Touring Motorcycles

2015Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra

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The 2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra is a full-dress tourer with a frame-mounted fairing and windshield. Its oil- and air-cooled 1,688cc V-twin makes 86 hp and 135.6 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and belt drive. A 693 mm seat and 22.7-litre tank suit long two-up trips, at 413.2 kg wet.

Capacity: 1688.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 400.1 kg
Seat height: 693 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%

Cornering35%

City riding30%

Daily riding55%

Touring97%

Two-up90%

Track10%

Best for: It's built for effortless long-distance highway touring with full weather protection, storage, and infotainment rather than for spirited riding.
Built for: It has the character of a relaxed, torque-rich cruiser-tourer, delivering smooth, unhurried power and a commanding, stable presence on the open road.
Not ideal for: It's not for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or a lightweight, nimble city commuter.

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)

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At 693mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 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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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: 130 CO2 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: 0.2149 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
Lubrication system: Dry sump

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: 2507 mm
Seat height: 693 mm
Dry weight: 400.1 kg
Wet weight: 413.2 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.70 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Oil capacity: 3.80 litres

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Twin shocks
Rake (fork angle): 26.0°
Trail: 170 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. 4-piston
Rear brakes: Single disc. 2-piston
Front tyre: 130/80-17
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.

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	2013	2015	2016	2018	2019
Capacity	1688 cc	1688 cc	1688 cc	1746 cc	1868 cc
Dry weight	400 kg	400 kg	407 kg	408 kg	408 kg
Seat height	693 mm	693 mm	735 mm	735 mm	735 mm
Fuel capacity	22.7 L	22.7 L	22.7 L	18.9 L	22.7 L