The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST remains focused on blending performance engineering with long-distance utility. It is powered by the updated Milwaukee-Eight® 117 High Output V-Twin engine and configured with a frame-mounted fairing, revised suspension components, integrated storage, and the latest in safety enhancements. This motorcycle targets riders who expect touring capability paired with responsive street-level dynamics. Each feature has been developed with purpose, offering practical improvements without visual excess or mechanical compromise.
Engine Configuration and Power Output
The Milwaukee-Eight® 117 High Output engine is the central component in the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST platform. It produces 114 horsepower and 128 foot-pounds of torque. The updated tuning increases engine redline from 5,600 rpm to 5,900 rpm, providing broader power delivery and improved acceleration at higher speeds. The Heavy Breather intake system is forward-facing and shaped to maximize airflow.
The engine pairs with a new two-into-one exhaust system designed for symmetry and optimized flow. The exhaust routing maintains consistent back pressure, supporting the engine's performance targets across a wide range of throttle inputs. Both components contribute to a powertrain setup designed for continuous load, extended trips, and fast highway transitions without a drop in responsiveness.
Fairing and Aerodynamic Engineering
The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST includes a frame-mounted fairing based on the FXRT profile. Its design has been refined using computational fluid dynamics to reduce turbulence and stabilize airflow around the rider. This improves high-speed stability and reduces rider fatigue.
Lighting systems are integrated into the fairing with a 146mm LED headlamp, updated turn signals, and a new taillight assembly. The LED package improves visibility for the rider and enhances the motorcycle’s detection by surrounding traffic. All lighting components are compact and flush-mounted to maintain an uninterrupted profile and reduce visual clutter.
Suspension Architecture and Brake Configuration
The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST uses a tall rear monoshock to improve cornering clearance. This contributes to better lean angle performance and keeps the chassis balanced under dynamic load. The front suspension features a 43-millimeter inverted fork. This component minimizes fork flex under braking and improves initial turn-in response.
The braking system consists of dual front 300-millimeter discs paired with four-piston calipers. Braking efficiency is complemented by the tire setup, which includes Michelin® Scorcher® 31 tires engineered for grip across a range of surface conditions. These tires support the motorcycle’s weight distribution and work in unison with the suspension layout to ensure stable cornering under throttle or braking input.
Ergonomics and Riding Posture
The solo seat on the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST is narrow, contoured, and mounted low at a laden height of 27 inches. Its shape is designed to keep the rider positioned securely during hard acceleration or sudden braking. Foot controls and handlebars are placed to support an upright riding posture, which is more effective for longer distances and provides better leverage during slow-speed maneuvers.
The tall rear shock changes the bike’s geometry, providing additional cornering clearance and a more aggressive stance without sacrificing seated comfort. This geometry supports the type of dynamic riding expected from a performance touring motorcycle.
Integrated Storage and Design Symmetry
Lockable saddlebags come factory-installed and are matched to the rest of the bodywork. They offer two cubic feet of storage and are designed to align with the motorcycle’s lateral symmetry, particularly in relation to the new exhaust layout. This integration avoids unnecessary protrusions and maintains side-to-side visual balance.
Color options for the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST include several standard and premium finishes, depending on trim configuration. Both the Black and Chrome trims introduce distinctive finishes and accents. The Chrome trim version includes a color known as Blue Burst and incorporates the 1981 Tour Glide™-inspired wing graphic. The Black trim includes Iron Horse Metallic and Midnight Firestorm.
Instrumentation and Interface Features
A four-inch display unit integrates analog and digital elements into a compact structure. An analog speedometer sits above a multifunction digital screen. The screen displays data such as trip information, tire pressure, ride mode selection, and gear position. Display visibility is clear under various lighting conditions, and all readouts are arranged for immediate recognition without overloading the rider with non-essential metrics.
New hand controls include an adjustable brake lever and a repositioned flash-to-pass switch. Ride modes can be selected from the handlebar without menu diving. These controls are designed with function-first ergonomics and arranged to reduce hand movement while operating the motorcycle under dynamic conditions.
USB-C device charging is located near the instrumentation zone, enabling power delivery to smartphones or navigation units. This feature allows for uninterrupted device usage during extended travel or in situations where communication or location tracking is required.
Safety Systems and Rider Support Technology
The Rider Safety Enhancements package offers a network of assistive systems designed to help maintain vehicle stability during key performance transitions. Standard ABS prevents wheel lock during hard stops in a straight line. Traction Control limits rear wheel spin under throttle load. Drag-Torque Slip Control reduces the chance of rear wheel instability during rapid deceleration or downshifting, particularly on low-friction surfaces.
Cornering-specific systems adjust these features by factoring in the motorcycle’s lean angle. The Cornering ABS, Traction Control, and Drag-Torque Slip Control apply calculated corrections to maintain control during combined braking and turning events. Each safety feature has been developed to work within the motorcycle’s mechanical thresholds, providing a layer of support during sudden or unexpected changes in road conditions.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System tracks both front and rear pressures and alerts the rider through the digital display if tire values fall outside recommended ranges. This system supports tire life and helps ensure optimal grip.
Model Variants and Trim Configurations
Two primary trim packages are available. The Black trim is designed with a more subdued aesthetic and features paint colors that emphasize the motorcycle’s structural components. The Chrome trim introduces visual contrast, using polished surfaces and traditional graphic elements to emphasize design heritage. Both versions use the same powertrain and mechanical platform, allowing riders to choose based on appearance rather than function.
The motorcycle’s design avoids ornamental components that do not contribute to performance, stability, or mechanical access. Each part is shaped and positioned to fulfill a structural or functional requirement.
Schedule a Test Ride Today
Ride the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST and feel how its chassis, engine response, and rider systems work together in real time. Shipwreck Harley-Davidson® in Wilmington, NC, invites you to experience this production-ready machine in a setting that matches your riding demands. From the digital interface to the suspension layout, each element is configured for sustained control without added complexity. Schedule your test ride and examine how it holds stability, maintains feedback, and transitions through corners under throttle. This is your chance to assess the updates firsthand and decide how well they serve your touring or performance goals.