Rockford Fosgate Motorcycle Radios
No Headset Bypass Required
Rockford Fosgate head units replace the factory radio, so there is nothing left to unlock. No bypass needed on any Rockford Fosgate unit — HogPlay parts plug straight in.
Running a Rockford Fosgate head unit on your motorcycle? HogPlay makes wireless Apple CarPlay adaptors, USB Piglets, media boxes and screen upgrades that work with it. Pick your radio below and we'll show you exactly what fits.
Rockford Fosgate radios we cover
- Rockford Fosgate PMX-HD14 — Harley-Davidson 2014-2023
Because a Rockford Fosgate unit replaces the factory radio, a bypass adaptor doesn't apply — there's no factory head unit left to unlock. What HogPlay adds instead: USB Piglets bring Mirror Link and AirCast screen mirroring, which no head unit does on its own, and Media Boxes add Netflix, YouTube and other streaming apps to your dash.
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About Rockford Fosgate
Rockford Fosgate traces back to 1973, when Jim Fosgate — working out of his garage in Arizona — found that the human ear processes sound differently than music itself. His answer was a circuit he called the Frequency Energizer, which later became the patented Punch EQ. He demonstrated it that same year at the Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago, built into the first Fosgate consumer product, the PR-7000 amplifier.
In 1980 Jim Fosgate handed the keys over to Camelback Investors, who established Rockford Corporation; Fosgate himself moved on to home theatre work. The name comes from the founder's surname and the company's address on Rockford Drive in Tempe, Arizona — where the company is still based, and where its amps, subwoofers, speakers, processors and source units are still designed and engineered. The milestones since have stayed close to that lineage: Boosted Rail amplifiers in 2011, the 3Sixty.3 processor in 2013, the T1 slim-fit woofer in 2015, the T3 19-inch subwoofer in 2016.
The motorcycle side of the business is built around Harley-Davidson — Rockford Fosgate describes the range as purpose built for it. They make amplifiers, speakers, source units and accessories for bikes, and are known for plug-and-play systems that use matched components for consistent results. The stated engineering goal is audio that still works at highway speeds, with Element Ready protection against UV exposure. The PMX-HD14 is the head unit at the centre of that range.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Rockford Fosgate and why choose them for my Harley?
Rockford Fosgate has built car and powersports audio since 1973, when its patented Punch EQ first put the brand on the map, and it now runs its engineering out of Tempe, Arizona. Its Harley-Davidson touring line is a plug-and-play source unit — the PMX-HD14 — built to stay legible and controllable at highway speed rather than a repurposed car-audio head unit.
Which Rockford Fosgate radio fits my Harley?
Rockford Fosgate's Harley touring line is currently one model: the PMX-HD14, a 7″ glove-friendly unit for select 2014–2023 Harley-Davidson touring bikes. Run your year and model through the fitment finder to confirm your exact bike is covered before you order.
I have a 2014–2023 Harley touring bike — which unit do I need?
That range is squarely the PMX-HD14's territory — it drops into the factory dash opening on select Harley touring models from those years and keeps your thumb controls, CB, and wireless headset working. Check the fitment finder with your specific year and trim first, since not every 2014–2023 touring variant is covered.
What if my bike isn’t covered by the PMX-HD14?
Run your bike through the fitment finder first — it will tell you definitively whether the PMX-HD14 fits your year and trim. If it doesn’t, we carry other brands built for different Harley eras, and our team can point you to the right one.
Does Rockford Fosgate have Apple CarPlay?
Yes — the PMX-HD14 has native Apple CarPlay built in, so an iPhone rider gets full functionality straight out of the box with no add-on hardware required.
Does Rockford Fosgate have Android Auto?
No — Rockford Fosgate states plainly that the PMX-HD14 does not support Android Auto natively. Android riders need a HogPlay Piglet to add it.
Does the PMX-HD14 mirror my phone screen or support AirPlay?
Not on its own — the PMX-HD14 has no native screen mirroring or Apple AirPlay. A HogPlay Piglet adds Mirror Link and AirPlay on top of the unit's built-in CarPlay.
What does HogPlay add to a Rockford Fosgate system?
Across the Rockford Fosgate line, a HogPlay Piglet fills the gaps CarPlay-only hardware leaves — Android Auto, Mirror Link, and Apple AirPlay — and a Media Box layers in streaming apps like Netflix or YouTube for parked viewing. Between the two, an Android rider and an iPhone rider both end up with a complete system.
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I ride Android — can I still run a Rockford Fosgate unit?
Yes. The PMX-HD14 itself is CarPlay-only, but pairing it with a HogPlay Piglet gives Android riders Android Auto, Mirror Link, and AirPlay on the same head unit — no swapping to a different radio brand required.
Do Rockford Fosgate units need a bypass to run HogPlay accessories?
No. The PMX-HD14 is an aftermarket unit, not a factory-locked one, so there's no bypass box in the picture — a Piglet or Media Box simply connects and adds functionality on top of what the unit already does.
Does Rockford Fosgate fit 2024+ Skyline-body Harley touring bikes?
No. 2024 and newer Skyline-platform Harley touring bikes run a factory A2B digital audio bus with no aftermarket drop-in path, so the PMX-HD14 — like other aftermarket source units — isn’t compatible with those bikes. Run your year through the fitment finder to confirm which side of that line your bike falls on.
What do Rockford Fosgate installs on Harley touring bikes have in common?
The PMX-HD14 is built to drop into the factory dash opening on its supported years, retaining your existing thumb controls, CB integration, and wireless headset pairing rather than replacing them. That plug-and-play fit is what keeps install straightforward on the bikes it covers.
How does Rockford Fosgate compare to other aftermarket Harley radio brands?
Rockford Fosgate leans on decades of audio engineering and a glove-friendly, highway-speed-focused interface with features like Street Party Mode and a 14-band EQ. Its trade-off against some competing brands is CarPlay-only support out of the box — which HogPlay's Piglet closes for Android riders — so the right pick often comes down to whether native dual-platform support or Rockford's audio tuning matters more to you.
Is the PMX-HD14 weatherproof for motorcycle use?
Yes — the PMX-HD14 is purpose-built for motorcycle mounting, engineered to handle the vibration, moisture, and temperature swings of highway riding rather than adapted from an indoor car-audio design.
What if I need help choosing between the PMX-HD14 and a HogPlay add-on?
Run your bike through the fitment finder first to confirm PMX-HD14 compatibility, then decide on Android Auto needs (a Piglet) versus streaming-app needs (a Media Box) — many riders end up running both for a fully rounded setup.
Ride safe: on-screen video is for parked viewing only — never watch video while the motorcycle is in motion. Music, audio and navigation are made for the road.
