Built around Harley-Davidson's touring motorcycle platform, the 2026 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Limited utilizes a 1923 cc engine layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 106 HP, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 1 qt. (.95 l ) gearbox and belt, 32/68 ratio final drive. With a specific output of 55.1 HP per liter, 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 919 kg (2026 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.67 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 27 mm (1.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 64 mm (2.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 6-liter (1.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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
55.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.67 kg/HP)
Standover Height
27 mm (1.1 in)
Engine
Displacement1923 cc
Engine DetailsFLTRXL Road Glide® Limited
Power106 HP
Torque131 ft-lb
Compression10.3:1
Valves/CylinderPushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; four valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) 3
Transmission
Gearbox1 qt. (.95 l )
Final DriveBelt, 32/68 ratio
ClutchMechanically actuated 10 plate wet, Assist and Slip
Chassis
Frame TypeMild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin down-tubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded.
Trail6.8 in. (173 mm)
Front Suspension49mm (1.9 in) Dual Bending Valve
Rear Suspension3 in. (76.2 mm) Dual adjustable emulsions suspension with remote preload adjustment on the left shock, and threaded preload on the right shock
Wheelbase64 in. (1,625 mm)
Ground Clearance5.1 in. (130 mm)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.919 lb
Seat Height27.5 in
Fuel Capacity6 gal
Other
Starter1.6 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
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Suspension
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Transmission
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