2023 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S
Cruisers like the 2023 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S are guaranteed to turn heads, with the bike revered for its distinct styling. Marketed as “the black sheep of the blacktop,” this two-wheeled powerhouse is a factory custom cruiser that answers our insatiable need for speed. It delivers the performance expected of a Harley-Davidson road warrior but with a West Coast style that differentiates it in the lineup and gives riders plenty of bragging rights.
Harley-Davidson introduced the Low Rider in the late 1970s, inspired by the 1971 Super Glide and a growing trend among riders to modify their Big Twins with Sportster forks. While the Super Glide was the manufacturer’s initial response, the Low Rider proved even more successful and set the stage for the power-hungry Low Rider S models on our showroom floor today. Fortunately for riders, the 2023 Low Rider S builds on that legacy with a modern twist.
The bike’s Softail design and potent heartbeat make it incredibly agile and responsive, with Harley-Davidson sweetening its packaging to ensure it’s fully customizable, a classic Harley-Davidson approach. An extensive catalog of modifications and upgrades makes this possible and acknowledges the personalization that loyal Harley-Davidson riders appreciate. Of course, the 2023 Low Rider S rolls off the factory floor ready for the road and bursting with personality, but having the option to modify this powerhouse is undoubtedly welcome and appealing.
But what else can you expect from the Low Rider S in 2023? As your Harley-Davidson authority, we have that answer as we dive into the details of this iconic cruiser. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S, from its iconic West Coast styling to its signature V-Twin rumble.
MSRP: $18,199[a]
Torque (lb-ft): 125
Horsepower (hp): 103
Seat Height (in): 27
Options
West Coast Style
The 2023 Low Rider S is a value-packed cruiser that starts at $18,199.[a] The bike rolls off the Harley-Davidson production line with a classic Vivid Black finish, but you can upgrade to White Sand Pearl. Regardless of the hue, the bike is unmistakable and offers unique West Coast styling that gives it a distinct aesthetic.
At first glance, the Low Rider S has a more aggressive riding position. The bike’s laden seat height of 27 inches accommodates riders of various heights, but the telltale sign is in the handlebars. The one-inch moto-style handlebar sits on four-inch risers, enhancing the bike’s upright riding position and leaving no doubt of its West Coast styling.
Keen Attention to Detail
This cruiser also showcases the manufacturer’s keen attention to detail, with unique styling elements that celebrate the bike’s rich heritage in the Harley-Davidson lineup. From the seat, you’ll see an FXLRS badge cover, which is further distinguished by the bike’s blacked-out finish that sets off the available White Sand Pearl paint color. Even the details on the tank are exquisite, with Harley-Davidson adding a retro logo inspired by its potent racers of a bygone era.
Apart from these design details, Harley-Davidson makes it easy to pick and choose other elements on the 2023 Low Rider S to match your riding, performance, and budget needs. For example, the bike comes with electronic cruise control, a valuable feature that positively impacts your experience in the saddle. You can enhance this experience even further by adding Rider Safety Enhancements like an optional traction control system or anti-lock brakes, two outstanding options that modestly increase the bike’s MSRP.
Performance
The Ultimate Cruiser
The 2023 Low Rider S is the ultimate cruiser, blending its unique West Coast styling with incredible all-around performance. Harley-Davidson achieves this balance and ensures the Low Rider S lives up to the brand’s performance standards by outfitting it with a potent and proven Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin engine. This powerhouse is renowned for its low-end grunt, delivering north of 100 hp and 125 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 RPM. With steady power as it reaches the redline, the Milwaukee-Eight 117 makes the Low Rider S capable at any speed and condition, from navigating your commute in town to cruising at highway speeds.
Harley-Davidson complements this cruiser’s performance in several ways. First, you get to spend more time in the saddle and less at the pump, courtesy of the bike’s five-gallon fuel tank and an impressive estimated fuel economy of 47 MPG combined. Knowing you can go the distance instills confidence and lets you thoroughly enjoy chasing the horizon wherever that leads you.
