Popular Harley Motorcycle Paint Colors

When you own a motorcycle, you pay close attention to other people’s bikes. One of your first things you’ll notice is their paint job.

Different Harley models come standard in different colors. When you’re buying a new bike, you may have a few color options once you know which model you’re getting. When you’re buying a used bike, you’ll probably have a much wider selection of colors.

When deciding on which color to get, you should pick whichever one speaks to you the most. You can always customize your bike with a unique paint job.

Have you ever wondered if your bike’s color is common or uncommon? Check out the most popular colors for road bikes and how your bike’s color could affect some of the costs.

Top 5 Paint Colors for Harley Davidsons

There are nearly unlimited options for colors for your bike. There are several colors that are the most common and popular among motorcyclists. Check out those colors below:

• Black: By far, black is the most popular and common color for Harleys. It’s a classic and safe pick. When you want a black bike, you have a few choices, too, including Vivid Black, Black Denim and Black Tempest.

• Electric blue: Electric blue is a pick for riders who want to make more of a statement. Whether it’s just by itself or combined with other colors, you’ll definitely be seen with this paint job.

• Red: Red is a popular color because you can find a variety of shades of it. You can get a bright cherry red or a dark burgundy. It’s a versatile color that fits a lot of different styles.

• Silver: You’ll find this color a lot because it goes so well with other colors. But it looks great on its own, too. Silver also doesn’t show as much dirt as other darker colors.

• Olive gold: This color is used as an accent color on some bikes, especially with shades of black. You can also find bikes where it is the only color.

Did your bike’s color make the list? Were there any colors you were expecting but didn’t see? You may be thinking that the classic Harley Davidson orange should be one of the common paint colors. The orange and black paint job, mimicking the logo, is a really memorable paint job. It’s memorable, but it’s actually not as common.

How Paint Affects the Cost of Your Bike

If a color comes standard for the bike that you’re looking at, it probably won’t end up costing any more. With bike prices being negotiable, it’s tricky to figure out exactly how a certain color affects the cost of a bike.

If you want a custom paint job, it will cost more. Related to that, if Harley Davidson makes a bike with a limited-edition paint scheme, it will cost more. Bikes with those types of colors will also likely resell for more (or possibly less depending on the buyer) because they’re uncommon.

And, unlike cars, your motorcycle’s color should not affect your insurance costs.

To learn more about paint color options for your bike, contact us at Susquehanna Valley H-D® — your local Harley Davidson dealership!