2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Guide

Contents: Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications

Contents: Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications

2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special: SCREAM INTO THE FUTURE.

Introducing the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special…

The Road Glide Special is offered with new two-tone paint options, and with a choice of a blacked-out or bright chrome styling treatments, giving the customer a choice of a look that’s dark and sinister, or brilliant and more traditional. All Special models are now equipped with the high-performance Ventilator air cleaner with a washable filter element, and a new low-profile engine guard. This performance bagger combines menacing style with aerodynamic comfort and the power of the Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine.

Escapism found…Open it up and take it in to screaming motors and spectacular scenery.

A blacked-out or bright chrome performance bagger, loaded with premium features.

2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

• Upright riding position
• Floorboards
• Passenger seat
• Saddlebags
• Frame mounted fairing
• Infotainment
• Rider safety enhancements available
• Riders seeking classic touring design with premium H-D features
• Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin engine and sharknose fairing
• Never before offered two-tone paint schemes

2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

The category we’ve created from the ground up. Go the distance, in style. We’ve been building the motorcycles to help you discover it in the most epic way possible since we invented the fully dressed touring machine in the 1960’s. Entire continents; and all the mountain ranges, canyons, glaciers, small towns, deserts, cities, roadside attractions, adventures, and stories they contain; are yours for the taking in the saddle of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

The pursuit of adventure begins with a ride on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Make any weekend epic. Turn your commute into a daily thrill-seeker. A Harley-Davidson blows things wide open. Pure freedom. As big and real as it gets.

REFLEX LINKED BREMBO BRAKES WITH STANDARD ABS
Designed to help prevent the wheels from locking under braking to assist the rider in maintaining control when braking in a straight-line. ABS operates independently on front and rear brakes to keep the wheels rolling and help prevent uncontrolled wheel lock in urgent situations.

MILWAUKEE-EIGHT 114
The most displacement in standard H-D Touring models for passing and horizon-chasing power.

RESPONSIVE SUSPENSION
High-performing front and rear suspension with easily adjustable rear shocks put you in control of a plush ride.

SHARKNOSE FAIRING
The frame mounted sharknose fairing features triple split stream vents to help reduce head buffeting for improved comfort at highway speeds.

BOOM! BOX GTS INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
An evolved interface experience that offers a contemporary look, feel and function, with exceptional durability and features designed specifically for motorcycling. Every element is optimized to enhance the rider’s interaction with the bike and connectivity with the world.

Customization Packages

Long-Haul Package Chrome on a Road Glide Special
LONG-HAUL PACKAGE – CHROME
Add a seat and grips ready for any climate and the ability to quickly attach luggage and more with the chrome Long-Haul Package.

Long-Haul Package Black on a Road Glide Special
LONG-HAUL PACKAGE – BLACK
Add a seat and grips ready for any climate and the ability to quickly attach luggage and more with the black Long-Haul Package.

2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $27,999 to $30,899 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $34,299 to $39,199 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £27,795 to £32,995 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH

95.7 in.

SEAT HEIGHT, LADEN ⁷

26.1 in.

GROUND CLEARANCE

5.1 in.

RAKE

26

TRAIL

6.8 in.

WHEELBASE

64 in.

TIRES, FRONT SPECIFICATION

130/60B19 61H

TIRES, REAR SPECIFICATION

180/55B18 80H

TIRE, TYPE

Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall front and rear

FUEL CAPACITY

6 gal.

OIL CAPACITY (W/FILTER)

5.2 qt.

WEIGHT, AS SHIPPED

818 lb.

WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER

853 lb.

LUGGAGE CAPACITY -VOLUME

2.7 cu ft

ENGINE

ENGINE ¹

Milwaukee-Eight 114

BORE

4.016 in.

STROKE

4.5 in.

DISPLACEMENT

114 cu in

COMPRESSION RATIO

10.5:1

FUEL SYSTEM ³

Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

EXHAUST

2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers

PERFORMANCE

ENGINE TORQUE TESTING METHOD

J1349

ENGINE TORQUE ²

118 ft-lb

ENGINE TORQUE (RPM)

3250

LEAN ANGLE, RIGHT (DEG.)

