Harley-davidson Road Glide Special vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Road Glide Special vs Honda Cbf1000. Harley-davidson Road Glide Special: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 390 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Road Glide Special
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
150 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
390 kg
256 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
150 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
390 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L) — best estimate based on real-world reports
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
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
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
Top 10 Accessories
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