The Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special motorcycle dimensions for 2015-2023 is length 95.7 in (2,430 mm), wheelbase 64 in (1,625 mm), seat height 26.1 in (663 mm) to 27.4 in (696 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.7 in (120 mm) to 5.5 in (140 mm).
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Harley-Davidson models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Harley-Davidson models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Harley-Davidson model group.
Specification differences by model year
Only dimensions that actually change between the supplied years are shown below. Unchanged specifications are omitted.
Seat height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.4 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.9% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 31.7 in (805 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.6%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Harley-Davidson models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 95.7 in (2,430 mm) | 96.5 in (2,451 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 64 in (1,625 mm) | 64 in (1,625 mm) | About the same as median |
| Seat height | 27.4 in (695 mm) | 27.3 in (693 mm) | 0.1 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.4 in (695 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.1 in above the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 64 in (1,625 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special a wheelbase around the category middle. About the same as the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 0.4 in above the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special compact or large?
The representative overall length is 95.7 in (2,430 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special shorter than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 0.8 in below the category median.
Did the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 27.4 in (696 mm) in 2015 to 26.1 in (663 mm) in 2022-2023, a change of 1.3 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special?
The main listed figures are overall length 95.7 in (2,430 mm), wheelbase 64 in (1,625 mm), seat height 27.4 in (695 mm), and ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.6%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.