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The 2022–2024 Harley-Davidson Touring Milwaukee-Eight 117 (FLHXST Street Glide ST) is a factory performance bagger motorcycle produced by Harley-Davidson. As part of the Grand American Touring family, the Street Glide ST was developed to deliver heightened performance by combining the potent Milwaukee-Eight 117 powertrain with the established Street Glide chassis and styling, albeit with purposeful, sport-oriented modifications. It represents a direct response to the growing “performance bagger” trend, heavily influenced by the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers racing series.
Model Overview and Development
The FLHXST Street Glide ST was introduced for the 2022 model year alongside its sibling model, the Road Glide ST (FLTRXST). The primary design philosophy behind the “ST” line was to prioritize power and handling over traditional touring amenities. This was achieved by taking a standard touring platform and stripping away non-essential weight while significantly upgrading the engine and suspension components.
The aesthetic of the Street Glide ST is heavily influenced by West Coast custom motorcycle culture. It eschews the extensive chrome common on many Harley-Davidson touring models in favor of a blacked-out finish on the powertrain, controls, exhaust, and front end. The only brightwork consists of the pushrod tubes, tappet covers, and machined cylinder fins. This is complemented by Matte Dark Bronze finishes on the Prodigy cast aluminum wheels and lower rocker box, timer cover, and intake medallion, giving the model a distinct and aggressive look.
Key Differences from the Standard Street Glide
Compared to the standard Street Glide (FLHX) of the same era, the ST model features several key distinctions aimed squarely at performance:
Engine: The most significant upgrade is the standard fitment of the Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin engine. At the time of its release, this was the largest displacement, highest-torque factory-installed engine offered by Harley-Davidson, previously reserved for premium CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) models. The standard Street Glide was equipped with the smaller Milwaukee-Eight 107 or 114 engine.
Suspension: The Street Glide ST is equipped with taller rear suspension components. These emulsion-technology shock absorbers increase the rear ride height, which in turn provides a greater maximum lean angle for more aggressive cornering before the floorboards make contact with the pavement. The front suspension features a 49mm fork with dual bending valve technology for predictable handling.
Ergonomics and Seating: The ST model comes standard with a new solo seat, reinforcing its identity as a rider-focused machine. The traditional passenger seat and footpegs found on the standard model are absent, contributing to a cleaner look and a slight weight reduction.
Styling:** Beyond the black and bronze finishes, the ST features standard-length saddlebags instead of the stretched bags seen on Special models, creating a more trimmed, athletic profile. The front fender is also shaped for a more streamlined appearance.
The Harley-Davidson Touring Milwaukee-Eight 117 Drivetrain
The heart of the FLHXST Street Glide ST is its powertrain. The Milwaukee-Eight 117 is an air and oil-cooled V-Twin with a displacement of 117 cubic inches (1,923cc). It is equipped with a high-performance camshaft, a high-flow “Heavy Breather” intake, and a 2-into-1-into-2 high-flow exhaust system. This combination is factory-tuned to produce a claimed 127 ft-lb of torque at 3750 RPM, providing strong acceleration from a standstill and for highway passing maneuvers. Power is delivered to the rear wheel through a 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission.
Chassis and Rider Aids
The Street Glide ST is built on the foundational Harley-Davidson touring frame. Braking is handled by Brembo components, with dual floating rotors at the front. The motorcycle comes standard with the iconic batwing fairing, which houses the infotainment screen and provides wind protection.
While the mechanical upgrades are standard, the ST model was offered with an optional Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements package (formerly known as RDRS). This electronics suite utilizes an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to provide advanced, lean-sensitive rider aids, including:
Cornering Enhanced Electronic Linked Braking (C-ELB)
Cornering Enhanced Antilock Braking System (C-ABS)
Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS)
Drag-Torque Slip Control System (DSCS)
Vehicle Hold Control (VHC)
The motorcycle is also equipped with the Boom! Box GTS infotainment system with a full-color touchscreen, navigation, and hand-control compatibility as standard equipment.
Specifications Table
| General | |
| Brand | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Street Glide ST |
| Model Class | FLHXST |
| Model Year | 2022–2024 |
| Type | Performance Bagger / Grand American Touring |
| Performance | |
| Max. power | 106 Hp (79 kW) @ 4750 RPM |
| Max. torque | 127 ft-lb (172 N•m) @ 3750 RPM |
| Lean Angle, Right | 32° |
| Lean Angle, Left | 31° |
| Size | |
| Length | 94.5 in. (2400 mm) |
| Seat height, laden | 26.7 in. (678 mm) |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in. (135 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 64 in. (1625 mm) |
| Weight, as shipped | 778 lb. (353 kg) |
| Weight, in running order | 814 lb. (369 kg) |
| Engine | |
| Type | Milwaukee-Eight 117, V-Twin, 4-Valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 117 cu in (1,923 cc) |
| Bore × Stroke | 4.075 in. × 4.5 in. (103.5 mm × 114.3 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel supplying system | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Lubricating system | Dry Sump |
| Engine oil capacity | 5.2 qt (4.9 L) with filter |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission type | 6-speed Cruise Drive |
| Clutch type | Mechanically actuated 10 plate wet, assist & slip |
| Primary drive | Chain, 34/46 ratio |
| Final drive | Belt, 32/68 ratio |
| Gear ratios | 1st: 9.593; 2nd: 6.65; 3rd: 4.938; 4th: 4.0; 5th: 3.407; 6th: 2.875 |
| Chassis | |
| Tires, Front | Dunlop D408F BW 130/60B19 61H |
| Tires, Rear | Dunlop D407T BW 180/55B18 80H |
| Wheels, Front/Rear | Prodigy, Cast Aluminum with Matte Dark Bronze finish |
| Brakes | Dual 300mm floating rotors (front), fixed rotor (rear), 32mm 4-piston calipers |
| Capacity of fuel tank | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Fuel economy | 41 mpg (5.7 L / 100 km) |
| Suspension | |
| Front suspension | 49mm Dual Bending Valve |
| Front travel | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
| Rear suspension | Premium standard height, hand-adjustable emulsion shocks |
| Rear travel | 3.0 in (76 mm) |
