Deadwood

Starting at $17,999

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Monthly as low as $278*

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Starting at

$17,999

or as low as $278 per month

The 2026 Deadwood takes the stripped-back spirit that once pulled riders toward Sturgis and drapes it in black from front to back. It’s dark, raw, a little edgy, and built for riders who still get excited disappearing for a while.

At A Glance

The New Black Sheep of the Black Hills

The 2026 Deadwood™ channels the same wandering spirit that’s pulled riders toward Sturgis and the Black Hills for generations, wrapped in one of the darkest silhouettes Harley-Davidson® has ever built. Denim Black paint, black tubeless laced wheels, a smoked chopped windshield, blacked-out powertrain components, solo seat, and a slammed profile built around a shorter rear monoshock give it plenty of attitude, while the five-gallon tank, Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Classic motor, and modern Softail® chassis keep one foot in Harley-Davidson history and the other somewhere out in the Badlands.

98

HP

Horsepower

25.5

in.

Seat Height, Laden

120

ft-lb

Engine Torque

47

mpg

Fuel Economy

2026 Deadwood Beauty Paint Graphics

Black Denim Paint + Orange Tank Graphics

2026 Deadwood Beauty Windshield

Smoked Chopped Windshield

2026 Deadwood Beauty Wheels

Black Tubeless Laced Wheels 

2026 Deadwood Beauty Motor

Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic + Classic Round Intake 

2026 Deadwood Beauty Guage

Five-Inch Gauge + Ride Modes + Rider Safety Enhancements

“The thing that surprised me most is how comfortable it feels once you’re moving. You see all the blacked-out stuff and the slammed stance and expect it to feel harsh, but it doesn’t. It just wants to keep rolling. I feel like an old cowboy on this thing.”

Explore the 2026 Deadwood

Live a Little. Deadwood.

Blacked-out from front to back with Denim Black paint, black tubeless laced wheels, a smoked chopped windshield, and a slammed silhouette built around a shortened rear monoshock, the 2026 Deadwood is for riders who know a little attitude goes a long way. A Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic motor, five-gallon tank, selectable ride modes, Rider Safety Enhancements, and modern Softail performance make it low, dark, lean, and built for riders who still believe that life is all about, "Why not?"

Design

Performance

Innovation

2026 Deadwood Beauty Paint Graphics

Black Denim Paint + Orange Tank Graphics

Denim Black paint covers the tank and fenders while orange wetslide graphics sharpen the Deadwood’s dark silhouette with enough contrast to make things really pop. Wrapped around a classic five-gallon teardrop tank, the design pulls timeless Harley-Davidson cruiser attitude into a new era.

2026 Deadwood Beauty Blacked Out Fender

Blacked-Out Styling + Clean Fender Design 

From the front end and controls to the powertrain, exhaust, and tank console, the Deadwood is blacked-out nearly everywhere you look. Clean, unornamented fenders and minimal trim help keep the silhouette lean and uncluttered.

2026 Deadwood Beauty Windshield

Smoked Chopped Windshield

A smoked chopped windshield gives the Deadwood a darker, more alluring profile while reinforcing the blacked-out vibe that defines the motorcycle from start to finish.

2026 Deadwood Beauty Profile

Solo Seat + Slammed Profile 

A solo tuck-and-roll seat and lowered stance built around a shortened rear monoshock give the Deadwood a low, hunkered-down silhouette that looks ready to disappear into the Black Hills while keeping riders planted in the saddle.

2026 Deadwood Beauty Wheels

Black Tubeless Laced Wheels 

Black tubeless laced wheels with machined highlights give the Deadwood a darker take on classic Harley-Davidson cruiser style, pairing old-school attitude with modern capability underneath. They complete the Deadwood’s dark silhouette without losing the classic attitude that makes this motorcycle so perfect.

RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS

Harley-Davidson’s Rider Safety Enhancements is all about giving you that extra peace of mind when things get a little unpredictable. It’s a set of smart tech that steps in during tricky situations, helping the Motorcycle handle traction while you’re accelerating, braking, or slowing down. With the Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements, the Motorcycle even adjusts for cornering, keeping things smooth and steady without you having to think twice.

ABS is designed to prevent the wheels from locking under braking and helps the rider maintain control when braking in a straight-line, urgent situation.

The TCS is designed to keep the rear wheel from “spinning out” when the motorcycle is accelerating in a straight line and enhances rider confidence.

DSCS is designed to reduce excessive rear-wheel slip and help prevent rear-wheel lock under powertrain-induced deceleration, which typically occurs when the rider makes an abrupt downshift gear change or quickly reduces the throttle while on wet or slippery road surfaces.

TPMS alerts the rider through the information display to low or high tire air pressure. Maintaining proper tire air pressure is important both for vehicle performance and tire life.

C-ABS is a variant of ABS that takes into consideration the lean angle of a two-wheel motorcycle, or the lateral acceleration of a Trike model. The brake pressure required to limit wheel slip when cornering is typically or lower than the pressure required under straight line operation.

C-TCS is designed to prevent the rear wheel from excessive spinning under acceleration when going straight or cornering.

