Honda Ctx700 vs Harley-davidson Road Glide
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Ctx700 vs Harley-davidson Road Glide. Honda Ctx700: 47 hp @ 6,250 rpm hp, 228 kg (curb weight, DCT model) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Harley-davidson Road Glide: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 389 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Ctx700
Harley-davidson Road Glide
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
166 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
389 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
47 hp @ 6,250 rpm
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
166 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
228 kg (curb weight, DCT model)
389 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, based on 2023 Milwaukee-Eight 114 model)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Ctx700
7.0/10
"Sensible, reliable commuter that never pretends to be anything else."
Pros
+Exceptional long-term reliability
+DCT genuinely transforms commuting
+Outstanding fuel economy
Cons
−Uninspiring power delivery
−DCT service often neglected
−Resale value drops fast
Harley-davidson Road Glide
7.8/10
"A serious touring weapon — buy 2017-plus and inspect everything thoroughly."
Pros
+Stable frame-mounted fairing
+Milwaukee-Eight genuinely impressive
+Superb long-haul comfort
Cons
−Infotainment screens fail regularly
−Stubborn used pricing
−Heavy in slow maneuvers
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