Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special - 2023 Specifications and Reviews
The 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is a premium touring cruiser designed for long-distance riders seeking comfort and commanding presence. Powered by the Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-twin engine producing 100 hp and 160 Nm of torque, it excels at highway cruising with its advanced fairing, generous storage, and smooth power delivery. Known for its distinctive batwing fairing and road-hugging stability, this bike suits experienced riders who prioritize comfort and technology on extended journeys.
General information | |
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| Category | Touring |
| Year | 2023 |
| Model | Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers |
| Greenhouse gases | 126.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.47 litres/100 km (18.3 km/l or 43.00 mpg) |
| Driveline | Chain, 34/46 ratio primary drive |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Transmission type | Belt (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Bore x Stroke | 102.0 x 114.3 mm (4.0 x 4.5 inches) |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Torque | 160.0 Nm (16.3 kgf-m or 118.0 ft.lbs) @ 3250 Revolutions">RPM |
| Power | 100.0 Horsepower">HP (73.0 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 5020 Revolutions">RPM |
| Engine details | Milwaukee-Eight® 114 |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1868.0 ccm (113.99 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Gloss Black Prodigy wheels. Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall tires. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. 4-piston |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. 4-piston |
| Rear tire | 180/55-B18 |
| Front tire | 130/60-B19 |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shocks, premium low hand-adjustable |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, 49 mm dual bending valve |
| Trail | 173 mm (6.8 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 26.0° |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 4.90 litres (5.18 US quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 22.71 litres (6.00 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1625 mm (64.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2430 mm (95.7 inches) |
| Seat height | 663 mm (26.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2695 HP/kg |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 386.9 kg (853.0 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 371.0 kg (818.0 pounds) |
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Other specs | |
| Comments | Small windshield. Cruise control. Alarm. Infotainment. USB. Bluetooth. |
| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags, 2.7 cu ft |
| Light | LED headlight |
| Instruments | and .5 inch colour 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 |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Vivid Black, Baja Orange, Gray Haze, Bright Billiard Blue/Billiard Gray, Atlas Silver Metallic, Prospect Gold, Industrial Yellow/Vivid Black Black Denim, Gunship Gray, White Sand Pearl, Reef Blue/Vivid Black, Redline Red |
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