Road Glide

2001 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2001 Harley-Davidson Road Glide utilizes a 1450 cc (88.5 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 67 HP (48.9 kW) at 5,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 110 Nm (81.1 lb-ft) at 3,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 46.2 HP per liter and a 2,100 rpm working window between peak torque (3,100 rpm) and peak power (5,200 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 measures 355 kg (783 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.3 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 684 mm (26.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 15 indexed model years from 1998 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.