32

LEAN ANGLE, LEFT (DEG.)

31

FUEL ECONOMY TESTING METHOD

Estimated City/Hwy

FUEL ECONOMY ⁵

43 mpg

DRIVE TRAIN

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

FRONT FORK

49mm Dual Bending Valve

REAR SHOCKS

Premium Low Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension

WHEELS, OPTIONAL STYLE TYPE

Base model: Gloss black prodigy with contrast cut highlight; Anniversary model: N/A

WHEELS, FRONT TYPE ⁹

Base model: Gloss black prodigy; Anniversary model: Bronze prodigy

WHEELS, REAR TYPE ⁹

Base model: Gloss black prodigy; Anniversary model: Bronze prodigy

BRAKES, TYPE

Dual floating rotors (front), fixed rotor (rear)

BRAKES, CALIPER TYPE

32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear

ELECTRIC

LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), HEADLAMP, TAIL/STOP/FRONT SIGNAL LIGHTS ⁸

LED 40-watt, 1,060 lumen low beam, 60-watt, 1560 lumen high beam, 8W/28W tail/stop, front signal lights and rear turn signals

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 GTS

TYPE

Full Color TFT

SCREEN SIZE

6.5 in.

WATTS PER CHANNEL

25

SPEAKERS

2

SPEAKER SIZE

5.25 inch standard

HEADSET SPECIFICATIONS (IF EQUIPPED)

16-64 ohms

AM

Standard

FM

Standard

WEATHER BAND (WB)

Standard

SD CARD, FLASH DRIVE AND MP3 – VIA USB CONNECTION

Supported

SIRIUSXM PRESETS

20 – P&A Upgrade (USA & Canada only)

LANGUAGES

English (US/UK), German, Spanish (Mexico/Spain), French (Canada/France), Italian, Portuguese (Portugal/Brazil), Russian, Czech, Polish, Dutch, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Siamese (Thai), Bahasa (Indonesian), Arabic

HANDS-FREE MOBILE PHONE – VIA BLUETOOTH

Standard

VOICE RECOGNITION LANGUAGES: PHONE FUNCTIONS ONLY

Phone dependent

VOICE RECOGNITION LANGUAGES: TUNER/MEDIA/NAVIGATION

Phone dependent

TEXT-TO-SPEECH (TTS) LANGUAGES

Phone dependent

VEHICLE INFORMATION SCREEN (AIR TEMPERATURE, OIL PRESSURE AND EITMS)

Standard

USB

USB/MTP/iPod/iPhone

BLUETOOTH

Phone/Media Supported

RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)

Included

ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (ELB)

Included

HILL HOLD CONTROL (HHC)

Optional

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

Optional

CORNERING ENHANCED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (C-ABS)

Optional

CORNERING ENHANCED ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (C-ELB)

Optional

CORNERING ENHANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (C-TCS)

Optional

CORNERING DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (C-DSCS)

Optional

1. Recommended 91 octane (95 RON) 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, surcharges (attributable to raw materials costs in the product supply chain), 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.

2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH

2,430 mm

SEAT HEIGHT, UNLADEN

695 mm

GROUND CLEARANCE

130 mm

RAKE

26

TRAIL

173 mm

WHEELBASE

1,625 mm

TIRES, FRONT SPECIFICATION

130/60B19 61H

TIRES, REAR SPECIFICATION

180/55B18 80H

TIRE, TYPE

Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall front and rear

FUEL CAPACITY

22.7 l

OIL CAPACITY (W/FILTER)

4.9 l

WEIGHT, AS SHIPPED

371 kg

WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER

387 kg

LUGGAGE CAPACITY -VOLUME

0.071 m³

ENGINE

ENGINE ²

Milwaukee-Eight 114

BORE

102 mm

STROKE

114.3 m

DISPLACEMENT

1,868 cc

COMPRESSION RATIO

10.5:1

FUEL SYSTEM ³

Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

EXHAUST

2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers

PERFORMANCE

ENGINE TORQUE TESTING METHOD

J1349

ENGINE TORQUE ³

165 Nm

ENGINE TORQUE (RPM)

2750

HORSEPOWER

95 HP / 71 kW @ 5020 rpm

LEAN ANGLE, RIGHT (DEG.)

