Which bike is heavier Harley-Davidson Electra Glide or Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special?

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is heavier (387 kg) than Harley-Davidson Electra Glide (372 kg).

Harley-Davidson Electra Glide vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special

Q: Which bike among Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is cheaper?

Which bike among Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is cheaper?

BikeWale brings you comparison of Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Electra Glide is ₹ 24,99,000 and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is ₹ 36,99,251. Harley-Davidson Electra Glide is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is available in 4 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special.

Electra Glide vs Road Glide Special Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Electra Glide	Road Glide Special
Price	₹ 24,99,000	₹ 36,99,251
Capacity	1746 cc	1868 cc
Power	88 bhp @ 5450 rpm	92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm
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Electra Glide

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₹ 24,99,000

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Harley-Davidson
Road Glide Special

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Standard

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 36,99,251

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Electra Glide
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Road Glide Special
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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	88 bhp @ 5,450 rpm	92.5 bhp @ 5,250 rpm
Max Torque	150 Nm @ 3,250 rpm	158 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	1,746	1,868
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	100	102
Stroke (mm)	111	114
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.5:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Belt Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Hydraulically actuated w/ assist-and-slip functions	Hydraulically actuated w/assist and slipper functions
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	22.7	22.7
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	3.8	3.8
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	409	340
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	18	15
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	161	177

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	320	300
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Caliper	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Caliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	18
Front Tyre Size	130/80 - B17	130/60 - B19
Rear Tyre Size	180/65 - B16	180/55 - B18
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	40	40
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	40	40
Front Suspension	49mm forks with dual bending valve suspension	Showa 49mm Dual Bending Valve; 4.6 inches
Rear Suspension	Pre-Load Adjuster Rear Shock Absorbers	Emulsion shocks w/ hand-adjustable spring-preload; 2.1 inches

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	372	387
Overall Length (mm)	2,400	2,430
Overall Width (mm)	960	990
Overall Height (mm)	1,400	1,325
Wheelbase (mm)	1,625	1,625
Ground Clearance (mm)	120	130
Seat Height (mm)	680	695
Chassis Type	Mild tubular steel w/ two-piece stamped and welded backbone	Mild tubular steel w/ two-piece stamped and welded backbone

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	Unlimited Kilometers	Unlimited Kilometers

features


Odometer	Analogue	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
USB charging port	No	Yes
Front storage box	Yes	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Analogue	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	No	Yes
Pillion Seat	No	Yes
Pillion Footrest	No	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	No	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	Maintenance-free, 12V	12V MF
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	High beam, cruise control	Cruise control

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Offers excellent seating comfort
- Perfect for long distance touring
- Loaded with great features
- Massive road presence
- Gets top-quality components
- Comfortable for highway rides
Could be better
- Difficult to ride in the city
- Weight is quite high
- Priced quite high
- Difficult to ride in the city
- Expensive to maintain

Colors


Available Colours	Vivid Black	Vivid Black (Chrome Finish) Billiard Teal (Chrome Finish) Midnight Crimson (Chrome Finish) Billiard Red / Vivid Black (Chrome Finish)

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2021 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special: Road Test Review

02 December 2021

Pratheek Kunder

This is the new Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special – one of the biggest and also one of the most desirable motorcycles ever sold in India and also in the world market.