Harley-davidson Fltrx Road Glide vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Fltrx Road Glide vs Honda Cbf1000. 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. Honda Cbf1000: 98 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Fltrx Road Glide
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
369 kg
256 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
74 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: based on Twin Cam 103 engine; earlier models with TC96 produce approx. 68 hp)
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (note: Twin Cam 103; TC96 produces approx. 119 Nm)
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated, note: electronically limited in some markets)
225 km/h
Weight
369 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.2 L/100km (approx. 16.1 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
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
Honda Cbf1000
7.5/10
"The sensible touring choice that quietly outperforms its boring reputation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Exhaust headers rust badly
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Uninspiring, anonymous styling
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