Harley-davidson Flhxs Street Glide Special Review
"Best used touring Harley money can buy, if budgeted correctly."
Key Specs
Used Buyer Review
The Street Glide Special is genuinely one of the better used buys in the touring segment, but you need to go in with your eyes open. The Milwaukee-Eight 114 (2017+) transformed this bike from adequate to genuinely impressive — smoother, cooler-running, and with enough grunt to haul two-up without embarrassing itself. The BOOM! GTS infotainment is legitimately good, and those Showa dual-bending-valve forks are a real upgrade over older setups. Avoid pre-2017 Twin Cam examples unless the price is seriously compelling. The real gotcha is maintenance costs. These bikes eat tires faster than you'd expect, and dealer service bills can make your eyes water. Always check for stage tuning — most examples have been fiddled with, which isn't always bad, but unlicensed tunes can cause long-term engine issues. Inspect the primary chain tensioner area for leaks and confirm the fairing lowers haven't been crashed. Budget $1,500 annually for upkeep and you'll be fine.
Pros
Cons
New riders or tight annual maintenance budgets
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