Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® rentals in Madrid
Features
At 820 pounds, the 2018 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® is a middleweight monster with a 1746 cc, Milwaukee-Eight® 107 engine. The 6-gallon tank typically provides fuel economy in excess of 45 mpg, perfect for long hauls. The ride is smooth and comfortable, with an effortless clutch, air shocks, and a cushy saddle. Add to that frame-mounted fairing, roomy saddlebags, and the overall responsiveness of the power-plant, and you’ve got a great tourer that doesn’t feel anywhere near its actual weight at speed.
History
Debuting in 1998, the Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® brought back the frame-mounted Tour fairing HD had introduced in 1980 on the famous Tour Glide. Other manufacturers have tried to capture some of this market segment in recent years, but the FLTR Road Glide has the history and expertise of Harley-Davidson, making it the undisputed king. In fact, the Road Glide is considered by many to be the ideal touring motorcycle, in terms of both aesthetics and functionality.
Video Of The Harley-Davidson® Road Glide®
| Cruise Control Option | Standard |
| Displacement | 1,746 cc (107 cu in) |
| Engine | Milwaukee-Eight® 107 |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.00 gal (22.71 L) |
| Fuel System | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.937 in. x 4.375 in. |
| Luggage Capacity -Volume | 2.3 cu ft |
| Trail | 6.8 in. |
| Engine Torque | 111 ft-lb |
| Weight | As Shipped: 820 lb. ; Running Order: 855 lb. |
| Fuel Economy | 43 mpg |
| Seat Height, Laden | 25.9 in. |
| Seat Height, Unladen | 27.4 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in. |
| Exhaust | Chrome, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers |
| Primary Drive | Chain, 34/46 ratio |
| Length | 95.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 64 in. |
| Tires, Front Specification | 130/60B19 61H |
| Tires, Rear Specification | BW 180/65B16 81H |
| Oil Capacity (W/Filter) | 5.2 qt. |
| Weight | In running order: 855lb |
| Engine Torque (RPM) | 3,250 |
| Wheel (Front) | Enforcer Cast Aluminum |
| Wheel (Rear) | Enforcer Cast Aluminum |
| Lights (As Per Country Regulation), Indicator Lamps | High beam, running lights, directional lights, low oil pressure, neutral, engine diagnostics, battery, cruise control, speakers, accessory, security system, gear indication, low fuel warning, ABS (optional), 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 System (2018 model or newer) | Boom!™ Box 4.3 |
| Speakers | 2 |
| Speaker Size | 5.25 inch standard |
| Voice Recognition Languages: Tuner/Media/Navigation (2018 model or newer) | English (US/UK), German, Spanish (Mexico/Spain), French (Canada/France), Italian, European Portugese |
| Bluetooth | Phone/Media Supported |
| USB | USB/MTP/iPod/iPhone |
vlado jokic
October 10, 2017 11:00 am
It took 2-3 days to get the feel of the bike across a variety of riding conditions in California. I admit that I swore a lot while going through some 20mph turns in the mountains and doing U-turns in the city on day 2 of our ride. After I got the feel for the engine, clutch and the weight it was an absolute joy to ride even through tight tricky corners.
For such a heavy bike it's quite easy to maneuver even at very low speeds. Do take care when moving it in the parking lot, if you grab the front brake while pushing it around, it will want to fall right over.
My ride would have benefitted with a slightly taller windscreen, though. At 80mph highway speeds you get quite a bit of air slamming at your face. I learned from this that my helmet was a bit loose and bought a new one mid-trip. Not sure if you can do anything about this at time of renting.
It would have been nice to have a little back rest for the rider as my lower back got pretty sore on longer rides. Again, not sure if there's anything you can do at time of renting about this, but may be worth considering when choosing your bike.
The heel shifter on my bike was a great feature that became second nature (step back on it to shift up).
The bike is very stable even with cross winds, which I really appreciated on busy high-speed highways.
The storage boxes had plenty of room for my needs and performed admirably. It didn't look like they were removable on the bike that I rented so that may be worth considering when renting.
Note that I did not have a passenger but had to provide a rating. Given that there is no passenger backrest and that the seat is fairly narrow, I would assume it's an average experience at best. If you have a passenger, give them a comfortable seat.
Overall an amazing bike with the proper HD character. I would love to take it on another tour.
Old Account Darr
October 23, 2014 12:06 pm
took a little getting used to the fixed fairing, but after I got used to it, I wouldn't change for anything else, and would recommend it to anyone who has never ridden a fixed fairing bike