It is no secret that Harley-Davidson is the ultimate big daddy when it comes to luxury bikes. The company has a reputation for producing some incredible, jaw-dropping, luxury two-wheelers and the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is no different. The Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is a blacked-out performance bagger loaded with stunning features.
Are you seeking a monster with a classic touring design and a modern look? Do you want a machine with stretched bags and Prodigy wheels to explore new roads? The answer to your questions is the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special.
Here's everything you need to know about the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special.
A Complete Package
As the name suggests, the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is indeed a special bike. Powered by an ultra-strong Milwaukee-Eight Engine, the Road Glide Special can make up to 123 lb-ft of torque at a low 3250 rpm. The power gushes through a chain primary drive, 6-speed transmission, and then the belt final drive. Harley retains its classic cooling fins on the Road Glide Special, instead of a radiator; but the lifeblood of the engine remains protected by the stock oil cooler. This Harley beast boasts an impressive mileage of around 45 miles per gallon depending on whether or not you're using ethanol blends. The fairing on this bike is wide and sharp to help it cut through the wind, while the smoked windshield and the upright riding position adds to the rider's convenience at higher speeds. Speaking of speed, the Road Glide Special can clock up to 200 km/h.
The automation of the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is dictated by a 6.5-inch screen. It allows you to tune in to your favorite songs while on the go, make phone calls via Bluetooth, and more. This stunning Harley two-wheeler keeps you updated with real-time weather data and GPS-supported navigation. There's an inbuilt 12-volt socket if you want to charge your smartphone on the go.
Speaking of convenience, the laden seat height is set perfectly low at 25.9 inches. The styling on the seat bears a remarkable resemblance with the Mustang-style tapered seats that most heavy-bike riders prefer. The geometrical calculations are perfect too! The steering head establishes a primary rake angle of 26 degrees; however, an offset in the triple-tree makes the effective rake angle 29.25 degrees. The long 6.8-inch trailing figure provides stable and solid tracking. You need not worry about emergency braking as the bike features the best quality, four-piston Brembo Callipers. To ascertain maximum safety, the makers have employed the H-D Reflex Linked Brake System for the latest version. ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) comes standard too. The motorcycle is equipped with reflex defensive rider systems (RDRS) that enhance the corner-sensitive ABS; traction control and Drag Torque Slip Mitigation. The Road Glide Special is as safe as a fortress on wheels and makes a strong case for being the most complete bike out there.
Salute To Style
Harley bikes may have competitors as far as the class series and the model line are concerned, but there aren't many bikes out there that match the looks of this monster. The front of the bike looks radiant and bedazzling. The fairing boasts a smoothened paint job that complements the stylish LED headlights, that light up the road as well as the eyes of on-lookers. The bike sports stretchered hard side bags that provide a safe and sturdy 2.7 cubic feet of secure storage at all times. The LED turning lights and tail-lights ensure you are visible to vehicles behind you in the dark, while also adding to the style quotient. The latest Road Glide Special also boasts the evergreen and classical radio-antenna mounted externally on the left part of the rear-center of the bike. Wheels are a major part of the outlook of a bike, and the Sports Glide Special comes with the perfect pair of cast aluminum alloy wheels that add to the safety, grip, and beauty of this street beast. Both the 19-inch front wheel and the 18 inch rear wheel show off the marvelous gloss black prodigy design with all-around 300mm discs. Even with all the flashy motorcycles out in the market today, the Sports Glide Special retains its title for being unique and supreme in terms of looks and style.
Plethora Of Paint Choices and Special Edition Models
The all-new Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special takes customization to a whole new level. While you do have the option to opt for one of the six available color schemes, the company offers much more than that to stand all the way out. One of the catchy one-liners on the company's official website reads, "Whether rolling up to the roadhouse or rolling on the throttle, there’s nothing better than commanding attention on a stunning custom bike." and we couldn't agree more. One of the special paint jobs Harley offers with the Road Glide Special is the Special Edition Eagle Eye version - so rare and unique that its production has been limited to just 900 units worldwide. The neon-yellow paint job and eagle graphic of the SE is sure to blow you away at first glance (as pictured above). The other one is the Special Edition Two-Tone Paint model that upholds the spirit of American touring. With this special edition paint scheme, you can pick from one of the two bold color options on offer, each featuring a Stone Washed White stripe running down the bike’s center, and proudly displaying the classic Harley-Davidson no. 1 race logo.
The Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is available at a base price of $34,399. Wanna take it for a spin? Request a test ride today.