HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNVEILS 2026 ENTHUSIAST MOTORCYCLE COLLECTION: THE LIBERTY EDITION AT U.S. INDEPENDENCE DAY RECEPTION IN KUALA LUMPUR

MALAYSIA (2 July 2026) – Harley-Davidson Malaysia has officially unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 Liberty Edition Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection in spectacular fashion. The exclusive, limited-run lineup was revealed during the official Reception to Celebrate 250 Years of Independence of the United States of America, hosted at the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur.

To honor the historic occasion, a dedicated celebratory ride of 25 Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) members rode in an immaculate convoy straight to the event. The commemorative ride served as a powerful, roaring tribute to Independence Day, bringing the raw spirit of freedom and the open road directly to the steps of the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur for the official launch.

The prestigious unveiling took place in the presence of the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the United States of America to Malaysia, Mr. David H. Gamble, Jr., highlighting the collection’s deep cultural significance as a tribute to 250 years of American freedom. Cloaked in an exclusive factory finish, this collection directly connects modern riders to a historic visual legacy that has
moved the open road forward for generations.

Honouring a Legendary Iconography

The 2026 Liberty Edition serves as a modern reinterpretation of the Motor Company’s famous 1976 Bicentennial Liberty Edition models—originally envisioned by Willie G. Davidson and artist Paul Smith. The collection pays homage to Harley-Davidson’s deep-rooted history through meticulous craftsmanship and custom, theme-specific styling elements straight from the factory.

Key aesthetic treatments featured across the collection include:

• Midnight Ember Paint: A premium metallic base coat that sets a dark, striking tone forthe entire profile of the motorcycles.
• Liberty Eagle Graphics: Bold, stylized eagle and “Number One” iconography emblazoned across the fuel tank and bodywork, inspired by the original 1976 Paul Smith artwork.
• Patriotic Accents & Premium Stitching: Clean, commemorative red-white-and-blueaccent stitching on the seating material alongside an embroidered Bar & Shield logo.
• The #1 Medallion: The fuel tank acts as the centerpiece of the look, anchored by a dedicated anniversary tank medallion.
• Exclusive Component Inserts: Custom Liberty Edition script and graphics distinctly mark the powertrain’s air cleaner and derby cover inserts.
• Celebratory Windshield Glow: Select models feature a distinctive, subtle tinted windshield that echoes the classic commemorative spirit of vintage celebratory editions.

Available Factory Models

The 2026 Liberty Edition package will be offered in strictly limited production runs across three distinct platforms within the Harley-Davidson portfolio:

1. Street Glide® Liberty Edition – Bringing a heritage-driven aesthetic to the Grand American Touring platform, equipped with the signature Batwing fairing, a liquid-cooled Milwaukee-Eight® 117 powertrain, and a 12.3-inch TFT display running SkylineTM OS. Price starting from RM205,000.
2. Heritage Classic Liberty Edition – Embracing the vintage silhouette of the iconic cruiser category, featuring a detachable windshield, hard-shell lockable saddlebags wrapped in custom graphic treatments, and advanced Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements. Price starting from RM159,000.
3. Street Glide® 3 Limited Liberty Edition – Introducing a premium three-wheel long-haul touring platform, powered by a high-output Milwaukee-Eight VVT powertrain and complete with a fully re-engineered chassis, a Grand Tour-Pak® with integrated speaker pods, and heated rider and passenger seats. Price starting from RM390,000.

Availability

As part of Harley-Davidson’s ongoing Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection, the 2026 Liberty Edition motorcycles are serialized, limited-run pieces built for collectors and everyday riders alike. Once the allocated factory production run for these specific paint sets and badging is complete, they will not be reproduced.

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