32

LEAN ANGLE, LEFT (DEG.)

31

FUEL ECONOMY TESTING METHOD

Estimated City/Hwy

FUEL ECONOMY ⁷

5.5 l/100 km

DRIVE TRAIN

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

FRONT FORK

49mm Dual Bending Valve

REAR SHOCKS

Premium Low Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension

WHEELS, OPTIONAL STYLE TYPE

Base model: Gloss black prodigy with contrast cut highlight; Anniversary model: N/A

WHEELS, FRONT TYPE ⁴

Base model: Gloss black prodigy; Anniversary model: Bronze prodigy

WHEELS, REAR TYPE ⁴

Base model: Gloss black prodigy; Anniversary model: Bronze prodigy

BRAKES, TYPE

Dual floating rotors (front), fixed rotor (rear)

BRAKES, CALIPER TYPE

32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear

ELECTRIC

LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), HEADLAMP, TAIL/STOP, FRONT SIGNAL LIGHTS

LED 40-watt, 1,060 lumen low beam, 60-watt, 1560 lumen high beam, 8W/28W tail/stop, front signal lights and rear turn signals

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 GTS

TYPE

Full Color TFT

SCREEN SIZE

165 mm

WATTS PER CHANNEL

25

SPEAKERS

4

SPEAKER SIZE

5.25 inch standard

HEADSET SPECIFICATIONS (IF EQUIPPED)

16-64 ohms

AM

Standard

FM

Standard

WEATHER BAND (WB)

Standard

SD CARD, FLASH DRIVE AND MP3 – VIA USB CONNECTION

Supported

SIRIUSXM PRESETS

20 – Parts & Accessories upgrade (USA & Canada only)

LANGUAGES

English (US/UK), German, Spanish (Mexico/Spain), French (Canada/France), Italian, Portuguese (Portugal/Brazil), Russian, Czech, Polish, Dutch, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Siamese (Thai), Bahasa (Indonesian), Arabic

HANDS-FREE MOBILE PHONE – VIA BLUETOOTH

Standard

VOICE RECOGNITION LANGUAGES: PHONE FUNCTIONS ONLY

Phone dependent

VOICE RECOGNITION LANGUAGES: TUNER/MEDIA/NAVIGATION

Phone dependent

TEXT-TO-SPEECH (TTS) LANGUAGES

Phone dependent

VEHICLE INFORMATION SCREEN (AIR TEMPERATURE, OIL PRESSURE AND EITMS)

Standard

USB

USB/MTP/iPod/iPhone

BLUETOOTH

Phone/Media Supported

RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)

Included

ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (ELB)

Included

HILL HOLD CONTROL (HHC)

Included

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

Included

CORNERING ENHANCED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (C-ABS)

Included

CORNERING ENHANCED ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (C-ELB)

Included

CORNERING ENHANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (C-TCS)

Included

CORNERING DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (C-DSCS)

Included

1. Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for base models. Options such as colour 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.
2. Recommended 91 octane (95 RON) or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
3. Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
4. Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
5. Riding range estimates provided following the SAE J2982 and are based on expected performance of a fully-charged battery when operated under specified conditions. Actual range will vary depending on riding habits, ambient weather and equipment conditions.
6. As measured using the MIC City and MIC Combined (115 km/h) tests.
7. 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.

2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special – Totalmotorcycle.com Europe Specifications/Technical Details

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH

2,430 mm

SEAT HEIGHT, UNLADEN

695 mm

GROUND CLEARANCE

130 mm

RAKE

26

TRAIL

173 mm

WHEELBASE

1,625 mm

TYRES, FRONT SPECIFICATION

130/60B19 61H

TYRES, REAR SPECIFICATION

180/55B18 80H

TYRE, TYPE

Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall front and rear

FUEL CAPACITY

22.7 l

OIL CAPACITY (W/FILTER)

4.9 l

WEIGHT, AS SHIPPED

371 kg

WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER

387 kg

LUGGAGE CAPACITY -VOLUME

0.071 m³

ENGINE

ENGINE ²

Milwaukee-Eight 114

BORE

102 mm

STROKE

114.3 mm

DISPLACEMENT

1,868 cc

COMPRESSION RATIO

10.5:1

FUEL SYSTEM

Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

EXHAUST

2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers

PERFORMANCE

ENGINE TORQUE TESTING METHOD

EC 134/2014

ENGINE TORQUE ³

158 Nm

ENGINE TORQUE (RPM)

3250

HORSEPOWER

93 HP / 69 kW @ 5250 rpm

LEAN ANGLE, RIGHT (DEG.)

