These Iconic Harley-Davidson Models Have Been Remade For Contemporary Times

The Harley-Davidson design team circled back to the 1960s for the 2023 Icon Collection pick, once again treating the Electra Glide to a slew of contemporary upgrades. This time, they tricked out the 1968 Electra Glide FLH, the Shovelhead powered beast that arguably set a new standard for Harley’s line of touring bikes. 

The 1968 Electra Glide was also the year that Harley-Davidson went fully electric on the starter front, completely jettisoning the kick starter as an option on the build. Interestingly, the ’68 Electra Glide was also one of precious few bikes that Harley-Davidson offered with an orange on black color scheme, despite those being the signature colors of the company logo since the early days of its existence. In a nod to that, ahem, colorful bit of Harley-Davidson history, the 1,750 units the company offered as the Electra Glide Highway King in 2023 were also available in those signature colors with White Birch saddlebags, though you could also get one painted Hi-Fi Magenta and White Birch as well.

As the FLH designation on the ’68 Electra Glide denotes, the Touring Softail model came equipped with a fork-mounted fairing and windshield, which is a prevalent feature on the limited-edition Highway King. Like other builds in the Icon Collection, the ’23 Electra Glide also got the Milwaukee-Eight 114 upgrade, upgraded audio systems, and enhanced performance, comfort, and safety features, including Electronically Linked Brakes, Traction Control, and Vehicle Hold Control, among others. Overall, we have to say, this Highway King is a sight to behold when it’s barreling down the blacktop.

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