On motorcycles equipped with C-DSCS, the system helps keep the rear wheel from slipping or locking up when you quickly downshift or let off the throttle, especially on wet or slippery roads. When turning, it can adjust based on how much a two-wheel Motorcycle is leaning or the side-to-side motion on a Trike.

Technical Specifications

Length
94.9 in.
Width
36.6 in.
Seat Height, Laden
25.5 in.
Seat Height, Unladen
26.5 in.
Ground Clearance
4.7 in.
Rake
30
Trail
5.8 in.
Wheelbase
64.2 in.
Tire, Type
Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall front and rear
Tires, Front Specification
130/90B16,73H,BW
Tires, Rear Specification
150/80B16,77H,BW
Fuel Capacity
5 gal.
Oil Capacity (w/filter)
5 qt.
Weight, In Running Order
686 lb.
Engine
Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Classic
Bore
4.075 in.
Stroke
4.5 in.
Displacement
117 cu in
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Fuel System
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Exhaust
2-into-1; catalyst in header
Engine Torque Testing Method
J1349
Engine Torque
120 ft-lb
Engine Torque (rpm)
2500
Horsepower
98 HP / 73 kW @ 4600 rpm
Lean Angle, Right (deg.)
27
Lean Angle, Left (deg.)
27
Fuel Economy Testing Method
Estimated City/Hwy
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
Primary Drive
Chain, 34/46 ratio
Gear Ratios (overall) 1st
9.311
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd
6.454
Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd
4.793
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th
3.882
Gear Ratios (overall) 5th
3.307
Gear Ratios (overall) 6th
2.79
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; 43mm stroke; cam-style preload adjustment
Wheels, Front Type
Black Tubeless Laced w/ 36 Bright Spokes
Wheels, Rear Type
Black Tubeless Laced w/ 36 Bright Spokes
Brakes, Caliper Type
4-piston fixed front and 2-piston floating rear
Brakes, Rotor Type
Solid, uniform expansion rotors
Lights (as per country regulation), Headlamp, Tail/Stop, Front Signal Lights, Rear Turn Signals
Headlamp: All LED, low beam, high beam and signature position lamp; Tail/Stop: LED Buffett tail lamp; Front Signal Lights: LED Bullet Turn Signals; Rear Turn Signals: LED bullet light bar
Gauges
5-inch analog speedometer with digital gear, odometer, fuel level, ride modes, heated gear, traction control, ABS, TPMS, cruise control, clock, trip, range and tachometer indication

2026 CRUISER

EXPLORE THE 2026 LINEUP

All Cruiser Models

*Financing Offer available only on new Harley-Davidson® motorcycles financed through Eaglemark Savings Bank (ESB) and is subject to credit approval. Not all applicants will qualify. This 10.99% offer is available on new Harley Davidson® motorcycles to high credit tier customers at ESB and only for up to an 84-month term. The APR may vary based on the applicant’s past credit performance and the term of the loan. For example, a 2026 Deadwood™ motorcycle in Denim Black with an MSRP of $17,999, 10% down payment and amount financed of $16,199.10, 84 month repayment term, and 10.99% APR results in monthly payments of $277.28. In this example, customer is responsible for applicable taxes, title, licensing fees and any other fees or charges at the time of sale. APR is calculated according to the simple interest method. Not valid in conjunction with other offers. Other terms, conditions, and limitations may apply. Dealer participation may vary. Financing offer is subject to change or cancellation at any time. See your Harley-Davidson® Dealership for details.

The 2026 Harley-Davidson® Deadwood™ is Here

The 2026 Harley-Davidson® Deadwood™ is Here

Introducing the Harley-Davidson Deadwood motorcycle that is exclusive to the U.S. This is the perfect motorcycle to get out on the open road and enjoy the ride. Just like Deadwood, this bike is rooted in American heritage and brings the old west along with the new style. Head to Sturgis in style with the Deadwood. This motorcycle exclusive will help you to embrace the journey, while you feel the road at your fingertips and enjoy the sound of the high performing engine.

The Harley-Davidson Legacy

For more than 120 years, Harley-Davidson hasn't just been building motorcycles — it's been forging a brotherhood. A way of life that once you start, you'll never want to stop riding. Every motorcycle rolling from Harley-Davidson is a testament to raw innovation, iron-willed endurance, and the kind of open-road freedom that no cage can ever replicate. Whether you've been twisting throttles for as long as you can remember, or you're just now feeling that first pull toward the handlebar, H-D delivers the power, the soul, and the head-turning style to make every mile mean something. If you're not already plugged into the Harley Owners Group®, do yourself a favor and check it out. H.O.G.® Membership hooks you up with a full arsenal of exclusive benefits designed to deepen your ownership experience and connect you with riders who live and breathe this lifestyle just like you do.

Ride to the Harley-Davidson® Store

Before you head over to a local dealership, be sure to book a test ride and browse the official Harley-Davidson online store. You will need to place your order for any items you want to buy online before you head into the shop to pick up your order and test ride the new Harley-Davidson Deadwood™ motorcycle. Be sure to allow 5 business days for your order to be sent to the dealership, so it's there for you when you ride in. Don't miss out on browsing our current motorcycle offers, too.