Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra vs Honda Cbf1000. Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, net rating — best estimate) hp, 591 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model) weight, top speed 177 km/h (approx., note: electronically limited and varies by configuration), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Tri Glide Ultra
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
161 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
591 kg
256 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, net rating — best estimate)
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
161 Nm @ 3,250 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114)
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h (approx., note: electronically limited and varies by configuration)
225 km/h
Weight
591 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra
7.5/10
"The ultimate touring trike if you budget for inevitable electrical sorting."
Pros
+Unmatched long-distance touring comfort
+Massive practical luggage capacity
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is addictive
Cons
−Electrical gremlins are common
−Reverse motor fails frequently
−Fuel economy genuinely disappoints
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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