How Much Does a Harley Davidson Cost?


Written by:  Howmuchisit.org Staff

Throughout the years, there are several companies that released their own versions of these famed motorcycles, but none has had a lasting reputation like Harley Davidson.

Harley Davidson was able to endure and survive the Great Depression and have also beat out several competitors over the years from different manufacturers.  Harley Davidson started in 1901, and since then, the company has been known for selling motorcycle heavyweights that are over 750 ccs, designed for highway cruising.

Harley by Zsolt Berky, on Flickr
Harley” (CC BY 2.0) by Zsolt Berky

How much does a Harley Davidson cost?

The cost of a Harley Davidson can depend on so many factors, so the prices can and will be all over the place.  The cost will depend on the model, the year, condition, dealer you purchase from and if any premium options are added.  The costs, brand new, can be anywhere from as little as $7,000 to more than $41,000 MSRP.  Refer to our chart below to get a better idea of what each brand’s MSRP is.

Model2016 Average Price Paid (basic)
Street 500$6,800
Street 750$7,500
SuperLow$8,500
Iron 883$8,900
1200 Custom$10,800
Seventy-Two$11,100
Forty-Eight$11,200
SuperLow 1200T$11,900
Street Bob$13,600
Low Rider$14,500
Softail Slim$14,900
Fat Bob$15,900
Wide Glide$16,000
V-Rod Muscle$16,500
Nightrod Special$16,900
Fat Boy$17,000
Switchback$17,200
Fat Boy Lo$17,500
Heritage Softail Classic$17,500
Softail Slim S$18,500
Softail Deluxe$18,600
Road King$18,800
Breakout$18,900
Street Glide$20,900
Road Glide$22,000
Street Glide Special$23,200
Electra Glide Ultra Classic$23,600
Road Glide Special$24,000
Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low$24,700
Freewheeler Trike$25,500
Road Glide Ultra$26,000
Ultra Limited$26,400
Ultra Limited Low$27,300
Tri Glide Ultra Trike$33,500
CVO Street Glide$36,800
CVO Limited$40,000
CVO Road Glide Ultra$40,300

NOTE:  The MSRP won’t include shipping fees, taxes, title and dealer prep.

What are the extra costs?

Safety gear, of course, will be required.  Items such as helmets, jackets and boots can cost anywhere from $150 to $400.

Like a car, it will also have to be insured.  Insurance rates will depend on important factors such as your geographical location, the bike you purchase, your driving history and age.  Most liability costs will be between $100 to $500 per year.

Most buyers opt to purchase an extended warranty.  This warranty is going to protect you outside of the company’s warranty when it expires and/or will cover damage the limited warranty may no.  The extended warranty plan on average is going to cost around 25 to 35 percent of the bike’s price.

Premium options will be available to add on to your purchase.  This can include customizing the color, adding new rims, customizing the exhaust, changing the emissions if you lived in California, for example, and adding security features.  Each premium add-on can be a few hundred dollars each.  Changing the color, for instance, can cost around $400, while adding premium rims can be closer to $600.  Another popular option like the stage 1 kit, which includes a free breathing air cleaner, free breathing exhaust, rejetted carburetor and upgraded ignition, can cost close to $1,000.

Routine maintenance and repairs need to be budgeted in the future.  For example, the company recommends a checkup during the first 10,000 miles, which can cost $400 to $650.

While optional, you may need to take lessons in order to ride confidently.  For example, Harley Davidson offers its own riding academy, which can cost about $350 per person.

Tips to know

The Harley Davidson build your bike feature can offer a close estimate to what you may pay at a dealer once your customizations are done.

How can I save money?

If you want to purchase new, negotiate the extended warranty and bike’s price.  Like a new car, the price isn’t always what you have to pay.

Special financing offers are often available at local dealers when you purchase a new bike.  For example, at the time of this writing, some dealers were offering 0.99% APR with $0 down on select models and a free extended warranty.

Like purchasing a car, consider purchasing used to save up to 50%.

If you don’t know if you want to commit to a purchase just yet, many dealers allow you to rent a Harley for an extended period of time.  This cost, according to some, can be around $125 to $150 per day, but if you commit to a purchase shortly after, some dealers apply this rental price to your new bike.


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