Harley-davidson Road Glide Special vs Harley-davidson Road King 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 Road Glide Special
Harley-davidson Road King Special
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
90 hp
Torque (Nm)
150 Nm
155 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
390 kg
363 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
~90 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107, note: Harley quotes torque more prominently than hp)
Torque
150 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
~155 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
~177 km/h (estimated; Harley does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
390 kg (wet/curb weight)
363 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L) — best estimate based on real-world reports
~6.4 L/100km (approx 15.6 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 King Special
7.8/10
"A genuinely capable cruiser-tourer that earns its Harley premium used."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is immense
+Striking blacked-out factory aesthetic
+Solid highway touring comfort
Cons
−Rocker covers leak eventually
−Dated infotainment system
−Expensive specialty front tire