Bike Type
The Harley-Davidson Road Glide is a touring bagger powered by the air-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117 big-twin V-twin, distinguished by its frame-mounted sharknose fairing for excellent straight-line stability and wind protection. A premium touring model, recently redesigned, it blends immense torque with a distinctive fairing, hard bags, infotainment and long-haul ability. As a premium CBU import, it targets riders wanting a stable, capable touring bagger. Aimed at those wanting to spend long hours touring across the country, the Road Glide is a distinctive, capable premium touring bagger, though it is imported and priced accordingly.
Performance
Power comes from an air-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117 big-twin V-twin producing immense torque, paired with a six-speed gearbox. Delivery is immense, smooth and effortlessly torquey, ideal for confident, stable highway touring. The mighty 117 V-twin, sharknose fairing and touring equipment make the Road Glide commanding and stable, offering immense torque and presence with excellent wind protection, hard bags and infotainment for confident highway touring, cruising and long-haul riding with genuine touring character and straight-line stability.
Who Is This Bike Suitable For?
This bike suits riders who want a stable, capable touring bagger with a frame-mounted sharknose fairing, hard bags, infotainment and the Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-twin. It works well for those who value long-haul touring comfort, wind protection and stability, who can access the brand’s premium dealer network. The comfortable, fairing-equipped stance suits highway touring. It is less suited to riders wanting a light or stripped-back bike, being a distinctive, premium touring bagger.
Braking System and Safety
Braking uses front and rear discs with cornering ABS and comprehensive electronics, giving strong, confident stopping befitting a big bagger. The frame-mounted fairing and stable touring chassis deliver composed, planted handling with excellent stability, rider aids and ride modes. Its commanding dynamics inspire confidence. For a touring bagger, the braking and handling package is capable and comprehensive, giving riders confidence for stable highway touring and long-haul riding.
Technology and Features
The Harley-Davidson Road Glide features a large touchscreen infotainment display with navigation, a frame-mounted sharknose fairing, cornering ABS, all-LED lighting, keyless ignition, ride modes, power-locking hard saddlebags and an adjustable windshield, with premium build. The sharknose fairing, infotainment and immense 117 V-twin are highlights. For a touring bagger, the feature set is comprehensive and premium, appealing to riders who want stable touring, the mighty Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-twin and genuine touring character.
Maintenance
As a premium CBU import, the Harley-Davidson Road Glide needs servicing through Harley-Davidson’s India dealer network, aided by the Hero MotoCorp partnership, with premium costs and imported parts befitting a big V-twin. Genuine parts and expert care are important. For a big imported bagger, upkeep is premium, so buyers should budget for imported servicing and confirm local Harley-Davidson dealer reach, as costs are higher than the India-made X440 range.
Running and Usage Cost
Running costs reflect the premium imported big bagger, higher than mass-market bikes and the X440, with premium service, imported consumables and the demands of a big V-twin. Its touring ability suits distance riding. Reasonable resale helps the long-term cost. For a big imported bagger, the Road Glide’s running costs match its premium positioning and engine size, so buyers should budget for premium ownership and confirm dealer support.
Variants and Pricing Overview
The Harley-Davidson Road Glide is priced from about Rs. 45.75 lakh (ex-showroom), among the most expensive non-CVO Harleys in India. On-road prices vary by city. It rivals the Indian Challenger, BMW touring baggers and premium touring baggers. Use our EMI calculator and city-wise price tools to check the exact on-road cost for your location.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Distinctive sharknose-fairing touring bagger
- Immense Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-twin torque
- Excellent wind protection and stability
- Touchscreen infotainment and long-haul comfort
Cons
- Premium CBU import pricing
- Expensive maintenance versus X440 and rivals
- Weight demands touring experience
