The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Street Bob® is a compact, powerful cruiser designed to blend traditional bobber styling with modern engineering and technology. It combines a high-performance engine, updated chassis components, and integrated rider aids to deliver a capable and controlled ride. The model focuses on functional enhancements that improve ride quality, safety, and user interface without unnecessary embellishment.
Robust Powertrain Engineering: Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Classic V-Twin
The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Street Bob® employs the Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Classic V-twin engine, which delivers 98 horsepower and 120 foot-pounds of torque. This engine is calibrated to provide a wide, flat torque curve that ensures consistent power delivery across a broad range of engine speeds. This powertrain maintains fuel efficiency rated at approximately 47 miles per gallon, balancing output with practical consumption.
The exhaust system features a new two-into-one configuration made from lightweight acoustic materials designed to improve exhaust flow. This setup enhances engine performance while producing the distinctive deep exhaust rumble associated with Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. The intake consists of a round air cleaner assembly finished in black and chrome, which complements the bike’s aesthetic while supporting airflow efficiency.
Precision Suspension and Handling: Balanced Control Meets Comfort
The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Street Bob® frame remains a Softail® design that prioritizes both rigidity and rider comfort. The front suspension utilizes updated SHOWA® dual-bending valve forks measuring 49 millimeters in diameter. This suspension design offers improved damping control compared to traditional cartridge forks, providing greater stability and responsiveness during cornering and on uneven surfaces.
At the rear, the suspension employs a monoshock with an under-seat, cam-style preload adjustment. This system allows riders to fine-tune the shock preload depending on load and riding conditions without requiring tools. This adjustability helps maintain consistent ride quality across solo rides and when carrying additional weight.
The wheels are offered in two options: cast Annihilator wheels with a blacked-out finish or new tubeless laced wheels, each featuring a 19-inch front and 16-inch rear configuration. This wheel setup preserves the classic bobber silhouette while allowing for improved handling dynamics. The tubeless design of the laced wheels facilitates easier maintenance and increased durability.
Advanced Illumination Systems: Enhanced Visibility with LED Technology
The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Street Bob® includes a comprehensive LED lighting package. The headlamp is a 5.75-inch LED unit designed to provide a broad, bright beam of white light for enhanced visibility. Turn signals are also LED, offering a clear indication to other road users. This lighting configuration improves both rider awareness and conspicuity in varying lighting conditions.
Integrated Rider Interface: Intuitive Control Meets Digital Readability
A four-inch multifunction display integrates analog and digital elements for essential information presentation. The analog gauge sits above an LCD screen that displays parameters such as ride modes, system warnings, and trip data.
Hand controls have been updated to improve ergonomics and provide easy access to ride mode selection and rider safety system management. The controls support integrated Bluetooth® connectivity, allowing riders to operate in-helmet audio and communication features directly from the handlebars. A USB-C charging port is included to maintain device power for extended navigation or communication use during rides.
Electronic Rider Safety Suite: Traction and Stability Systems in Action
The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Street Bob® is equipped with the Rider Safety Enhancements package, which encompasses several electronic control systems aimed at maintaining traction and stability under various riding conditions.
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) prevents wheel lock-up during aggressive braking, helping maintain control and reducing stopping distances on hard surfaces. The Traction Control System (TCS) monitors rear wheel slip during acceleration and adjusts power delivery to maintain grip. The Drag-Torque Slip Control System (DSCS) intervenes to prevent excessive rear wheel slip during rapid downshifts or throttle reductions, especially on wet or low-traction surfaces.
The model also features cornering-specific adaptations of these systems. Cornering Enhanced ABS (C-ABS) modulates brake pressure based on lean angle to maintain stability during turns. Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS) and Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System (C-DSCS) extend traction and slip management into banked riding conditions, adapting interventions to the bike’s lateral dynamics.
Additionally, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) continuously monitors tire pressures and provides alerts on the multifunction display for deviations outside optimal ranges.
Ergonomics and Frame Design: Compact Bobber with Rider-Focused Geometry
The frame geometry supports a lean profile with mini ape-hanger handlebars positioned to offer a comfortable reach and leverage. The seat height is 25.8 inches laden, facilitating confident foot placement and control for a range of rider statures. The slim 3.5-gallon fuel tank is styled with five color options, each bearing the "stretched diamond" tank medallion, an original design from 1966 by Willie G. This feature bridges modern hardware with the rich heritage of Harley-Davidson®.
Schedule a Test Ride near Sanford, FL
Dynamic handling and strong throttle response define the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Street Bob®, powered by the Milwaukee-Eight® 117 engine. The bike’s suspension tuning and frame geometry create a direct connection between rider input and road feedback, especially in cornering and acceleration. At Space Coast Harley-Davidson® near Sanford, FL, a scheduled test ride lets you engage these features in real time, offering a grounded view of its mechanical behavior. Riders can also examine how the ergonomic controls and integrated safety technologies respond to different riding styles. Evaluating it in motion offers insight that goes beyond spec sheets or showroom impressions.