What Makes A Harley-Davidson A Screamin’ Eagle?

Indian Motorcycles has Elite Motorcycles, BMW has M Division, and Mercedes-Benz has Mercedes-AMG. Harley-Davidson, on the other hand, has the Screamin’ Eagle. These labels aren’t separate models, but a branded package that forms an exclusive club within their respective marques. For America’s most popular touring bike maker, Harley-Davidson, the Screamin’ Eagle is a performance and styling upgrade package that’s exclusively developed by its in-house performance wing, Screamin’ Eagle.
Simply put, Harley-Davidson’s Screamin’ Eagle is what the Scat Pack designation was to Dodge. Therefore, anytime you see it slapped on a Harley, it means the specific bike has been significantly upgraded with high-performance parts and modifications, with a focus on engine performance. Think of your reaction when you spot an AMG badge or the BMW M badge, the Screamin’ Eagle has the same effect, but on the two-wheeler side of things.
The Screamin’ Eagle was actually born out of Harley-Davidson’s elite CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) division, and its branding usually features some of the most powerful and visually striking bikes out of the Milwaukee production line. In Harley-Davidson’s own words,