2024 Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide Revival

In 2021, Harley-Davidson debuted the Icons Collection, a yearly series of limited-edition motorcycles that pay homage to Harley’s history. The first model in the collection was the stunning Electra Glide Revival, a tribute to the 1969 Electra Glide. For 2024, the Icons Collection grows with the inclusion of the Hydra-Glide Revival, a modern interpretation of the 1956 FLH, complete with a slick red and white “slash” paint scheme. Brad Richards, H-D’s vice president of design and creative director of motorcycles, was inspired not by just any old FLH, but by the one ridden by Tom Hardy’s character in the film The Bikeriders, based on Danny Lyon’s 1968 book of photographs of biker subculture.

With such a vast history and a huge back catalog of models and styles from which to draw inspiration, the Icons Collection is something of a masterstroke in building brand knowledge and devotion. Even if you know nothing about Harley-Davidson history, the models speak for themselves. The Hydra-Glide Revival’s mid-century inspiration is immediately apparent. The tank emblem, fringed tractor-seat saddle, two-tone windshield, and chrome dish air filter make it one of the most successfully interpreted retrobikes on the market. Retro style doesn’t come at the expense of modern performance. The Hydra-Glide Revival is based around the Heritage Classic 114; it uses a Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine, and comes equipped with ABS and cruise control. Production is limited to just 1,750 examples.

The 2024 Hydra-Glide Revival is available for $24,999.