2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide® Special Review | Branford, CT

Find your version of freedom with the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide® Special at your command.

Whether you’re throttling the big Milwaukee-Eight® 114 engine to full scream on the interstate, soaking in the colors on a bright autumn day with added air protection from the sharknose fairing, or embarking on the road trip you’ve always dreamed of with greater confidence in the advance braking systems, the Road Glide Special is designed to keep the good times rolling. Stand out on the road, too, with new two-tone paint options, including Industrial Yellow/Vivid Black with a blacked-out finish and Bright Billiard Blue/Billiard Gray with a blacked-out or chrome finish that lend fresh appeal to this premium bagger.

Learn more about the key features and specs for the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special using this model review crafted by the motorcycle enthusiasts at Freedom Road Harley-Davidson. Browse our inventory of new Road Glide Special bikes for sale in Branford, CT, then contact us online or by phone at (203) 315-4759 to set up a test ride with your favorite.

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Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Engine Specs & Powertrain

Powered by a rumbling Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin engine, the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is built to help you enjoy everything the open road has to offer. The capable engine is mated to a six-speed Cruise Drive® transmission and supplied by a six-gallon fuel tank.

The riding experience is special, too, as the Road Glide Special is built with a frame-mounted sharknose fairing with triple split stream vents that reduce the amount of wind that hits your helmet as you ride on the highway. Further adding to the premium ride, the high-performing suspension is easily customizable to your needs with hand-adjustable rear shocks.

See the Road Glide Special engine specs in the accompanying table.

Engine	Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin
Displacement	114 cu.-in.
Bore	4.016 in.
Horsepower	95 HP
Torque	118 lb.-ft.
Peak Torque Production	3,250 RPM
Fuel Economy	43 MPG

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Technology

Premium technology helps keep you totally connected on the 2023 Harley Davidson Road Glide Special. Cruise control makes even the longest road trips more manageable. Manage your navigation, communication, and entertainment with the Boom!™ Box GTS audio system with GPS and 6.5-inch touchscreen located above the dual performance gauges. Rock on to the bands of your youth with the two 5.25-inch speakers, with AM/FM/weather band radio as well as USB port support for an SD card, flash drive, or MP3 player, plus Bluetooth® support for hands-free mobile phone use and media playback.

2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special side view with rider

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Brakes

Stop with confidence on the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special. The bike comes with standard Reflex™ linked Brembo® brakes for excellent performance with standard independent anti-lock braking (ABS) on the front and rear wheels that help keep the wheels from locking up in a tight braking situation. The dual-rotor front and single-rotor rear disc brake system provides great stopping power for the bike, and standard electronic linked braking applies even brake force to both the front and rear wheel to help keep your motorcycle under control. Enhance the braking performance of your motorcycle even further — especially around corners or on steep inclines — with the optional Reflex™ Defensive Rider System (RDRS), which includes:

Hill hold control
Tire pressure monitoring system
Cornering enhanced anti-lock brake system
Cornering enhanced electronic linked braking
Cornering enhanced traction control system
Cornering drag-torque slip control system

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Dimensions

Take to the road in comfort with the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special. The Grand American Touring bike weighs just over 850 pounds in running order, and it’s built to facilitate a comfortable, upright ride with floorboards. Keep your gear secure with the 2.7 cubic feet of storage space inside the lockable, one-touch open stretched saddlebags.

See other Road Glide Special dimensions in the accompanying chart.

Length	95.7 in.
Wheelbase	64 in.
Laden Seat Height	26.1 in.
Ground Clearance	5.1 in.
Weight (as shipped/running order)	818 lbs. / 853 lbs.
Rake	26 degrees
Trail	6.8 in.
Luggage Capacity	2.7 cu.-ft.

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Pricing

The 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide starts at $27,999 MSRP*, with available colors, two-tone combinations, and options adding to the price from there. For pricing information about your preferred 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special, contact a member of the team at Freedom Road Harley-Davidson online or by calling (203) 315-4759.

