Touring Motorcycles

2013Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom

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The 2013 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom is a premium touring cruiser designed for long-distance riders seeking comfort and style. Its distinctive batwing fairing and integrated 103-cubic-inch Twin Cam engine deliver commanding torque, while the six-speed transmission and belt drive ensure smooth, refined highway cruising for extended journeys.

Capacity: 1688.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 367.0 kg
Seat height: 663 mm
Power: 86.0 HP (63.3 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering40%

City riding35%

Daily riding60%

Touring96%

Two-up88%

Track10%

Best for: Built for long-distance highway touring with a torque-heavy V-twin that favors relaxed cruising over outright acceleration.
Built for: A big-torque, laid-back cruiser-tourer with a commanding presence, chrome-heavy styling, and a fairing built for eating up interstate miles.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or lightweight city nimbleness.

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

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Units

At 663mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2013 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a slightly forward 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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Range and running costs

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1688.0 ccm
Power: 86.0 HP (63.3 kW)
CO2 Emissions: 158 CO2 g/km
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 6.73 L/100km (35.0 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 4.6 CO g/km
Torque: 135.6 Nm (13.8 kgf-m) @ 3250 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.2343 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 98.4 x 111.3 mm
Compression: 9.6:1
Cooling system: Oil & air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 2

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: 2413 mm
Seat height: 663 mm
Dry weight: 367.0 kg
Wet weight: 380.1 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.70 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Oil capacity: 3.80 litres

Chassis & suspension

Rake (fork angle): 26.0°
Trail: 170 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. 4-piston
Rear brakes: Single disc. 2-piston
Front tyre: 130/70-18
Rear tyre: 180/65-16

Other

Color options: Candy Orange with Pale Gold Pinstripes, Vivid Black with Medium Silver Pinstripes, Big Blue Pearl with Blue Pinstripes, Black Denim with Medium Red Pinstripes
Comments: Windshield.
Fuel Tank Material: Metal

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