2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special 2016


2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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Like the rock that diverts the mainstream, our frame-mounted Road Glide® Special motorcycle fairing splits the wind and conventional opinion alike. This is an exercise in how far you can take a motorcycle in terms of miles, attitude and function.

General information
Model Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
Model year 2016
Category Touring
Price as newUS$ 23499. Euro 26145. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.8  See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 1688.0 ccm (103.00 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Engine details Integrated Oil-Cooler
Power output 87.0 HP (63.5 kW)) @ 5000 RPM
Torque 138.0 Nm (14.1 kgf-m or 101.8 ft.lbs) @ 3250 RPM
Compression 9.7:1
Bore x stroke 98.4 x 111.3 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches)
Fuel system Injection. ESPFI
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Lubrication system Dry sump
Cooling system Oil & air
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Driveline Chain, 34/46 ratio primary drive
Fuel consumption 5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust system Chrome, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle) 26.0°
Trail 173 mm (6.8 inches)
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Twin shocks
Front tire 130/70-BW18
Rear tire 180/65-BW16
Front brakes Double disc. ABS. 4-piston
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. 4-piston
Wheels Enforcer Cast Aluminum
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 369.0 kg (813.5 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 385.0 kg (848.8 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.2358 HP/kg
Seat height 695 mm (27.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2430 mm (95.7 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1625 mm (64.0 inches)
Fuel capacity 22.71 litres (6.00 US gallons)
Oil capacity 3.80 litres (4.02 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options Black Denim, Velocity Red Sunglo, Vivid Black, Black Quartz, Superior Blue, Cosmic Blue Pearl, Hard Candy Black Gold Flake, Hard Candy Gold Flake.
Starter Electric
Instruments Fairing-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer; time-of-day clock on CD player/stereo; dual trip meter; low fuel indicator light and mileage countdown feature; low oil pressure indicator light; engine diagnostics readout; LED indicator lights; 6-speed indicator light Tachometer with fuel, voltage, oil pressure and ambient air temperature gauges
Light High beam, running lights, front fender light, directional light bar, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals, security system (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warning, cruise control (optional), ABS (optional)
Carrying capacity Saddle bags
Comments Small windshield. Cruse control. Alarm.
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