The Road Glide Special is offered with new two-tone paint options, and with a choice of a blacked-out or bright chrome styling treatments, giving the customer a choice of a look that’s dark and sinister, or brilliant and more traditional. All Special models are now equipped with the high-performance Ventilator air cleaner with a washable filter element, and a new low-profile engine guard. This performance bagger combines menacing style with aerodynamic comfort and the power of the Milwaukee-Eight® 114 engine.
Technical Specification
| Model | FLTRXS Road Glide® Special |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 95.7 in. (2,430 mm) |
| Overall Width | 39 in. (990 mm) |
| Overall Height | 52.2 in. (1,325 mm) |
| Seat Height, Laden | 25.9 in. (658 mm) |
| Seat Height, Unladen | 27.4 in. (695 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in. (130 mm) |
| Rake (steering head) (deg) | 26 |
| Fork Angle (deg) | 29.25 |
| Trail | 6.8 in. (173 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 64 in. (1,625 mm) |
| Tires, Type | Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall front and rear |
| Tires, Front Model | D408F |
| Tires, Front Specification | 130/60B19 61H |
| Tires, Rear Model | D407T |
| Tires, Rear Specification | 180/55B18 80H |
| Fuel Capacity | 6 gal. (22.7 l) |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity, Fuel Injection (warning light) | 1 gal. (3.8 l) |
| Oil Capacity (w/filter) | 5.2 qt. (4.9 l) |
| Transmission Capacity | 1 qt. (.95 l) |
| Primary Chain Case Capacity | 1.1 qts. (1 l) |
| Coolant Capacity | N/A |
| Weight, As Shipped | 818 lb. (371 kg) |
| Weight, In Running Order | 853 lb. (387 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 1,360 lb. (617 kg) |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating, Front | 500 lb. (227 kg) |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating, Rear | 927 lb. (420 kg) |
| Luggage Capacity -Volume | 2.7 cu ft (0.071 m3) |
| Engine | |
| Engine | Milwaukee-Eight™ 114 |
| Valves | Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; four valves per cylinder |
| Bore | 4.016 in. (102 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.5 in. (114 mm) |
| Displacement | 114 cu in (1,868 cc) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel System | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Air Cleaner | Paper, washable |
| Exhaust | 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers |
| Lubrication System | Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler |
| Drivetrain | |
| Primary Drive | Chain, 34/46 ratio |
| Final Drive | Belt, 32/68 ratio |
| Clutch | Mechanically actuated 10 plate wet, Assist and Slip |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Cruise Drive® |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 1st | 9.593 |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd | 6.65 |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd | 4.938 |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 4th | 4 |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 5th | 3.407 |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 6th | 2.875 |
| Chassis | |
| Frame | Mild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded. |
| Swingarm | Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded. |
| Front Fork | 49mm Dual Bending Valve |
| Rear Shocks | Premium Low Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension |
| Wheels, Front Type | Gloss Black Prodigy |
| Wheels, Front Width | 3.5 in. (89 mm) |
| Wheels, Front Height | 19 in. (483 mm) |
| Wheels, Rear Type | Gloss Black Prodigy |
| Wheels, Rear Width | 5 in. (127 mm) |
| Wheels, Rear Height | 18 in. (457 mm) |
| Brakes, Caliper Type | 32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear |
| Brakes, Rotor Type | Dual floating rotors (front), fixed rotor (rear) |
| Brakes, Front Diameter | 11.8 in. (300 mm) |
| Brakes, Front Thickness | 0.2 in. (5.1 mm) |
| Brakes, Front is dual | Yes |
| Brakes, Rear Diameter | 11.8 in. (300 mm) |
| Brakes, Rear Thickness | 0.28 in. (7.1 mm) |
| Brakes, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Standard |
| Suspension Travel, Front | 4.6 in. (117 mm) |
| Suspension Travel, Rear | 2.1 in. (54 mm) |
| Performance | |
| Engine Torque Testing Method | J1349 |
| Engine Torque | 118 ft-lb (160 Nm) |
| Engine Torque (rpm) | 3,250 |
| Lean Angle Testing Method | J1168 |
| Lean Angle, Right (deg.) | 32 |
| Lean Angle, Left (deg.) | 31 |
| Fuel Economy Testing Method | Estimated City/Hwy |
| Fuel Economy | 43 mpg (5.5 l/100 km) |
| Electric | |
| Battery | Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 28-amp/hour, 405 cca (per Battery Council International Rating) |
| Charging | Three-phase, 48-amp system (600W @ 13V, 2000 rpm, 625W max power @ 13V) |
| Starting | 1.6 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement |
| Lights (as per country regulation), Headlamp | LED 40-watt, 1,060 lumen low beam, 60-watt, 1560 lumen high beam. |
| Lights (as per country regulation), Tail/Stop | 8W/28W |
| Lights (as per country regulation), Front Signal Lights | 8W/28W |
| Lights (as per country regulation), Indicator Lamps | High beam, running lights, directional lights, low oil pressure, neutral, engine diagnostics, battery, cruise control, accessory, security system, gear indication, low fuel warning, ABS, miles to empty display, fog/aux lamp indicator |
| Lights, Rear Turn Signals | |
| Gauges | Gauges styled to complement each vehicle. Display features odometer, trip A, trip B, range to empty and gear indicator; and larger tell-tale indicators. |
| Auxiliary Lamps | N/A |
| Electric Power Outlet | Electric power accessory port in fairing |
| GPS System | Boom!™ Box 6.5GT audio system with GPS and touchscreen |
| Reverse Gear | N/A |
| Warranty And Service | |
| Warranty | 24 months (unlimited mileage) |
| Service Interval | First 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter |
Images (click to enlarge)
Road Glide Special chrome engine
Road Glide Special black engine
Road Glide Special blue
Road Glide Special headlamp
Road Glide Special riding position
Road Glide Special red black
