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Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Fltrx Road Glide vs Harley-davidson Road Glide. Harley-davidson Fltrx Road Glide: 74 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: based on Twin Cam 103 engine; earlier models with TC96 produce approx. 68 hp) hp, 369 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated, note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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
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Harley-davidson Fltrx Road Glide
Harley-davidson Road Glide
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
74 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: based on Twin Cam 103 engine; earlier models with TC96 produce approx. 68 hp)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (note: Twin Cam 103; TC96 produces approx. 119 Nm)
166 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated, note: electronically limited in some markets)
185 km/h
Weight
369 kg (wet/curb weight)
389 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.2 L/100km (approx. 16.1 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, based on 2023 Milwaukee-Eight 114 model)
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Fltrx Road Glide
8.2/10
"The definitive long-haul tourer if you budget honestly for ownership."
Pros
+Frame-mounted fairing, zero buffeting
+Milwaukee-Eight is bulletproof
+Serious long-haul cargo capacity
Cons
−Infotainment fails expensively
−Stock suspension embarrassingly inadequate
−Heavy, punishing low-speed maneuvers
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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