Get the Most From Your 2025 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide® Ultra on Mount Pleasant’s Scenic Highways
Rolling out of Mount Pleasant on two wheels feels like unlocking a hidden chapter of Tennessee’s back roads. The 2025 Harley‑Davidson® Street Glide® Ultra matches every twist and turn of these scenic highways with confidence and style. Imagine the sun peeking through towering maples as you lean into a sweeping curve. That moment when the engine rumble meets the soft hum of the countryside is what every rider lives for. On the 2025 Harley‑Davidson® Street Glide® Ultra, each mile becomes an invitation to explore more of what Mount Pleasant offers.
Beneath the batwing fairing sits the Milwaukee‑Eight® 117 engine. It delivers a strong roll‑on response and keeps pace through tight S‑curves and open straights alike. With 130 foot‑pounds of torque arriving low in the rev range, you feel an immediate surge when you twist the throttle. Climbing a gentle incline outside town feels effortless. Riders can hold a steady speed on undulating hills without hunting for gears. That steadiness makes longer runs more relaxing and keeps the focus on the view ahead.
The full fairing of the 2025 Harley‑Davidson® Street Glide® Ultra wraps around the rider, guiding airflow over the helmet and shoulders. Adjustable air vents let you dial in a perfect balance of breeze and barrier. On early morning rides, the heated hand grips warm cold fingers in seconds. The two-up seat, sculpted from premium materials, holds you firm when you push into a corner. While a few lighter bikes might twitch, the 2025 Harley‑Davidson® Street Glide® Ultra tracks true, settling into a line that feels secure. Even after a day in the saddle, you won’t emerge stiff or achy.
At the heart of the fairing, you find a 12.3‑inch TFT display running the Skyline™ OS software. The bright screen shows turn‑by‑turn directions and incoming calls without pulling eyes from the road. Embedded Apple CarPlay® links your playlist or favorite podcast in one quick tap. A 200‑watt audio system pumps through two speakers nestled next to the split‑stream vents. Music stays clear even with wind and engine noise. A USB‑C port hides under the dash lid to juice up a phone or GPS as you ride.
Mount Pleasant’s hills demand sure stopping power. Cornering‑Enhanced Anti‑Lock Brakes sense lean angle and adjust modulation to keep you on your chosen path. A cornering traction control feature cuts wheel spin on damp leaves or loose gravel at the road edge. Drag‑Torque Slip Control stops the rear wheel from locking when you downshift into a tight bend. These systems work in concert, so you feel in charge even when you push the machine hard.
The 2025 Harley‑Davidson® Street Glide® Ultra packs a six‑gallon fuel tank and returns an estimated forty‑plus miles per gallon on rolling roads. That leaves a healthy buffer before the next fill‑up near Columbia or beyond. Leather‑lined saddlebags offer just under five cubic feet of storage. They swallow a light jacket, camera gear, or picnic supplies with room to spare. Saddlebag lids blend smoothly into the bike’s silhouette so the bulk does not catch on brush or snag on drag. Everything nests under the fairing line, preserving both form and function.
Some riders compare full touring bikes to luxury sedans on wheels. The 2025 Harley‑Davidson® Street Glide® Ultra leans closer to a sports tourer thanks to chassis tuning and precisely valved suspension. Against other big‑wheel competitors, the 2025 Harley‑Davidson® Street Glide® Ultra feels more responsive through quick transitions. A Honda Gold Wing may cradle you like an armchair yet feel soft on rapid changes of direction. An Indian Roadmaster brings a trunk you can pack deep, but tucks less cleanly into curves. The 2025 Harley‑Davidson® Street Glide® Ultra strikes a rare balance of agile feedback and highway serenity.
From the hand grips to the foot controls, every contact point has a purpose. Footboards offer a stable platform on which to press out of a corner. They also give room to stretch toes on long-haul sections. Handlebar pulls put shoulders in a natural position that reduces fatigue. If you stand momentarily during a straight run, the bars sit at the right height to ease lower‑back tension. Even with a passenger, the rear seat and pegs bring support and confidence, so two‑up riding never feels cramped.
The 2025 Harley‑Davidson® Street Glide® Ultra shines in a spectrum of Harley‑Davidson® color options. Matte finishes highlight sharp edges on the saddlebags and fender. Chrome accents catch sunlight between tree shadows on a forested stretch of Highway 166. A choice of wheel designs lets you lean into classic looks or modern twists. Custom paint and accessory packages at the dealership add personal flair without sacrificing factory fit. Every rider can craft a bike that feels as unique as the roads it travels.
Start from town and head west on State Route 166 for a 50‑mile loop through farmland and wooded hollows. The road rises gently, then drops into shaded hollows where creeks run hidden under low bridges. Locals often pause at roadside stands for fresh produce or homemade preserves before turning north on SR 243 toward Columbia. From there, the Natchez Trace Parkway offers smooth pavement and historic markers set under a canopy of towering oaks. Each section feels like a new discovery when you ride it on the 2025 Harley‑Davidson® Street Glide® Ultra.
Every bike has tradeoffs. The weight of the 2025 Harley‑Davidson® Street Glide® Ultra brings stability but adds heft at stops. New riders should practice slow‑speed maneuvers before diving into tight parking lots. A large fairing cuts wind and weather, but can make backing into a narrow stall feel bulky. Service intervals at the dealer keep the machine running smoothly, yet call for occasional visits. Those details come with high capability and rider‑focused technology. If you prize comfort and control on long journeys, the 2025 Harley‑Davidson® Street Glide® Ultra delivers more smiles than fuss.
Mount Pleasant’s network of scenic roads waits for riders who seek open‑air freedom. To feel the difference a 2025 Harley‑Davidson® Street Glide® Ultra makes on these highways, visit Boswell’s Harley‑Davidson® near Mount Pleasant, TN. Talk with us and schedule a test ride. Climb on the 2025 Harley‑Davidson® Street Glide® Ultra, point the front wheel toward your favorite bend, and let Tennessee’s landscape come alive below. A single mile will show you why so many riders return again and again.