Touring Motorcycles

2008Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide

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The 2008 Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide is a heavyweight touring cruiser designed for long-distance riders seeking comfort and stability on open roads. Powered by a 1573cc air-cooled V-twin engine producing 125.56 Nm of torque, it delivers smooth, low-end grunt ideal for highway cruising. Known for its distinctive batwing fairing and relaxed riding geometry, the Road Glide excels at multi-day adventures with its spacious seating and classic American touring character.

Capacity: 1573.3 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 341.1 kg
Seat height: 749 mm
Power: 75.0 HP (55.2 kW)

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What’s new for the 2008 Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide

vs the 2007

Spec	2007	2008
Power	—	75.0 HP (55.2 kW)
Dry weight	345.2 kg (761.0 pounds)	341.1 kg (752.0 pounds)
Fuel capacity	18.90 litres (4.99 US gallons)	22.70 litres (6.00 US gallons)

Other years 2007 2008 2009

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering35%

City riding35%

Daily riding55%

Touring95%

Two-up85%

Track10%

Best for: Built primarily for long-distance highway touring with a fairing, weather protection, and all-day comfort in mind.
Built for: Suits a laid-back cruiser rider who values relaxed torque, classic V-twin character, and mile-eating stability over sharp handling or outright speed.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders seeking agile cornering, off-road capability, or lightweight sporty handling.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 749mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2008 Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1573.3 ccm
Power: 75.0 HP (55.2 kW)
CO2 Emissions: 101 CO2 g/km
Torque: 125.6 Nm (12.8 kgf-m) @ 3500 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 4.40 litres/100 km (22.7 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.2199 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 95.3 x 111.3 mm
Compression: 9.2:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1613 mm
Overall length: 2380 mm
Seat height: 749 mm
Dry weight: 341.1 kg
Wet weight: 357.9 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.70 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm

Chassis & suspension

Rake (fork angle): 26.0°

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. 4-piston calipers
Rear brakes: Single disc. 4-piston calipers
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR19
Rear tyre: 240/40-R18

Other

Color options: Vivid Black, Black Pearl, Pewter Pearl, Dark Blue Pearl (New), Crimson Red Sunglo (New), Crimson Red Denim (New), Candy Red Sunglo, Mirage Orange Pearl, 105th Anniversary Copper Pearl/Vivid Black

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2007	2008	2009
Capacity	1573 cc	1573 cc	1584 cc
Dry weight	345 kg	341 kg	355 kg
Seat height	749 mm	749 mm	683 mm
Fuel capacity	18.9 L	22.7 L	22.7 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 2 open recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUIDJan 2018 · 18V076000

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the Owners Manual.

Risk: These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAPJul 2008 · 08V357000

HARLEY DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 47,579 MY 2008 FLHP, FLHPE, FLHR, FLHRC, FLHRSE4, FLHT, FLHTC, FLHTCU, FLHTCUSE3, FLHTP, FLHX, AND FLTR MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CRACKING OF THE FUEL FILTER SHELL LEADING TO LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE. THIS LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE CAN CAUSE DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE AND, IN SOME CASES, MAY CAUSE AN ENGINE STALL OR A NO-START CONDITION.

Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER SHELL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Source: NHTSA. View all Harley-Davidson recalls →