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2023 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide® vs. Road Glide® | Branford, CT

Ride an iconic motorcycle when you choose either the 2023 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide® or Road Glide®. While you can enjoy a wealth of similar features and components on both Grand American Touring motorcycles — including the same engine, pipes, wheels, infotainment system, available rider safety enhancements, and price — there are some notable differences that may make one a stronger choice for you. Learn more with this Street Glide vs. Road Glide comparison put together by the pros at Freedom Road Harley-Davidson, and learn more about each motorcycle individually with our Street Glide review and Road Glide review.

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2023 Harley-Davidson Street Glide vs. Road Glide

2023 Street Glide vs. Road Glide Engine Specs & Powertrain

The same Milwaukee-Eight® 107 engine rumbles and roars on the 2023 Harley-Davidson Street Glide and Road Glide. Making 86 horsepower and 109 pound-feet of torque, this big-twin engine is responsive at every blip of the throttle. Both motorcycles feature a six-speed Cruise Drive® transmission and Enforcer II cast aluminum wheels — a 19-inch wheel on the front and 18-inch wheel on the rear. An identically sized 6-gallon fuel tank feeds the engine on both bikes, and for pipes, both motorcycles include 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers. Tune the responsive, premium low hand-adjustable rear suspension to your liking, wherever you are, whether you choose the Road Glide or Street Glide.

See the engine specs for the Milwaukee-Eight engine on the Street Glide and Road Glide in the following chart.

Engine Milwaukee-Eight 107
Engine Bore 3.937 in.
Displacement 107 cu.-in.
Horsepower 86 HP
Torque 109 lb.-ft.
Torque RPM 3,000 RPM
Combined Fuel Economy 43 combined MPG
2023 Harley-Davidson Street Glide riding on curve

2023 Harley-Davidson Street Glide

2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide riding in desert

2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide

2023 Street Glide vs. Road Glide Safety & Technology

A long list of identical rider safety enhancements to help you stop and handle your motorcycle with greater confidence is available on both the 2023 Harley-Davidson Street Glide and Road Glide with the Reflex™ Defensive Rider System (RDRS). Among standard features, the headlamp is a notable difference — the Road Glide features a stunning dual DayMaker® LED headlamp with 1,060-lumen low beam and 1,560-lumen high beam, while the Street Glide features a dual halogen headlight with a 625-lumen low beam and 1,570-lumen high beam. Dual front brakes on both motorcycles provide excellent stopping power and an anti-lock braking system (ABS) is available.

Optional rider safety enhancements for both motorcycles include:

  • Electronic linked braking
  • Vehicle 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

The infotainment system on the Road Glide and Street Glide is identical — a Boom!™ Box 4.3 system with AM, FM, and weather band radio, Bluetooth® wireless phone connectivity, and an SD card reader, flash drive support, and MP3 capability through the USB port. The system is designed for easy use and durable quality. Two 5.25-inch speakers bring the noise wherever you go. The layout of the analog gauges in relation to the infotainment screen is different — on the Street Glide, your gauges sit across the top of the screen, while you get two gauges below the screen and one on either side with the Road Glide.

2023 Harley-Davidson Street Glide technology detail

2023 Harley-Davidson Street Glide

2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide engine detail

2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide

2023 Street Glide vs. Road Glide Dimensions

One of the primary size differences between the 2023 Street Glide and Road Glide is weight. In running order, the Road Glide is just over 25 pounds heavier than the Street Glide. Their fairings are another notable difference, and your choice between the two models will depend on your preferences. The Street Glide shields you behind a fork-mounted batwing fairing, while the Road Glide cuts through the wind with a frame-mounted sharknose fairing. Both Grand American Touring bikes keep you in an upright riding position with floor boards for your feet and a pillion pad for your back warmer. Spacious saddlebags with identical luggage capacity provide secure storage for whatever you need to bring along on your next ride.

See the key dimensions for both motorcycles in the accompanying chart.

Street Glide Motorcycle Road Glide
96.5 in. Length 95.7 in.
64 in. Wheelbase 64 in.
26 deg. Rake 26 deg.
6.7 in. Trail 6.8 in.
26.1 in. Laden Seat Height 25.9 in.
5.3 in. Ground Clearance 5.5 in.
796 / 829 lbs. Weight (as shipped / running order) 820 / 855 lbs.
2.3 cu.-ft. Luggage Capacity 2.3 cu.-ft.

2023 Street Glide vs. Road Glide Pricing

There’s no difference in the starting price between these two Grand American Touring bikes — find the 2023 Harley-Davidson Street Glide and 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide for sale starting at $21,999 MSRP*, both in Vivid Black.

