2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster
| Factory code | XL1200CX |
|---|---|
| Engine | Evolution 1200 (1,202cc) |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
Introduced for 2017, the Roadster arrived as the sportiest take on the Sportster line — cast wheels, dual front discs, and a tighter, more athletic riding stance built for backroads instead of straight-line cruising. Under the tank sits the Evolution 1200 (1,202cc), the same air-cooled thumper that's defined Sportsters for decades. What the Roadster doesn't have is a radio — no gauge cluster infotainment, no speakers, nothing. The 2017 Roadster's bare bars are exactly why the HogPlay 7-inch Media Screen exists.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2017 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster
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Universal parts that fit 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster and most other motorcycles
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay Universal Motorcycle USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C (Harley-Davidson, Indian, Goldwing)About the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster
The 2017 Roadster's whole point was handling: a stiffer setup, sharper geometry, and more lean angle than other Sportsters, wrapped around a motor that prioritizes torque and character over raw output. It's a rider's bike, not a stereo on wheels — which is exactly the gap the HogPlay Media Screen fills without fighting the bike's minimalist design.
The 7-inch screen clamps to the Roadster's bars, right in your sightline, and brings wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with built-in speakers — no dash to cut into, no fairing to modify. Installation is just two wires: power and ground. Nothing about the stock wiring harness gets spliced or altered, so if you ever want the bars back to bare, unplugging it returns the HogPlay Media Screen setup to stock in minutes.
2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster left the factory with no radio or touchscreen, so it cannot run CarPlay on its own. A bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, navigation and streaming to the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster?
The 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster has no factory radio, so a HogPlay Media Screen is the way to add Android Auto: it has wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay built in, nothing else required.
What apps and streaming can I run on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster is a self-contained media center: wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus navigation, music and apps on the handlebars.
Is the HogPlay install on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster is true plug-and-play — a simple electrical connection with no cutting, splicing or flashing, and it's fully reversible. Setup is easy; exactly how you reach the connector varies by bike (USB adaptors plug straight in, while some radio-mounted bypasses need brief fairing or radio access).
Do I need a bypass to add Android Auto to the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster?
No — the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster has no factory screen to unlock, so no bypass is involved. A bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen adds wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster?
The part made for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster is the bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen — wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, navigation and streaming in one unit. Confirm the exact fit with What Fits.
For the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster: with no factory radio, the all-in-one HogPlay Media Screen is the pick — wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are built in.
Is Android Auto on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Cast wheels, dual discs, and a sportier stance set the 2017 Roadster apart from the rest of the lineup, and the HogPlay Media Screen matches that performance-minded build with equally capable electronics. Dual Bluetooth channels work independently — the first pairs to your phone for wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto navigation, the second connects separately to a portable Bluetooth speaker, auxiliary amp, or handlebar speakers. A small built-in speaker handles turn-by-turn prompts and light audio on its own, all wrapped in a fully sealed, waterproof, rugged housing rated for the spirited riding this Evolution 1200 invites.
Android Auto on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster: HogPlay makes the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2017 Harley-Davidson Roadster, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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