The Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycle specifications include a 1,338 cc (81.64 cu in) engine, power of 60 hp (43.8 kW) @ 5,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 324 kg (714.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 1998 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Harley-Davidson Road Glide compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Harley-Davidson database average.
About 6% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 51st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 61st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 50th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Harley-Davidson specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
60 hp — more powerful than about 51% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
1,338 cc — larger displacement than about 61% of Harley-Davidson models.
684 mm — taller than about 50% of Harley-Davidson models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.185 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 185.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 44.8 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,338 cc (81.64 cu in) |
| Power | 60 hp (43.8 kW) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 104.0 Nm (10.6 kgf-m or 76.7 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2.0 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 324 kg (714.3 lb) |
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| Seat height | 684 mm (26.9 inches) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1852 hp/kg |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Harley-Davidson information before relying on them. Visit the official Harley-Davidson website.