Across 9 covered model years from 2015 to 2023, the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 848.8 lb (385 kg) to 855.4 lb (388 kg) and dry weights ranging from 813.5 lb (369 kg) to 820.1 lb (372 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special weight overview
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is heavier than about 70% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 848.8 lb (385 kg) to 855.4 lb (388 kg) |
| Dry weight | 813.5 lb (369 kg) to 820.1 lb (372 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,688 cc to 1,868 cc |
| Power | 87 hp to 100 hp |
| Torque | 101.8 lb-ft (138 Nm) to 122 lb-ft (165.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6 US gal (22.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2015 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.25 hp / 100 lb to 11.72 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.53 lb / hp to 9.76 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.99 lb-ft / 100 lb to 14.26 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.99 cc / lb to 2.19 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.7 lb / 100 cc to 50.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% to 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 850.8 lb (385.9 kg) to 857.4 lb (388.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2015-2023 years, listed wet/running weight is 848.8 lb (385 kg) to 855.4 lb (388 kg) and listed dry weight is 813.5 lb (369 kg) to 820.1 lb (372 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles?
Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 70% of 75 touring motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2015-2023 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special?
Based on the supplied 6 US gal (22.71 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 1,033 lb (468.5 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 10.25 hp per 100 lb to 11.72 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 67th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 850.8 lb (385.9 kg) to 857.4 lb (388.9 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.99 lb-ft per 100 lb to 14.26 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.99 cc per lb to 2.19 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Harley-Davidson website.