*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.

2023 Harley-Davidson Street Glide parked in the desert

2023 Harley-Davidson Street Glide

2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide parked by power plant

2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide

Visit Freedom Road Harley-Davidson for a Test Ride

Which motorcycle is right for you? Take a closer look at the Street Glide and Road Glide for sale at Freedom Road Harley-Davidson and schedule a test ride to get out and experience their differences. Ready to stop by? Plan your visit to our dealership in Branford, CT, with our map and hours page. Looking for more info? Call or text us at (203) 315-4759 or contact us online and we’ll be happy to help.

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2022 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide® vs. Road Glide®

Two of the best-known bikes in this year’s Harley-Davidson® Grand American Touring line are the 2022 Harley-Davidson Street Glide® and the 2022 Harley-Davidson Road Glide®. Both the Street Glide and Road Glide are iconic baggers built for open roads and wide horizons. But what are the differences between them?

The experts at Freedom Road Harley-Davidson have put together this comparison of the Harley-Davidson Street Glide vs. Road Glide to lay out the differences between these storied models. You can learn more at our Harley dealership in Branford, CT, where you’ll find the Street Glide for sale as well as the Road Glide for sale. To truly understand these bikes, you’ve got to ride them, and at Freedom Road Harley-Davidson we can help you do that. Contact us by phone at (203) 315-4759 or online to book a test ride or if you have any questions.

2022 Harley-Davidson Street Glide vs. Road Glide Summary

The Harley-Davidson Street Glide and Harley-Davidson Road Glide are both powerful touring bikes. They share the Milwaukee-Eight® 107 engine, which provides a pavement-scorching 111 pound-feet of torque. They also both offer the Boom!™ Box 4.3 twin-speaker sound system, smartphone integration, standard anti-lock brakes, and the optional Reflex™ Defensive Rider System (RDRS).

The main difference between the H-D Street Glide and Road Glide is the fairing. The Street Glide has a batwing fairing, a classic Harley-Davidson design, mounted to the forks. The Road Glide, on the other hand, has a sharknose fairing that’s frame-mounted, and the handlebars and forks turn within the frame. Is one of these better than the other? No — but they’re undoubtedly different, and most riders prefer one or the other. The Street Glide with its fork-mounted fairing is a more traditional and intuitive layout, while the aerodynamic fairing of the Road Glide transfers wind buffeting forces to the frame rather than the handlebars, reducing rider fatigue.

2022 Harley-Davidson Street Glide vs. Road Glide 2022 vs. 2021

To celebrate a thrilling win in the 2021 King of the Baggers championship, Harley-Davidson is offering new racing-inspired models for 2022. The two new touring bikes are the 2022 Harley-Davidson Street Glide ST and the 2022 Harley-Davidson Road Glide ST. Echoing the architecture of the Street Glide and Road Glide, but with added west coast-inspired styling, the ST models come with the uprated Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin engine for pavement-scorching power and speed.

2022 Harley-Davidson Street Glide vs. Road Glide Dimensions

The 2022 Street Glide and 2022 Road Glide are very similar in overall size. But with the contrasting fairing styles, there are differences. The Road Glide weighs in slightly heavier while the Street Glide is an inch longer. Dimensions can be found in the comparison chart.

2022 H-D
Street Glide		 Model 2022 H-D
Road Glide
96.5 in. Length 95.7 in.
26.1 in. Seat Height 25.9 in.
5.3 in. Ground Clearance 5.5 in.
829 lbs. Weight 855 lbs.

2022 Harley-Davidson Street Glide vs. Road Glide Available Upgrades

Customize and upgrade your Street Glide or Road Glide with available upgrades from Harley-Davidson:

Color

Both bikes are available in Vivid Black, with optional Midnight Crimson or White Sand Pearl paint to set off the chrome finish.

Premium radio

Upgrade to the Boom! Box GTS infotainment system, with a larger Corning® Gorilla® Glass touchscreen, faster speed, and more intuitive design

Reflex Defensive Rider System (RDRS)

Anti-lock brakes, electronic linked braking, and other cutting-edge features combine to improve traction and safety

2022 Harley-Davidson Street Glide vs. Road Glide Riding Profile

The H-D Street Glide and Road Glide are both touring bikes designed for following the horizon, with a custom hotrod-inspired look and aggressive performance. The two models have a similar seat height and a rider triangle built for comfort over long-haul rides, while the Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine will provide the thrilling acceleration and earth-shaking sound you expect from a Harley.

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