green, Billiard Gray, Red Rock/Vivid Black, Vivid Black |
| FLHCS (BLACK) | Atlas Silver Metallic, Red Rock/Vivid Black, Vivid Black |
| FXBBS | Baja Orange, Billiard Gray, Blue Burst, Vivid Black |
| FXBR | Alpine Green, Billiard Gray, Blue Burst, Vivid Black, White Onyx Pearl |
| FXLRS | Billiard Gray, Red Rock, Sharkskin Blue, Vivid Black |
| FXLRST | Billiard Gray, Red Rock, Vivid Black |
| FXST | Billiard Gray, Vivid Black |
| FLHTK (BLACK) | Billiard Gray, Red Rock Vivid Black, White Onyx Peerl |
| FLHX | Alpine Green, Billiard Gray, Blue Burst, Vivid Black, White Onyx Pearl, Whiskey Fire |
FLHXS (CHROME) | Alpine Green, Billiard Gray, Blue Burst, Vivid Black, White Onyx Pearl, Whiskey Fire |
FLHXS (BLACK) | Atlas Silver Metallic, Blue Burst, Sharkskin Blue, Vivid Black, White Onyx Pearl, Whiskey Fire |
FLHXST | Atlas Silver Metallic, Blue Burst, Sharkskin Blue, Vivid Black, White Onyx Pearl, Whiskey Fire |
FLTRK (BLACK) | Billiard Gray, Blue Burst, Red Rock/Vivid Black, Sharkskin Blue, Vivid Black |
FLTRX | Alpine Green, Billiard Gray, Blue Burst, Vivid Black, White Onyx Pearl, Whiskey Fire |
FLTRXS (CHROME) | Alpine Green, Billiard Gray, Blue Burst, Vivid Black, White Onyx Pearl, Whiskey Fire |
FLTRXS (BLACK) | Atlas Silver Metallic, Blue Burst, Sharkskin Blue, Vivid Black, White Onyx Pearl, Whiskey Fire |
FLTRXST | Atlas Silver Metallic, Blue Burst, Sharkskin Blue, Vivid Black, White Onyx Pearl, Whiskey Fire |
FLHTCUTG | Alpine Green, Billiard Gray, Blue Burst, Red Rock/Vivid Black, Vivid Black |
FLRT | Alpine Green/Vivid Black, Billiard Gray, Vivid Black |
FLTRT (CHROME) | Billiard Gray, Red Rock, Vivid Black |
| FLTRT (BLACK) | Atlas Silver Metallic, Sharkskin Blue, Vivid Black |
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