Harley-davidson Road Glide Ultra vs Harley-davidson Road Glide Special
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Road Glide Ultra vs Harley-davidson Road Glide Special. Harley-davidson Road Glide Ultra: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (note: estimated, Harley-Davidson does not officially publish peak HP figures) hp, 389 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Road Glide Ultra
Harley-davidson Road Glide Special
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
162 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
389 kg
390 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (note: estimated, Harley-Davidson does not officially publish peak HP figures)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
162 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
150 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
389 kg (wet/curb weight)
390 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L) — best estimate based on real-world reports
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Road Glide Ultra
7.8/10
"The best American touring bike if you respect its weight."
Pros
+Frame fairing kills wind turbulence
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is addictive
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
Cons
−Genuinely heavy at low speeds
−Pre-2017 reliability concerns
−Infotainment glitches annoy constantly
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
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