Harley-davidson Road Glide Special vs Harley-davidson Road Glide Limited
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 Road Glide Special
Harley-davidson Road Glide Limited
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
150 Nm
161 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
390 kg
389 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, current generation)
Torque
150 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
161 Nm @ 3,250 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114)
Top Speed
185 km/h
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
Weight
390 kg (wet/curb weight)
389 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L) — best estimate based on real-world reports
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Harley-davidson Road Glide Limited
8.5/10
"The best used touring Harley money can buy, bought carefully."
Pros
+Frame-mounted fairing, zero buffeting
+Milwaukee-Eight engine extremely durable
+Outstanding long-haul comfort
Cons
−BOOM! Box infotainment unreliable
−Heavy and slow parking lots
−Dealer service costs punishing