Built around Harley-Davidson's touring motorcycle platform, the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide 3 pairs a 1868.2 cc (114 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 90 HP (65.7 kW) at 4,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 161.4 Nm (119 lb-ft) at 2,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 48.2 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (2,750 rpm) and peak power (4,750 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Road Glide 3 measures 527.5 kg (1163 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (5.86 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 673 mm (26.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,669 mm (65.7 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.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2023 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
48.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.17 HP/kg (5.86 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
2,750–4,750 rpm
Theoretical Range
~415 km (258 mi)
Engine
Displacement1868.2 ccm (114.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsMilwaukee-Eight™ 114
Power90.0 HP (65.7 kW)) @ 4750 RPM
Torque161.4 Nm (16.5 kgf-m or 119.0 ft.lbs) @ 2750 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
LubricationDry sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
DrivelineChain, 34/46 ratio primary drive
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.47 litres/100 km (18.3 km/l or 43.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases126.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Seat Height673 mm (26.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2616 mm (103.0 inches)
Fuel Capacity22.71 litres (6.00 US gallons)
Oil Capacity4.70 litres (4.97 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsVivid Black, Bright Billiard Blue, Gray Haze
InstrumentsFull Color TFT. Speedometer, tachometer, fuel, and voltage gauges; display features odometer, trip A, trip B, range to empty, gear indicator
LightDual halogen headlight
Carrying CapacityHard saddle bags, 2.0 cu ft volume
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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