Kicker doesn't sell one audio kit per Harley model, it sells one per model and fairing generation. The 50HDR154 and 50HDS144 covered separately fit 2014-and-newer bikes. The 50HDS962 and 50HDR982 are the kits for everything older: 1996-2013 Street Glide/Electra Glide/Ultra Glide, and 1998-2013 Road Glide, respectively.
Both legacy kits run $799.99, use smaller 5.25-inch speakers instead of the newer kits' 6.5-inch drivers, and pair with the same compact 75W x 4 RMS amplifier. The model name on your bike isn't enough information to order the right kit, the year matters just as much.
Key Takeaways
- The 50HDS962 fits 1996-2013 Street Glide, Electra Glide, and Ultra Glide models. The 50HDR982 fits 1998-2013 Road Glide models.
- Both use smaller 5.25-inch speakers than the newer 6.5-inch kits, reflecting the smaller factory speaker openings on older fairings.
- Same 75W x 4 RMS amplifier as the newer kits, at the same 2-ohm impedance and low current draw design.
- Same plug-and-play installation approach: pre-measured, pre-terminated harnesses, no cutting or splicing.
- At $799.99, both are $100 less than their 6.5-inch, 2014-and-newer counterparts.
Why the Same Model Name Needs a Different Kit
Harley's Street Glide and Road Glide have both gone through fairing redesigns over their production history. A 2010 Street Glide and a 2020 Street Glide share a model name but not the same fairing geometry or factory speaker cutout size, which is exactly why Kicker built separate kits for each generation rather than one universal fit. Check your bike's actual model year against each kit's stated fitment range before ordering, not just the model name on the tank.
Check the Street Glide legacy kit → | Check the Road Glide legacy kit →
Feature Walkthrough
Speaker Size
5.25-inch coaxial speakers, smaller than the 6.5-inch drivers in the newer fairing kits, sized to match the factory cutouts on these earlier fairing generations. Same 120W peak / 60W RMS per-speaker rating despite the smaller size.
Amplifier
Identical compact 4-channel amp to the newer kits: 75W RMS per channel at 2-ohm, built for low current draw on a motorcycle electrical system.
Installation
Pre-measured, pre-terminated harnesses and a custom-fit amp bracket, the same plug-and-play approach used across Kicker's Harley kit line.
Who Each Kit Is For
Choose the 50HDS962 for a 1996-2013 Street Glide, Electra Glide, or Ultra Glide. Choose the 50HDR982 for a 1998-2013 Road Glide. If your bike is a 2014 model or newer, you want the 6.5-inch kits instead, not these.
Honest Cons
Smaller speakers than the current kits. This is a fitment necessity for the older fairing size, not a downgrade in engineering intent.
Fitment years are specific and non-overlapping with the newer kits. A one-year-off guess can mean ordering a kit that physically doesn't fit.
No LED lighting, consistent with the rest of Kicker's Harley kit line.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my Harley needs the legacy kit or the newer kit?
Check your bike's model year against each kit's stated range: 1996-2013 (Street Glide family) or 1998-2013 (Road Glide) for the legacy kits, 2014-2023/2015-2023 for the newer 6.5-inch kits.
Can I upgrade to 6.5-inch speakers on an older fairing?
Not with these kits as sold; they're specifically sized and harnessed for the older fairing's factory cutout. A larger speaker swap would require different hardware not included here.
Is the amp the same as the newer kits?
Yes — identical 75W x 4 RMS specification across both legacy and current kits.
Does the Tour Pak harness work with these legacy kits too?
The 46HDTPH harness is stated to work with the HDS144 and HDR154 specifically; confirm compatibility directly before assuming it applies to the legacy 5.25" kits as well.
Bottom Line
The 50HDS962 and 50HDR982 bring the same plug-and-play upgrade concept to older Harley touring bikes, at a $100 lower price than the current kits, using speakers sized for the older fairing generation. Match your bike's actual model year to the correct kit before ordering either one.