Cruisers

2026Harley-Davidson Deadwood

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The 2026 Harley-Davidson Deadwood is a Softail cruiser powered by the air/oil-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic V-twin, producing 98 hp and 163 Nm through a 6-speed gearbox with belt final drive. A low 673mm seat height, dual-bending-valve front suspension and Cornering ABS/traction control define this US/Canada-market model, finished in Black Denim with orange tank graphics.

Capacity: 1923.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 298.0 kg
Seat height: 673 mm
Power: 98.0 HP @ 4600 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering45%

City riding55%

Daily riding60%

Touring55%

Two-up55%

Track15%

Best for: Classic Softail cruiser styling and comfortable street riding
Built for: Milwaukee-Eight-powered Softail cruiser with vintage-inspired styling
Not ideal for: Riders wanting sportbike performance or off-road capability

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 673mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2026 Harley-Davidson Deadwood, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1923.0 ccm
Power: 98.0 HP @ 4600 RPM
Torque: 163.0 Nm (16.6 kgf-m) @ 2500 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.3289 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 103.5 x 114.3 mm
Compression: 10.3:1
Cooling system: Oil & air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Dry sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: Mechanical 10-plate wet, assist & conventional

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1630 mm
Overall length: 2410 mm
Overall width: 930 mm
Overall height: 1271 mm
Seat height: 673 mm
Dry weight: 298.0 kg
Wet weight: 311.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.90 litres
Ground clearance: 120 mm
Oil capacity: 4.70 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 3.80 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Mild steel tubular Softail, rectangular backbone, MIG welded
Front suspension: 49mm dual-bending-valve telescopic, dual-rate spring
Rear suspension: Hidden free-piston coil-over monoshock, hydraulic preload
Front wheel travel: 130 mm
Rear wheel travel: 86 mm
Rake (fork angle): 30.0°
Trail: 147 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: 4-piston fixed caliper, single disc
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm
Rear brakes: 2-piston floating caliper, single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 292 mm
ABS: Dual channel
Front tyre: Dunlop D401F 130/90B16 73H BW
Front Wheel: 16.0 in
Rear tyre: Dunlop D401T 150/80B16 77H BW
Rear Wheel: 16.0 in

Other

Color options: Black Denim + orange tank graphics
Comments: Cornering ABS (C-ABS) + C-TCS + C-DSCS. Primary chain 34/46, final belt 32/66. TPMS, LED lighting. US/Canada market only. MSRP $17,999. Laden seat height 648mm.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.