The Harley-Davidson design team revisited the 1960s for the 2023 Icon Collection, once again bringing contemporary upgrades to the Electra Glide. This time, they enhanced the 1968 Electra Glide FLH, the Shovelhead-powered machine that arguably set a new standard for Harley’s touring bikes.
The 1968 Electra Glide marked the year when Harley-Davidson went fully electric on the starter front, completely eliminating the kick starter option. Interestingly, the ’68 Electra Glide was also among the few bikes that Harley-Davidson offered with an orange on black color scheme, despite these being the signature colors of the company logo since its early days. In homage to this colorful piece of Harley-Davidson history, the 1,750 units offered as the Electra Glide Highway King in 2023 were also available in these signature colors with White Birch saddlebags, as well as an alternative Hi-Fi Magenta and White Birch paint option.
As indicated by the FLH designation on the ’68 Electra Glide, the Touring Softail model came equipped with a fork-mounted fairing and windshield, a prevalent feature on the limited-edition Highway King. Like other builds in the Icon Collection, the ’23 Electra Glide received the Milwaukee-Eight 114 upgrade, advanced audio systems, and enhanced performance, comfort, and safety features, including Electronically Linked Brakes, Traction Control, and Vehicle Hold Control, among others. Overall, this Highway King is truly a sight to behold as it barrels down the blacktop.
