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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.40.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for BS6 and Honda Gold Wing Price starts at Rs.39.20 Lakh (ex-showroom) for DCT+ Airbag. Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is 2 cylinder, 1868 cc Engine can generate 92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm power whereas Honda Gold Wing is a 6 cylinder, 1833 cc Engine can generate 124.7 bhp @ 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 5 colours & 2 variants whereas Honda Gold Wing is available in 2 colours & 2 variants.

Road Glide Special vs Gold Wing

Key HighlightsHarley-Davidson Road Glide SpecialHonda Gold Wing
PriceRs.40.49 LakhRs.39.20 Lakh
Engine Capacity1868 cc1833 cc
Power92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm124.7 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Mileage/Range16 kmpl14 kmpl
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Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special BS6 bike
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Rs. 40.49 Lakh
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Honda Gold Wing DCT+ Airbag bike
DCT+ Airbag
Rs. 39.20 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Road Glide Special specificationsGold Wing specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
46.00 Lakh
44.53 Lakh
User Rating
4.0
3.5
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.7 Litres
21.1 Litres
Engine Displacement
1868 cc
1833 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Road Glide Special Brakes, Suspension & TyresGold Wing Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
18
16
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Front Wheel Size
19
18
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Calliper Type
Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Caliper
Front - 6 Piston& Rear - 3 Piston Calliper
Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
Showa 49mm Dual Bending Valve; 4.6 inches
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Premium Low Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension
Pro Link
Front Tyre Size
130/60 - B19
130/70 - R18
Rear Tyre Size
180/55 - B18
200/55 - R16
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
300 mm
316 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
checkYes
checkYes

Instrumentation

Road Glide Special InstrumentationGold Wing Instrumentation
Touch Screen Display
1
1
Riding Modes Switch
1
1
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

Road Glide Special Infotainment & CommunicationGold Wing Infotainment & Communication
Basic Warranty
-
3 Years/Unlimited km

Body & Suspension

Road Glide Special Body & SuspensionGold Wing Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Mild tubular steel w/ two-piece stamped and welded backbone
Aluminium Die-Cast& twin tube

Engine & Transmission

Road Glide Special Engine & TransmissionGold Wing Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1868 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
24
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Battery Capacity
0.36 kwh
0.24 kwh
Battery Type
-
Maintenance Free
Range
363 km/charge
-
Top Speed
177 kmph
230 kmph
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3250 rpm
170 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Max Power
92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm
124.7 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
-
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Configuration
-
? 24-valve SOHC
Charging Socket
checkYes
checkYes

Comfort & Convenience

Road Glide Special Comfort & ConvenienceGold Wing Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
Sport, Road and Rain
Tour& Sport& Econ and Rain
Pillion Backrest
-
1
Low Battery Indicator
1
1
Average Speed Indicator
1
-
Pillion Footrest
1
1
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Console Type
Semi-Digital
Semi-Digital
Seat Style
-
Stepup
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

Road Glide Special SafetyGold Wing Safety
Radial Tyres
1
1
Hazard Warning Switch
1
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
1
Brake Assist
-
No
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Slipper Clutch
-
(DCT) Hydraulic & wet & multi-plate with oil pressure
Traction Control System
-
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

Road Glide Special Dimensions & CapacityGold 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 Bike
Tourer Bike
Unladden/Kerb Weight
387 kg
390 kg
Seat Height
695 mm
745 mm
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Detailed Comparison of Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special and Honda Gold Wing

Transmission

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special comes with 6 Speed 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 Owner Reviews

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    • A
      Aneesh
      1 Year ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
      4.0
      Bike not look good & its give good average, mileage
      Likes (1)
    • R
      Ritesh
      1 Year ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
      4.2
      The Harley Davidson Road Glide Special gets 16.3 kmpl. The Harley Davidson Road Glide Special has an 1868 cc engine.
      Likes (1)
    • AS
      Aman Sancheti
      1 Year ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
      4.2
      The Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special comes in a single model and four colour options: Vivid Black, Billiard Teal, Midnight Crimson, and Billiard Red/Vivid Black. The ex-showroom prices differ depending on the colour option chosen.
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    • P
      P
      1 Year ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
      4.4
      The Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is a touring motorcycle. This bike has a twin-pod headlight, a semi-fairing design, a windscreen, a flat footboard, and hard panniers. The package also includes a cruise control system.
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    • MB
      Manuj Bhatia
      1 Year ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
      3.6
      The Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is powered by an 1868cc BS6 engine that produces 92.5 bhp and 158 Nm of torque. Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special has anti-lock braking system with both front and rear disc brakes.
      Likes (1)
    • JT
      Jacob Thomas
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda Gold Wing
      3.6
      The bike is extremely comfortable and I feel that the gold wing just glides in the road like a king.
      Likes (1)
    • AV
      Aaryan Vatts
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda Gold Wing
      3.6
      Very nice experience.Smooth driving control.Has a very good safety measures.
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    • V
      Vikas
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda Gold Wing
      4.2
      This bike is fantastic. That six-cylinder engine is incredible; it has a tonne of power. There are numerous conveniences.
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    • V
      Vishal
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda Gold Wing
      4.8
      The Honda Gold Wing is a very beautiful motorcycle with unrivalled power for safety. I prefer the Goldwing, because mileage and maintenance aren't the same as performance; if you want performance like the Goldwing, you'll have to spend a little more.
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    • EJ
      Enamuel John
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda Gold Wing
      3.8
      Love this bike. That six cylinder engine is the greatest, lots of power. Has many comforts.
      Likes (2)
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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. 46.00 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Honda Gold Wing?
    The on-road price of Honda Gold Wing is Rs. 44.53 Lakh in New Delhi.