Harley-Davidson Road Glide

The most significant difference is the fairing: the Road Glide features a frame-mounted "Sharknose" fairing, while the Street Glide utilizes a fork-mounted "Batwing" fairing. Because the Road Glide's fairing is attached to the frame, the handlebars turn independently of the windscreen. This design reduces front-end buffeting at highway speeds and provides a very stable steering feel.

The modern Harley-Davidson Road Glide is powered by the Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin engine, which provides 119 pound-feet of torque. Higher trim levels, such as the Road Glide CVO, are equipped with the massive Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine. These engines offer a counter-balanced ride to reduce vibration, which was a major upgrade over older Twin Cam engines.

Yes, the Road Glide is built for touring and comes standard with the advanced Harley-Davidson Skyline OS infotainment system. This system features a color TFT touchscreen that provides navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, and audio management. The bike is also equipped with saddlebag speakers (and fairing speakers) specifically tuned for highway speeds.

The Harley-Davidson Road Glide is a heavyweight touring motorcycle with a running weight of roughly 830 to 850 pounds, depending on the specific trim and fluids. Despite its massive size, it features an Enforcer front end and dual floating rotors with powerful Brembo brakes to manage the weight safely. Riders often appreciate the low center of gravity when maneuvering at low speeds.