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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Fltrx Road Glide vs Honda Gold Wing

Harley-davidson Fltrx Road Glide vs Honda Gold Wing

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Fltrx Road Glide vs Honda Gold Wing. 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 Gold Wing: 126 hp @ 5,500 rpm (2018+ GL1800) hp, 383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ GL1800 with DCT and airbag; base manual approx. 365 kg) weight, top speed 180–200 km/h (electronically influenced; est. ~190 km/h for GL1800), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Harley-davidson Fltrx Road Glide Honda Gold Wing
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
126 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
170 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
369 kg
383 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)
126 hp @ 5,500 rpm (2018+ GL1800)
Torque
130 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (note: Twin Cam 103; TC96 produces approx. 119 Nm)
170 Nm @ 4,500 rpm (2018+ GL1800)
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated, note: electronically limited in some markets)
180–200 km/h (electronically influenced; est. ~190 km/h for GL1800)
Weight
369 kg (wet/curb weight)
383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ GL1800 with DCT and airbag; base manual approx. 365 kg)
Fuel
6.2 L/100km (approx. 16.1 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (approximately 14–17 km/L, based on 2018+ GL1800 real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Fltrx Road Glide
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 Gold Wing
Honda Gold Wing
8.5/10

"The gold standard in touring bikes, if you can handle the weight."

Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability record
+Unmatched long-haul comfort
+DCT transmission genuinely clever
Cons
Punishing weight in slow traffic
Expensive tire replacements
Common tip-over fairing damage

Top 10 Accessories

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20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (SAE 20W-50, JASO MA)
Harley-Davidson · Engine Oil
20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (SAE 20W-50, JASO MA)
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Givi V58 Maxia 5 Monokey Top Case 58L
Givi · Top Box
Givi V58 Maxia 5 Monokey Top Case 58L
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HF204 Oil Filter
HifloFiltro · Oil Filter
HF204 Oil Filter
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SW-Motech Engine Guard Crash Bar Gold Wing GL1800
SW-Motech · Crash Bars
SW-Motech Engine Guard Crash Bar Gold Wing GL1800
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Replacement Air Filter
Air Filter
Replacement Air Filter
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ApplianPar Front and Rear Brake Pads for Honda GL1800 Goldwing CBR1100XX ST1100 ST1300 VTX1800 VFR800 Interceptor Fury
Brake Pads
ApplianPar Front and Rear Brake Pads for Honda GL1800 Goldwing CBR1100XX ST1100 ST1300 VTX1800 VFR800 Interceptor Fury
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NGK DCPR7E Spark Plug
NGK · Spark Plugs
NGK DCPR7E Spark Plug
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New 2001-2014 Honda GL GL1800 Goldwing Gold Wing OE Oil & Filter Service Kit
Engine Oil
New 2001-2014 Honda GL GL1800 Goldwing Gold Wing OE Oil & Filter Service Kit
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Mighty Max Battery Y50-N18L-A3 Battery for Honda GL1500 Gold Wing 1500CC 1988-2000
Battery
Mighty Max Battery Y50-N18L-A3 Battery for Honda GL1500 Gold Wing 1500CC 1988-2000
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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