Showroom prices for 2026 motorcycles stretch across a remarkable range, from entry-level sport bikes to hand-finished factory customs. Two American-market brands, Kawasaki and Harley-Davidson, anchor the extremes of that spread. Here are twelve models that dealers are listing, ordered from the cheapest sticker to the most expensive.
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1. Kawasaki Ninja 500: Ninja 500 Entry Price
The 451cc Ninja 500 without ABS lists as low as $6,049 once a $650 destination fee is included, according to a 2026 Ninja price ranking. That figure anchors the low end of the whole lineup and makes the model the cheapest bike in this gallery by a wide margin.
The number applies to the standard version only. Buyers who want anti-lock brakes face a higher sticker, so the advertised starting price should be read as a floor rather than the typical out-the-door cost. For a first-time rider, it still marks one of the lowest entry points to a full-fairing sport bike.
2. Kawasaki Ninja 650: The Step Up
The 649cc parallel twin Ninja 650 starts at $8,284 in non-ABS form, based on the Kawasaki lineup ranking. That is the step up from the 500, adding roughly $2,200 to the entry price for a larger engine.
The listing covers the version without anti-lock brakes, so the ABS model costs more. For a rider outgrowing a beginner machine, the jump buys a noticeably bigger twin while staying well under the cost of the company’s four-cylinder supersport and sport-touring models.
3. Harley-Davidson Nightster: The Cheapest Harley
The liquid-cooled Nightster is the cheapest Harley-Davidson of the year at an MSRP of $9,999, according to a 2026 Harley lineup guide. That puts the brand’s most affordable bike at about a thousand dollars above the Ninja 650 shown earlier.
The price also sets the yardstick for the top of the range. The factory-custom CVO Street Glide, at $49,999, costs five times as much. For a buyer who wants a Milwaukee badge without a touring-bike budget, the Nightster is the model dealers point to first.
4. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R: Supersport Money
The 636cc Ninja ZX-6R carries an MSRP of $12,284 without ABS, as laid out in a ranked Ninja price list. It is the first supersport on the list, and its displacement is a deliberate 636cc rather than the class-standard 600.
The price lands about $4,000 above the Ninja 650. That gap buys track-oriented hardware instead of a relaxed commuting twin. Riders comparing the two should note that the quoted figure is for the non-ABS configuration, so the ABS version costs more at a dealer.
5. Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX: Sport Touring Value
The 1,099cc Ninja 1100SX sport tourer lists at $14,839, per the 2026 Kawasaki price rundown. That is barely above the smaller ZX-6R, even though the engine is nearly twice the size.
The comparison shows how the pricing works. A buyer paying about $2,500 more than the supersport gets a bigger four-cylinder built for long-distance riding instead of lap times. It is the most expensive Ninja in this gallery and the last Kawasaki before the list turns entirely to Harley-Davidson.
6. Harley-Davidson Street Bob: Stripped-Down Softail
The stripped-down Street Bob starts at $14,999 with the 117 cubic inch Milwaukee Eight engine, according to the Harley 2026 model list. It is the first Softail in the gallery and the first Harley priced above the Nightster.
The listing shows what the extra $5,000 over the Nightster buys, mainly a larger air-and-oil-cooled V-twin in a minimalist chassis. Anyone cross-shopping Harleys at this level is paying for displacement and classic proportions rather than electronics or touring comfort.
7. Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic: Valanced Fenders
The Heritage Classic, recognizable by its valanced fenders, is listed at $19,999 for 2026 on the Harley-Davidson lineup page. That is exactly $5,000 more than the Street Bob and sits in the middle of the Softail family.
The premium pays for retro styling rather than a different engine concept. For a rider who likes the look of a traditional cruiser from the heritage era, this is the price point where that appearance arrives, and it marks the first Harley in the gallery to touch the $20,000 mark.
8. Harley-Davidson Fat Boy: Solid-Disc Cruiser
The Fat Boy, identified by its solid disc wheels, is listed at $22,599 for 2026, per the Harley 2026 motorcycle guide. That is $2,600 more than the Heritage Classic and the highest Softail price in this set.
The solid wheels are the visual signature that separates it from every other cruiser in the showroom. Buyers pay for that distinctive silhouette rather than a new mechanical package. From here, the list moves to the touring models, where prices climb much more steeply.
9. Harley-Davidson Street Glide: Batwing Bagger
Harley lists its batwing-faired Street Glide bagger starting at $24,999, according to the Harley-Davidson touring page. It opens the touring section of the lineup and costs about $2,400 more than the Fat Boy.
The fairing and bags are what justify the jump, turning a cruiser into a machine built for long trips. A starting price is not a final price, though. The manufacturer’s listing is a base figure that excludes freight, tax and options, all of which add to the dealer total.
10. Harley-Davidson Road Glide: Shark-Nose Tourer
The shark-nose Road Glide starts at $25,999 on the manufacturer’s own touring models listing. That is exactly $1,000 above the Street Glide, the other bagger in the family.
The two share a purpose, and the difference is the frame-mounted fairing that gives the Road Glide its distinctive face. Riders choosing between them are paying a modest premium for that front end. Both stay far below the price of the top trims further down the touring list.
11. Harley-Davidson Street Glide Limited: Tour Pack Trim
Adding a tour pack and full fairing trim pushes the Street Glide Limited to $32,999, based on the Harley touring lineup. That is $8,000 above the standard Street Glide.
The gap shows how quickly trim levels stack up on a touring bike. A buyer who wants luggage space for a passenger and added comfort pays a premium roughly equal to the cost of a Heritage Classic. It is the second most expensive model in this gallery, behind only the CVO.
12. Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide: Factory Custom Flagship
The factory-custom CVO Street Glide starts at $49,999, the highest price in this gallery, according to the manufacturer’s touring models page. The figure is five times the Nightster’s $9,999 MSRP.
The listing is described as a base starting price before freight, tax and options, so the real total runs higher. It also sets the ceiling for the dealer range in this gallery, spanning more than $43,000 between the Ninja 500 and the flagship Harley.
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