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 Highlights | Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special | Honda Gold Wing |
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Price | Rs.40.49 Lakh | Rs.39.20 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1868 cc | 1833 cc |
Power | 92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm | 124.7 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 16 kmpl | 14 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Road Glide Special specifications | Gold Wing specifications | ||
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Variant Name | |||
On Road Price | 46.00 Lakh | 44.53 Lakh | |
User Rating | |||
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic | |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22.7 Litres | 21.1 Litres | |
Engine Displacement | 1868 cc | 1833 cc |
Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Road Glide Special Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Gold Wing Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | ||
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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 | Yes | Yes |
Instrumentation
Road Glide Special Instrumentation | Gold Wing Instrumentation | ||
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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 & Communication | Gold Wing Infotainment & Communication | ||
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Basic Warranty | - | 3 Years/Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
Road Glide Special Body & Suspension | Gold Wing Body & Suspension | ||
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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 & Transmission | Gold Wing Engine & Transmission | ||
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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 | Yes | Yes |
Comfort & Convenience
Road Glide Special Comfort & Convenience | Gold Wing Comfort & Convenience | ||
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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 Safety | Gold Wing Safety | ||
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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 | - | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
Road Glide Special Dimensions & Capacity | Gold Wing Dimensions & Capacity | ||
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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 |
Which Bike Do You Like More ?
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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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.