US$ 27900. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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MotoLibrary Score
61/100Sporty
Power/Weight
0.27 hp/kg
Torque
160 Nm
Engine
1868 ccm
Technical Overview
2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special 2023 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special 2023 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special touring motorcycle, Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special 2023 utilizes a 1868 cc (114 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 5,020 rpm while maximum torque reaches 160 Nm (118 lb-ft) at 3,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 53.5 HP per liter and a 1,770 rpm working window between peak torque (3,250 rpm) and peak power (5,020 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special measures 371 kg (818 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.71 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 663 mm (26.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,625 mm (64 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 22.71-liter (6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.47 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 415 km (258 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
53.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.27 HP/kg (3.71 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,250–5,020 rpm
Theoretical Range
~415 km (258 mi)
Engine
Displacement1868.0 ccm (113.99 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Power100.0 HP (73.0 kW)) @ 5020 RPM
Torque160.0 Nm (16.3 kgf-m or 118.0 ft.lbs) @ 3250 RPM
Compression10.5:1
Bore x Stroke102.0 x 114.3 mm (4.0 x 4.5 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationDry sump
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.47 litres/100 km (18.3 km/l or 43.00 mpg)
Chassis
Trail173 mm (6.8 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, 49 mm dual bending valve
Seat Height663 mm (26.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2430 mm (95.7 inches)
Fuel Capacity22.71 litres (6.00 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsVivid Black, Baja Orange, Gray Haze, Bright Billiard Blue/Billiard Gray, Atlas Silver Metallic, Prospect Gold, Industrial Yellow/Vivid Black Black Denim, Gunship Gray, White Sand Pearl, Reef Blue/Vivid Black, Redline Red
Notes
Small windshield. Cruise control. Alarm. Infotainment. USB. Bluetooth.
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Transmission
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