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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Road King Special vs Harley-davidson Road Glide Special

Harley-davidson Road King Special vs Harley-davidson Road Glide Special

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Road King Special vs Harley-davidson Road Glide Special. Harley-davidson Road King Special: ~90 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107, note: Harley quotes torque more prominently than hp) hp, 363 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed ~177 km/h (estimated; Harley does not officially publish top speed), 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 King Special Harley-davidson Road Glide Special
Horsepower (hp)
90 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
155 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
363 kg
390 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
~90 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107, note: Harley quotes torque more prominently than hp)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
~155 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
150 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
~177 km/h (estimated; Harley does not officially publish top speed)
185 km/h
Weight
363 kg (curb/wet weight)
390 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~6.4 L/100km (approx 15.6 km/L, 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 King Special
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
Harley-davidson Road Glide Special
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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Hi-Output 2-into-1 Exhaust Harley Road Glide
Vance & Hines · Exhaust System
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MRA Vario Touring Screen Harley-Davidson Road Glide
MRA · Windscreen
MRA Vario Touring Screen Harley-Davidson Road Glide
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SW-Motech Engine Guard Crash Bar Road Glide
SW-Motech · Crash Bars
SW-Motech Engine Guard Crash Bar Road Glide
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Givi V56 Maxia 4 Monokey Top Case 56L
Givi · Top Box
Givi V56 Maxia 4 Monokey Top Case 56L
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Saddlemen Road Sofa Seat Harley Road Glide
Saddlemen · Comfort Seat
Saddlemen Road Sofa Seat Harley Road Glide
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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Gloves
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Jacket
Mesh Riding Jacket
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Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
Chain Lube
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