Durham has always had a character of its own. It’s the kind of city that blends history and modern flair with the same ease it blends BBQ joints with biotech startups. The streets here, from the classic storefronts on Main Street to the twisting routes heading out toward Falls Lake, ask for a ride that feels confident, balanced, and, let’s be honest, visibly bold. The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® 3 isn’t trying to be subtle. This three-wheeler rolls into Durham with the same assertiveness as the city it moves through.
This isn’t your typical trike. The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® 3 pulls in everything riders love about the iconic Road Glide® bagger and reimagines it on a more grounded platform. It’s a machine that gives Durham’s riders the comfort of added stability, the swagger of classic Harley-Davidson® design, and the kind of road presence that draws second looks in parking lots and gas stations across town.
Anyone who’s rolled through Durham knows it’s a city of contrasts. Downtown is tight, energetic, and full of unpredictable traffic patterns. On the outskirts, the roads open up and start to breathe a little. The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® 3 finds its rhythm in both. It handles downtown stop-and-go traffic without the wobble of a traditional bike. Once you're out past city limits, it stretches out and cruises with ease.
At its heart is the Milwaukee-Eight® 114 V-Twin engine. It delivers steady, responsive torque, especially when you’re pulling away from a light or leaning into a curve past the river. Harley-Davidson® tuned this one specifically for trike performance, and it shows. There’s no hesitation when the throttle is called into action. The six-speed transmission shifts smoothly through every phase of the ride.
But this isn’t about rattling off numbers. It’s about feel. The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® 3 feels planted, responsive, and ready for anything Durham decides to throw your way.
You can’t talk about this bike without mentioning the Sharknose fairing. It’s the first thing most riders notice. Anchored to the frame, it gives the front end a distinctive, aerodynamic shape that helps with wind deflection and ride stability. That becomes a real advantage on open stretches of road or when trucks pass you on the highway.
Inside the fairing sits a set of Dual Daymaker® LED headlamps that do more than illuminate the road ahead. They help define the front profile: aggressive, yet functional. The light pattern is wide, clean, and focused, which means better visibility when riding through unfamiliar roads or dimly lit corners near campus.
The rear design has its own voice as well. Flared bobtail fenders hug a pair of 18-inch wheels, adding to the trike’s already commanding stance. It’s a style cue that connects the rear profile to the aggressive tone set up front, giving it symmetry from every angle.
Riders have options. You can choose the Chrome trim for a look that’s crisp and traditional, or go for the Black trim for something darker and moodier. Both versions are available in colorways that fit Durham’s bold and creative vibe, from clean neutrals to brighter finishes like Whiskey Firestorm.
Most trikes are built for utility but the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® 3 is something better. The seat sits low at just over 26 inches, offering great footing when stopped, which is especially helpful for newer trike riders or shorter-legged folks. But it’s not just about seat height. It’s about support. Long hours in the saddle don’t feel like punishment here.
Passenger comfort is built in as well. Soft-touch grab handles give your co-rider a secure grip, and the passenger seat itself is far from an afterthought. If your day takes you out to Saxapahaw or down to Jordan Lake, both rider and passenger stay comfortable along the way.
Durham’s roadways, with their mix of old paving and new construction, can test a rider’s reflexes. That’s where the tech starts to pull its weight. It comes with Rider Safety Enhancements, a suite of electronic systems that respond to the way the trike moves, especially when traction becomes unpredictable.
Cornering-enhanced systems help stabilize braking and power delivery when you're not in a straight line. Traction control and drag-torque slip control activate when the road surface gets slick or when you’re decelerating too fast. Think of it as having a smart co-pilot who knows when to intervene and when to let you lead.
The infotainment setup is simple and effective. A 6.5-inch touchscreen gives you music, navigation, and vehicle settings at your fingertips. The touchscreen is glove-friendly, and the menu layout is intuitive. Audio plays clean and bold, perfect for making your way through Durham with a soundtrack that fits the mood.
The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® 3 doesn’t pretend riders only take long trips to faraway places. It knows that sometimes you just need to run errands or carry your gear across town. The rear trunk is weatherproof and locks up tight. With two cubic feet of storage, it’s big enough for groceries, riding gear, or a change of clothes for a weekend trip.
The top-mounted door makes loading and unloading simple, no matter if you’re parked behind Motorco or out by the Eno River. The design keeps things tidy and secure without drawing attention away from the bike’s overall flow.
What makes this trike work on Durham streets is how naturally it responds. The rear suspension includes a single-knob preload adjustment that allows you to fine-tune your ride to match passenger weight or extra cargo. It's the kind of detail that matters when you’re navigating the stoplights and elevation changes between downtown and the surrounding hills.
The handling is confident. You don’t wrestle the bars or brace yourself around turns. You steer. It follows. Simple.
The low center of gravity, paired with the smart placement of weight across three wheels, gives you a planted feel without making the bike sluggish. It’s the best of both worlds, with less hustle and more stability.
Durham isn’t a one-lane town. It’s layered and alive, and it asks for a motorcycle that doesn’t shy away from attention or compromise comfort for looks. The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® 3 speaks to that. It offers something familiar yet different, easy to trust and hard to ignore.
This trike doesn't try to act like a motorcycle or a car. It plays by its own rules. If you're the kind of rider who’s looking for more stability without losing the character of a two-wheeler, this ride makes a strong case.
Ready to see what three wheels feel like on your favorite roads? Stop by Raging Bull Harley-Davidson® in Durham, NC to check out the 2025 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® 3 in person. Climb into the seat, get a feel for the controls, and take it for a test ride through the same streets you know and love.
The road is still calling. The 2025 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® 3 just lets you answer with a little more confidence and a whole lot of style.