Harley-davidson Switchback vs Harley-davidson Sport Glide
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Switchback vs Harley-davidson Sport Glide. Harley-davidson Switchback: 67 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 318 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Harley-davidson Sport Glide: 86 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 309 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Switchback
Harley-davidson Sport Glide
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
86 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
145 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
309 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
67 hp @ 5,500 rpm
86 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
110 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
309 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Switchback
7.0/10
"A flawed but likeable do-it-all Harley worth buying at the right price."
Pros
+Nimble Dyna-based handling
+Strong Twin Cam 103
+Versatile convertible concept
Cons
−Lean stock fueling issues
−Convertible hardware corrodes easily
−Cam chest oil leaks common
Harley-davidson Sport Glide
7.8/10
"The sleeper bagger that punches above its used price tag."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight pulls strong everywhere
+Detachable gear actually works
+Handles better than expected
Cons
−Suspension needs immediate upgrading
−Seat comfort drops off fast
−Early compensator issues exist
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