2014 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Harley-Davidson's touring motorcycle lineup, the 2014 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special features a 1688 cc (103 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 135.6 Nm (100 lb-ft) at 3,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 98.4 x 111.3 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches) with a 9.7:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Street Glide Special measures 367.9 kg (811 lbs) wet (curb). 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 1,613 mm (63.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 22.71-liter (6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 406 km (252 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 2014 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~406 km (252 mi)
Engine
Displacement1688.0 ccm (103.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin Cam 103™ with Integrated Oil-Cooler
Torque135.6 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 100.0 ft.lbs) @ 3250 RPM
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
Fuel capacity helps estimate touring range and how often you may need to stop.
Brakes
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Suspension
Suspension details can matter for comfort, road feel and long-distance riding.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
