Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback vs Harley-davidson Road Glide
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback vs Harley-davidson Road Glide. Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback: 67 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated, based on Twin Cam 103 output) hp, 318 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Road Glide: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 389 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback
Harley-davidson Road Glide
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
166 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
389 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
67 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated, based on Twin Cam 103 output)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
166 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
389 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.8 L/100km (approximately 17.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, based on 2023 Milwaukee-Eight 114 model)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback
7.5/10
"The most genuinely versatile Dyna ever built, if maintained properly."
Pros
+Dual-purpose design actually works
+Dyna chassis handles respectably
+103ci torque is addictive
Cons
−Cam tensioner issues plague Twin Cam
−Heavy for a naked cruiser
−Switchback gimmick wears thin
Harley-davidson Road Glide
7.8/10
"A serious touring weapon — buy 2017-plus and inspect everything thoroughly."
Pros
+Stable frame-mounted fairing
+Milwaukee-Eight genuinely impressive
+Superb long-haul comfort
Cons
−Infotainment screens fail regularly
−Stubborn used pricing
−Heavy in slow maneuvers
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