Honda Ctx700 vs Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Ctx700
Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
161 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
591 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
47 hp @ 6,250 rpm
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, net rating — best estimate)
Torque
60 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
161 Nm @ 3,250 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114)
Top Speed
160 km/h
177 km/h (approx., note: electronically limited and varies by configuration)
Weight
228 kg (curb weight, DCT model)
591 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
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 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
Top 10 Accessories
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