32

LEAN ANGLE, LEFT (DEG.)

31

FUEL ECONOMY TESTING METHOD

EU 134/2014

FUEL ECONOMY

6.1 l/100 km

CO₂ EMISSIONS TESTING METHOD

EU 134/2014

CO₂ EMISSIONS

142 g/km CO2

DRIVE TRAIN

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

FRONT FORK

49mm Dual Bending Valve

REAR SHOCKS

Premium Low Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension

WHEELS, OPTIONAL STYLE TYPE ⁴

Base model: Gloss black prodigy with contrast cut highlight; Anniversary model: N/A

WHEELS, FRONT TYPE ⁴

Base model: Gloss black prodigy; Anniversary model: Bronze prodigy

WHEELS, REAR TYPE ⁴

Base model: Gloss black prodigy; Anniversary model: Bronze prodigy

BRAKES, TYPE

Dual floating rotors (front), fixed rotor (rear)

BRAKES, CALIPER TYPE

32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear

ELECTRIC

LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), INDICATOR LAMPS

LED 40-watt, 1,060 lumen low beam, 60-watt, 1560 lumen high beam, 8W/28W tail/stop, front signal lights and rear turn signals

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 GTS

TYPE

Full Color TFT

SCREEN SIZE

165 mm

WATTS PER CHANNEL

25

SPEAKERS

2

SPEAKER SIZE

5.25 inch standard

HEADSET SPECIFICATIONS (IF EQUIPPED)

16-64 ohms

AM

Standard

FM

Standard

SD CARD, FLASH DRIVE AND MP3 – VIA USB CONNECTION

Supported

SIRIUSXM PRESETS

20 – P&A Upgrade (USA & Canada only)

LANGUAGES

English (US/UK), German, Spanish (Mexico/Spain), French (Canada/France), Italian, Portuguese (Portugal/Brazil), Russian, Czech, Polish, Dutch, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Siamese (Thai), Bahasa (Indonesian), Arabic

HANDS-FREE MOBILE PHONE – VIA BLUETOOTH

Standard

VOICE RECOGNITION LANGUAGES: PHONE FUNCTIONS ONLY

Phone dependent

VOICE RECOGNITION LANGUAGES: TUNER/MEDIA/NAVIGATION

Phone dependent

TEXT-TO-SPEECH (TTS) LANGUAGES

Phone dependent

VEHICLE INFORMATION SCREEN (AIR TEMPERATURE, OIL PRESSURE AND EITMS)

Standard

USB

USB/MTP/iPod/iPhone

BLUETOOTH

Phone/Media Supported

RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)

Included

ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (ELB)

Included

HILL HOLD CONTROL (HHC)

Included

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

Included

CORNERING ENHANCED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (C-ABS)

Included

CORNERING ENHANCED ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (C-ELB)

Included

CORNERING ENHANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (C-TCS)

Included

CORNERING DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (C-DSCS)

Included

1. All prices shown are suggested retail prices only.

   Vehicle prices listed do not include an additional MSRP surcharge of £235 + vat (due to extraordinary raw materials and transportation costs) which is added to all MY23 Motorcycles and Trikes.

   Please speak with the dealership team for further details and to obtain a final on the road price.

2. Recommended 91 octane (95 RON) or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
3. Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
4. Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
5. Riding range estimates provided following the SAE J2982 and are based on expected performance of a fully-charged battery when operated under specified conditions. Actual range will vary depending on riding habits, ambient weather and equipment conditions.

Manufacturer Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice on Total Motorcycle (TMW).