Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special vs Honda Gold Wing
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special or Honda Gold Wing? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Road Glide Special and Gold Wing. Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Price starts at Rs.42.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Road Glide Special and Honda Gold Wing Price starts at Rs.39.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for DCT+ Airbag. Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is 2 cylinder, 1923 cc Engine can generate 92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm power whereas Honda Gold Wing is a 6 cylinder, 1833 cc Engine can generate 124.71bhp @ 5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Road Glide Special provides a mileage of 16 kmpl (base model), and Gold Wing has a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model). Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Honda Gold Wing is available in 1 colours & 3 variants.
Road Glide Special vs Gold Wing
| Key Highlights | Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special | Honda Gold Wing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.42.30 Lakh | Rs.39.90 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 1923 cc | 1833 cc |
| Power | 92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm | 124.71bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| Mileage/Range | 16 kmpl | 14 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| Road Glide Special specifications | Gold Wing specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 48.05 Lakh Price Breakup | 45.33 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22.7 Litres | 21.1 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 1923 cc | 1833 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Road Glide Special Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Gold Wing Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Fixed | Fixed |
Front Disc Size | 300 | 320 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | 36 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | 36 |
Front Wheel Size | 19 | 18 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 40 | 36 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 40 | 36 |
Rear Wheel Size | 18 | 16 |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Front Suspension | Dual Bending Valve | Double Wishbone |
Rear Suspension | Dual Outboard Emulsion with Preload Adjustability | Pro-Arm Single-Sided Swingarm |
Front Tyre Size | 130/60 B19 | 130/70 - 18 |
Instrumentation
| Road Glide Special Instrumentation | Gold Wing Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | Yes | Yes |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Analogue |
Speedometer | Digital | Analogue |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
| Road Glide Special Exterior | Gold Wing Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
| Road Glide Special Warranty | Gold Wing Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 2 Years or Unlimited km | 3 Years/ Unlimited Kms |
Body & Suspension
| Road Glide Special Body & Suspension | Gold Wing Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | - | Aluminium Die-Cast twin tube |
Engine & Transmission
| Road Glide Special Engine & Transmission | Gold Wing Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | - |
Spark Plugs | 2 Per Cylinder | Yes |
Engine Capacity | 1923 cc | 1833 cc |
Engine Type | Milwaukee-Eight 114 | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 24-valve SOHC flat-6 engine |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 6 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Top Speed | 177 kmph | 230 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 103.5 mm x 114.3 mm | 73 mm x 73 mm |
Charging Socket | Yes | Yes |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Six Cylinder |
Cooling type | Air Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm | 124.71bhp @ 5500 rpm |
Max Torque | 158 Nm @ 3250 rpm | 170 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
| Road Glide Special Comfort & Convenience | Gold Wing Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Average Speed Indicator | Yes | No |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | No | Yes |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 3 | - |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | Yes |
Console Type | Semi-Digital | Semi-Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
| Road Glide Special Safety | Gold Wing Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | 3 | - |
Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Yes |
Traction Control System | Yes | No |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Road Glide Special Dimensions & Capacity | Gold Wing Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2430 mm | 2615 mm |
Width | 990 mm | 905 mm |
Height | 1325 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase | 1625 mm | 1695 mm |
Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22.7 Litres | 21.1 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 4.9 Litres | 5.6 Litres |
Body Type | Tourer | Tourer |
Seat Height | 695 mm | 745 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 387 kg | 390 kg |
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Detailed Comparison of Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special and Honda Gold Wing
Safety
Road Glide Special comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Gold Wing has Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch.
Comfort & Convenience
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special has features like Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator and Honda Gold Wing, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Backrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port.
Transmission
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special comes with 6 Manual transmission and Gold Wing comes with 7 Speed Automatic transmission.
Dimensions
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special has a 22.7 Litres fuel tank with 1325 mm seat height. Honda Gold Wing has 1430 mm seat height and 21.1 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special and Honda Gold Wing FAQs
What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special?
The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is Rs. 48.05 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Honda Gold Wing?
The on-road price of Honda Gold Wing is Rs. 45.33 Lakh in New Delhi.