Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra vs Harley-davidson Road Glide Special
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra
Harley-davidson Road Glide Special
Horsepower (hp)
90 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
142 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
417 kg
390 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
90 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: earlier Twin Cam 96 produced ~68 hp)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
142 Nm @ 3,250 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107)
150 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h (estimated; electronically limited on some variants)
185 km/h
Weight
417 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ Milwaukee-Eight equipped model)
390 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average; note: varies by engine generation and riding conditions
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L) — best estimate based on real-world reports
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra
7.8/10
"The definitive used touring bargain if you verify service history first."
Pros
+Unmatched long-distance riding comfort
+Strong resale value retention
+Excellent wind and weather protection
Cons
−Twin Cam heat management issues
−Heavy and unwieldy below 20mph
−Deferred maintenance extremely common
Harley-davidson Road Glide Special
8.0/10
"Best used touring value if you buy smart and budget for suspension."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight 114 is excellent
+Fairing kills wind fatigue
+Strong used parts ecosystem
Cons
−Infotainment screen fails often
−Stock suspension needs upgrading
−Heavy at low-speed manoeuvring