Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the touring motorcycle segment, the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Limited utilizes a 1868 cc (114 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 89 HP (65 kW) at 5,450 rpm while maximum torque reaches 165.4 Nm (122 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 47.6 HP per liter and a 2,450 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 rpm) and peak power (5,450 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 Limited measures 422.8 kg (932 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.75 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 691 mm (27.2 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.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2020 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
47.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.21 HP/kg (4.75 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,000–5,450 rpm
Theoretical Range
~415 km (258 mi)
Engine
Displacement1868.0 ccm (113.99 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin-Cooled™ Milwaukee-Eight® 114
Power89.0 HP (65.0 kW)) @ 5450 RPM
Torque165.4 Nm (16.9 kgf-m or 122.0 ft.lbs) @ 3000 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
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)
Exhaust2:1:2 dual exhaust with 4 in. tapered mufflers
Chassis
Rake26.0°
Trail170 mm (6.7 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, 49 mm dual bending valve
Rear SuspensionTwin shocks, Premium standard height hand-adjustable rear suspension
Wheelbase1625 mm (64.0 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/70-B18
Rear Tyre180/55-B18
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. 4-piston
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston
WheelsSlicer II cast aluminum with clear coat. Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall tires.
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight406.9 kg (897.0 pounds)
Weight incl.422.8 kg (932.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2187 HP/kg
Seat Height691 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2596 mm (102.2 inches)
Fuel Capacity22.71 litres (6.00 US gallons)
Oil Capacity4.70 litres (4.97 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsVivid Black, Gray Haze/Silver Fortune, Bright Billiard Blue/Billiard Gray, Atlas Silver Metallic, Prospect Gold/Vivid Black
Instruments6.5 inch color TFT. Gauges styled to complement each vehicle. Display features odometer, trip A, trip B, range to empty and gear indicator; and larger tell-tale indicators.
LightLED headlight
Carrying CapacitySaddle bags. Top box. 4.7 cu ft luggage volume.
Notes
Small windshield. Cruise control. Alarm. Infotainment. Bluetooth. USB.Electronic linked braking.
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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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