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Road Glide Special 2018

Technical Data and Prices

The aggressive looks and ride take our most devouring machine to an even darker place

Blacked-out and loaded with premium features. Fire up the thrill-including Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-Twin engine and you’re in for one hell of a ride.

Not only in the US were the streets at the beginning of the last century often in very bad condition. Nevertheless, many drivers in the big country had to overcome enormous distances. As a result, absolute long-haul reliability was an important criterion for Milwaukee motorcycles right from the start: on a Harley-Davidson, they arrived at their destination even under adverse conditions. The reputation of the brand quickly spread throughout the country and in other parts of the world, and in the twenties of the last century, adventurous globetrotters made their way to Harleys into the vastness of Africa and China. Fully equipped Harley “Dresser” characterized the following decades – travel machines, which were unparalleled in their respective era. Generations of V-Twin engines have served their duty in the “big” Harley models: F-Head, Flathead, Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, Evolution and Twin Cam in different chassis and frame designs were used in the travel machines, in each In the era of the company’s long history, the topic “touring” played an important role. It was these machines that made a lasting impact on the image of the Harley-Davidson brand.

Blacked-out finishes

Blacked-out from the front forks to the tips of the exhaust for an aggressive, modern look.

Milwaukee-Eight V-Twin Engine

A powerful, smooth-running engine with crisp throttle response and a pure, soul-satisfying rumble.

All new blacked-out Talon wheels

Big, bold wheels with spokes that extend all the way to the edge of the rim, so you can roll in with style and attitude.

Premium Boom! Box 6.5 Infotainment System

A stylish 6.5-inch full-color touch screen display with voice activation for hands-free mobile phone, media, and navigation. Delivers powerful, pure sound and dynamic full-range audio.

Milwaukee-Eight® 107 Engine

PRICING5

  • VIVID BLACK 27.595 €
  • COLOR 27.835 €
  • HARD CANDY CUSTOM 28.595 €

ENGINE

  • ENGINE 2Milwaukee-Eight® 107
  • BORE 100 mm
  • STROKE 111.1 mm
  • DISPLACEMENT 1,745 cc
  • COMPRESSION RATIO 10.0:1
  • FUEL SYSTEM Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
  • EXHAUST Black, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers

DIMENSIONS

  • LENGTH 2,430 mm
  • SEAT HEIGHT, UNLADEN 695 mm
  • GROUND CLEARANCE 140 mm
  • RAKE (STEERING HEAD) (DEG) 26
  • TRAIL 173 mm
  • WHEELBASE 1,625 mm
  • TYRES, FRONT SPECIFICATION 130/60B19 61H
  • TYRES, REAR SPECIFICATION 180/55B18 80H
  • FUEL CAPACITY 22.7 l
  • OIL CAPACITY (W/FILTER) 4.9 l
  • WEIGHT, AS SHIPPED 372 kg
  • WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER 388 kg
  • LUGGAGE CAPACITY -VOLUME 0.071 m3

PERFORMANCE

  • ENGINE TORQUE TESTING METHOD EC 134/2014
  • ENGINE TORQUE 3150 Nm
  • ENGINE TORQUE (RPM) 3,250
  • LEAN ANGLE, RIGHT (DEG.) 32
  • LEAN ANGLE, LEFT (DEG.) 31
  • FUEL ECONOMY TESTING METHOD EC 134/2014
  • FUEL ECONOMY 5.9 g/km
  • CO2 EMISSIONS TESTING METHOD EC 134/2014
  • CO2 EMISSIONS 135 g/km

DRIVETRAIN

  • PRIMARY DRIVE Chain, 34/46 ratio
  • 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

  • WHEELS, FRONT TYPE 7Black, Talon Cast Aluminium
  • WHEELS, REAR TYPE Black, Talon Cast Aluminium
  • BRAKES, CALIPER TYPE 32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear

ELECTRIC

  • LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), INDICATOR LAMPS 6High beam, running lights, directional lights, low oil pressure, neutral, engine diagnostics, battery, cruise control, speakers, accessory, security system, gear indication, low fuel warning, ABS, miles to empty display, fog/aux lamp indicator
  • 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.

INFOTAINMENT

  • INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM Boom!™ Box 6.5GT
  • TYPE Colour
  • WATTS PER CHANNEL 25
  • SPEAKERS 2
  • SPEAKER SIZE 6.5 inch BOOM standard
  • HEADSET SPECIFICATIONS (IF EQUIPPED) 16-64 ohms
  • FM Standard
  • MW Standard
  • LW Standard
  • SD CARD, FLASH DRIVE AND MP3 – VIA USB CONNECTION Supported
  • HANDS-FREE MOBILE PHONE – VIA BLUETOOTH standard
  • VEHICLE INFORMATION SCREEN (AIR TEMPERATURE, OIL PRESSURE AND EITMS) Standard
  • USB USB/MTP/iPod/iPhone
  • BLUETOOTH Phone/Media Supported
  • 1. Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
  • 2. Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
  • 3. Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.
  • 4. See motorcycle owner’s manual for complete details.
  • 5. Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.
  • 6. Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for base models. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude tax, title, licensing, registration fees, destination charges, added accessories, and additional dealer charges, if any, and are subject to change. Harley-Davidson reimburses dealers for performing manufacturer-specified pre-delivery inspection and setup tasks. Dealer prices may vary.
  • 7. Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
  • 8. North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
  • 9. Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
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