Harley-davidson Road Glide Ultra vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Road Glide Ultra vs Honda Cbf1000. 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. 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 Ultra
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
162 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
389 kg
256 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (note: estimated, Harley-Davidson does not officially publish peak HP figures)
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
162 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
389 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 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)
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
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
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