*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.

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Freedom Road Harley-Davidson is the place to find your new Road Glide Special for sale in Branford, CT. View our available inventory to find your favorite motorcycle, then book your test ride from there. Alternatively, you can set up a ride by contacting us online or by calling (203) 315-4759. Be sure to check our store hours and get directions to our Harley-Davidson dealership to plan your visit.

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Road Glide® Special for Sale - Branford, CT

For everyone who would rather be on the open road, with the wind in their hair and the sun over their shoulder, there’s the 2022 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® Special. This sharknose bagger is built for touring, with enough heft for a stable ride and a low-slung profile built for comfort. But just because it’s a large bike doesn’t mean it lacks power: the muscular Milwaukee-Eight® 114 Big Twin gives you the torque to pass traffic with ease, while the frame-mounted sharknose fairing makes maneuvering simpler and eases rider fatigue on long trips. And with multiple vivid paint options, plus an available blacked-out finish, the Road Glide Special will draw attention for its looks as well as its sound and speed.

You’ll find the 2022 H-D® Road Glide Special at Freedom Road Harley-Davidson in Branford, CT. Starting MSRP for this motorcycle is $27,449*, and attractive offers on financing are available. Contact us online or give us a call at (203) 315-4759 to learn more about this impressive bike or to schedule a test ride.

When the work is done, it’s time to hit the road and live life to its fullest. Climb onto the Road Glide Special and get moving — the horizon is calling.

*The advertised price is based on MSRP of $27,449 for a stock 2022 Road Glide Special model in black, excluding tax, title, licensing, registration fees, destination charges, added accessories and additional dealer charges, if any.

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Milwaukee-Eight® 114 V-Twin Engine

There’s nothing that stirs the blood quite like the roar of a Harley Big Twin at full throttle. The Milwaukee-Eight 114 of the 2022 Road Glide Special is a more powerful engine than that found on the standard Road Glide, boasting 97 horsepower and 118 pound-feet of torque for thrilling acceleration throughout a wide speed range, especially at the low end. This V-twin hearkens back to a long line of air-cooled Harley power plants, but boasts improved throttle response, rubber mounts for smoother operation, and oil-and-air twin-cooled design for higher performance

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Reflex™ Linked Brembo® Brakes With Standard ABS

When you’re determined not to let snow, ice, or wet pavement keep you off the highway, you can rely on the Reflex™ Defensive Rider System (RDRS) available on the 2022 H-D Road Glide Special. This innovative system gives you more control over uneven or slick surfaces by combining several safety features. Electronic linked braking coordinates braking pressure between the Brembo® front and rear brakes; the anti-lock braking system (ABS) prevents your wheels from locking up; and the slip control system prevents your rear wheel from slipping during deceleration.

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Boom!™ Box GTS Infotainment System

The 2022 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special comes standard with the cutting-edge Boom!™ Box GTS infotainment system. With four 5.25-inch speakers to provide a rousing soundtrack to every ride, the GTS is built to help you make those long trips your own. Features include:

Easy-to-use 6.5-in. full-color touchscreen display
Corning® Gorilla Glass® touchscreen surface
Smartphone integration
Built-in navigation
Bluetooth® wireless connectivity

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Frame-Mounted Shark Nose Fairing

The sharknose fairing on the Road Glide Special is mounted to the bike’s frame rather than its forks. The handlebars turn separately from the fairing, while wind forces are transferred from the fairing to the frame of the motorcycle instead of to the handlebars. This makes the bike seem lighter and quicker to maneuver through turns, and at higher speeds or in windy conditions it can make riding the Road Glide Special less taxing.

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Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Responsive Suspension

For a touring bike, a quality suspension is key for enjoyment of those long-haul rides. The 2022 Road Glide Special delivers with a responsive suspension that’s easily adjustable so that you can customize your ride. For the front wheel, there’s a 49mm dual bending valve with 4.6 inches of travel, while the rear shock absorber is designed to be easily adjusted by hand for optimal ride quality.

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