Which bike is better Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special or Harley-Davidson Road King?

According to our average user rating, Harley-Davidson Road King has a score of 5.0/5 while Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is rated 3.0/5.

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

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is heavier (387 kg) than Harley-Davidson Road King (375 kg).

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special vs Harley-Davidson Road King

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

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

BikeWale brings you comparison of Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special and Harley-Davidson Road King. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is ₹ 36,03,498 and Harley-Davidson Road King is ₹ 27,77,374. Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is available in 4 colours and 1 variant and Harley-Davidson Road King is available in 3 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 Road Glide Special and Harley-Davidson Road King.

Road Glide Special vs Road King Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Road Glide Special	Road King
Price	₹ 36,03,498	₹ 27,77,374
Capacity	1868 cc	1746 cc
Power	92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm	83.14 bhp @ 5020 rpm
Economy	--	--

Hide common features

Harley-Davidson
Road Glide Special

Version
Standard

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 36,03,498

On-road price
Harley-Davidson
Road King

Version
Standard

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 27,77,374

On-road price
Add bike to compare

Hide common features

Harley-Davidson
Road Glide Special
Standard

On-road price
Harley-Davidson
Road King
Standard

On-road price
Add bike to compare
Add another bike

Specifications
Features
BikeWale's Take
Colours
Reviews
Images
Similar Comparisons
Expert Comparisons

Specifications
Features
BikeWale's Take
Colours
Reviews
Images
Similar Comparison
Expert Comparison

Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	92.5 bhp @ 5,250 rpm	83.14 bhp @ 5,020 rpm
Max Torque	158 Nm @ 3,250 rpm	147 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)	1,868	1,746
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	102	100
Stroke (mm)	114	111
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	10.0:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Belt Drive	Belt Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Hydraulically actuated w/assist and slipper functions	Hydraulically actuated w/ assist-and-slip 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	340	409
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	15	18
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	177	160

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)	300	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	300	300
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Caliper	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Caliper
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	18
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	18
Front Tyre Size	130/60B19 61H	BW 130/70B18 63H
Rear Tyre Size	180/55B18 80H	BW 180/55B18 80H
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	No
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	Showa 49mm Dual Bending Valve; 4.6 inches	49 mm Dual Bending Valve
Rear Suspension	Emulsion shocks w/ hand-adjustable spring-preload; 2.1 inches	Premium standard height hand-adjustable rear suspension

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	387	375
Overall Length (mm)	2,430	2,450
Overall Width (mm)	990	960
Overall Height (mm)	1,325	1,430
Wheelbase (mm)	1,625	1,625
Ground Clearance (mm)	130	135
Seat Height (mm)	695	705
Chassis Type	Mild tubular steel w/ two-piece stamped and welded backbone	Mild steel; tubular frame

Manufacturer Warranty


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

features


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

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Massive road presence
- Gets top-quality components
- Comfortable for highway rides
- Large windscreen proves useful during touring
- Motor is extremely refined and torquey
- Great seating comfort
Could be better
- Difficult to ride in the city
- Expensive to maintain
- Overall weight is on the higher side
- Difficult to ride in the city
- Priced quite high

Colors


Available Colours	Vivid Black (Chrome Finish) Billiard Teal (Chrome Finish) Midnight Crimson (Chrome Finish) Billiard Red / Vivid Black (Chrome Finish)	Vivid Black Billiard Red Midnight Crimson / Stone Washed White Pearl

Reviews

Overall rating
3.0(4 ratings)

5.0(3 ratings)
Reviews
Most recent -- --

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.

2021 Harley-Davidson Road King: Road Test Review

26 November 2021

Anuj Mishra

As Harley’s website states, it’s meant for the ‘riders looking to burn through miles with authority.’ While that definitely sounds rosy, let’s see how much of it we agree with.