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