2016 Harley-Davidson Roadster
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2016 Harley-Davidson Roadster
| Factory code | XL1200CX |
|---|---|
| Engine | Evolution 1200 (1,202cc) |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2016 Harley-Davidson Roadster brought something new to the Sportster line: mid-mount foot controls, dual front disc brakes, and a flat-tracker stance that traded cruiser sprawl for a tucked-in, ready-to-lean riding position. Under the tank sits the proven Evolution 1200 (1,202cc) air-cooled V-twin, delivering the torquey, mechanical pull Sportster riders expect. What the Roadster never had was a factory stereo — this is a bare-bones street tracker, not a touring bike. Riders who want music or navigation on the bar need to add it themselves, and the HogPlay Media Screen is the cleanest way to do it.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2016 Harley-Davidson Roadster left the factory with no radio, stereo or touchscreen to bypass — so instead of a workaround, you add your own. A standalone HogPlay Media Screen is a 7-inch head unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, live Maps & Waze navigation, calls and streaming built in — we recommend the Screen 7 Pro with its onboard DVR drive-cam. Most riders settle for Bluetooth-only kits that leave the phone in your pocket with no turn-by-turn directions; this puts it all on the bars instead. It mounts to the handlebars with basic power and ground and comes off just as easily, so reach out to the HogPlay team if you'd like a hand. (Media Box support on Screens is in development.)
HogPlay CarPlay screens that fit 2016 Harley-Davidson Roadster
We also stock universal parts that fit the 2016 Harley-Davidson Roadster and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2016 Harley-Davidson Roadster and most other motorcycles
✓ Universal fitHogPlay USB Media Box Power Boost Cable (USB C)✓ Universal fitHogPlay USB Media Box Power Boost Cable (USB A)
✓ Universal fitHogPlay USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C - Universal for MotorcyclesAbout the 2016 Harley-Davidson Roadster
The Roadster's whole point was agility — a Sportster built to carve corners rather than cruise straight lines, with sportier ergonomics that set it apart from the forward-control XL models around it. That same stripped-down design means there's no dash, no fairing, and no wiring harness waiting for an infotainment upgrade — just clean bars and an open cockpit.
That's exactly what makes the HogPlay Media Screen a natural fit. The 7-inch display clamps directly to the Roadster's bars within reach of the mid controls, built-in speaker included, so there's no hunting for a place to hide external audio gear. Wiring is just two connections — power and ground — so there's no need to tap into or reroute any of the bike's factory harness. Once mounted, it pairs wirelessly with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto for music, calls, and turn-by-turn directions, and because the install is fully reversible, the Roadster can go right back to its original bare-bars look whenever you want.
Harley brought the Roadster name back in 2016 with sharper suspension and a café-inspired stance, and the HogPlay Media Screen matches that upgrade with real navigation and audio built for an exposed cockpit. Dual Bluetooth lets the unit stay connected to your phone for wireless CarPlay or Android Auto while a second channel simultaneously drives a handlebar speaker set, auxiliary amp, or portable speaker. Its own small built-in speaker carries turn-by-turn voice prompts when you're keeping things simple. Fully sealed and waterproof, the housing is built to ride hard on the Evolution 1200 without flinching at weather.
Android Auto on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Roadster: HogPlay makes the 2016 Harley-Davidson Roadster run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto for Harley-Davidson & Indian motorcycles option, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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