Pursuing that adventure is guaranteed to turn heads and heighten your experience behind the handlebars, thanks to the bike’s unique styling, signature rumble, and exceptional build. The Low Rider S roars to life, with its two-into-two offset shotgun exhaust producing the potato-potato rumble expected of a Harley-Davidson powerhouse. With this rumble signifying the Milwaukee-Eight 117’s incredible output, Harley-Davidson heightens your control over the 679-pound cruiser by putting you in an upright riding position with mid-mount foot controls and moving the moto-style drag bars closer to the saddle. At the same time, the preload adjustable rear mono-shock heightens the ride quality mile after mile to give you the freedom to enjoy the performance of such a potent Harley-Davidson cruiser completely.
Technology
Modern But Minimalist
The 2023 Low Rider S is a blacked-out cruiser that embraces its West Coast aesthetic, even down to its electronics and tech features. How so? Instead of letting the bike’s gauges and electronics steal the show, Harley-Davidson integrates them into the design to maintain the cruiser’s streamlined profile. You’ll see this firsthand when you climb in the saddle and notice the speedometer is housed on a four-inch analog tachometer mounted to the handlebars and tucked behind the fairing. This positioning doesn’t take away from the bike’s overall design and gives you all the performance insights you need, like fuel level, trip, range, gear, and odometer indicators, at a glance.
Beyond the cruiser’s instruments, the Low Rider S takes a minimalist approach to technology that gives you more opportunity to focus on the ride and your experience behind the handlebars. Additions like standard electronic cruise control certainly add to the cruiser’s appeal and encourage riders to explore behind the city limits. It showcases the bike’s capability to go the distance and adds tangible value, acknowledging the widespread demand for this modern feature that guarantees more enjoyment in the saddle.
Harley-Davidson completes the tech packaging on the 2023 Low Rider S by giving riders the option to add anti-lock brakes and a traction control system. This cruiser holds a distinct appeal among experienced riders, but Harley-Davidson expands that appeal to newer riders who know the value of investing in a bike with antilock brakes. The addition of a traction control system increases the cruiser’s allure and value, instilling more confidence in the saddle to riders of all experience levels.
Upgrades
Fully Customizable
Harley-Davidson is renowned for building potent cruisers that are fully customizable, and the 2023 Low Rider S is no exception. The manufacturer’s catalog of upgrades and accessories is extensive, creating a shopper’s paradise that makes it easy to bring your Harley-Davidson dreams to life with a cruiser like the 2023 Low Rider S. These options run the entire spectrum, from saddlebags and battery chargers to packages that kickstart the customization process straight from our showroom floor.
While riders are often drawn to the Low Rider S for its unique West Coast styling, Harley-Davidson makes further customization straightforward with add-ons like the Low Rider S Coastal Package. This lets you kickstart the customization process with the manufacturer’s multi-faceted approach. The Coastal Package outfits the 2023 Low Rider S with a Bevel Solo Seat and a Vivid Black Quarter Fairing with the accompanying bracket and components. It also swaps the factory footpegs for End-Game Rider Footpegs and adds a Flat-Out Bar with Get-a-Grip Hand Grips, enhancing the cruiser’s penchant for performance and sleek silhouette.
Riders looking for more options will find plenty to choose from, with the Low Rider S offering an incredible selection of upgrades and accessories. You can add a wide range of audio and electronic components, like a water-resistant handlebar-mounted phone carrier and a SiriusXM Satellite Radio mount. You’ll find brake upgrades and suspension components as well as Screamin’ Eagle Performance kits that push the Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine to the next level, giving you more reason to chase the horizon and satiate your need for speed without compromising the integrity of the Low Rider S and everything that makes it a genuine Harley-Davidson powerhouse.
Your Harley-Davidson Headquarters
Where will the 2023 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S take you? Will you upgrade your commute with this iconic cruiser or venture beyond the Houston city limits for a much-needed joyride? Whatever the case, the 2023 Low Rider S will ensure every ride is a head-turning and heart-pounding adventure in the best way possible.
We’re honored to help kickstart that adventure as your Low Rider S headquarters and Harley-Davidson destination. Our team of riders is unlike any other. We share your passion and excitement, knowing every moment in the saddle is time well spent. This passion is the framework for everything we do, with our laid back approach designed to put you at ease and let you thoroughly enjoy the process of buying your next Harley-Davidson.
The Republic Harley-Davidson team is also committed to helping you get the most out of every mile ahead. Our state-of-the-art dealership can handle all your riding needs, from shopping for your next powerhouse and new gear in our showroom to overseeing routine maintenance and repairs. We’re your Harley-Davidson partner for life and are ready to prove it.