2018 Harley Davidson Road Glide Special

Make Model	Harley Davidson Road Glide Special
Year	2018
Engine	Four stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 107, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	1746 cc / 107 cub in.
Bore x Stroke	100 x 111 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Exhaust	Black, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers
Induction	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Lubrication	Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
Ignition	Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
Starting	Electric
Max Torque	154 Nm / 113.6 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm
Clutch	Hydraulically actuated, 9 plate wet, with high performance spring
Transmission	6 Speed Cruise Drive®
Final Drive	Belt, 32/68 ratio
Gear Ratio	1st 9.593 2nd 6.65 3rd 4.938 4th 4.0 5th 3.407 6th 2.875
Primary Drive	Chain, 34/46 ratio
Frame	Mild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded Swingarm Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded
Lean Angle, Left	31º
Lean Angle, Right	32º
Front Suspension	41.3 mm telescopic, triple circuit damping
Rear Suspension	Low air-adjustable low profile air ride rear suspension
Front Brakes	2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 300mm discs 4 piston caliper
Front Wheel	Enforcer Cast Aluminum 19 in. x 3.5 in.
Rear Wheel	Enforcer Cast Aluminum 16 in. x 5 in.
Front Tyre	130/60B19 61H
Rear Tyre	180/55B18 80H
Rake	26°
Trail	173 mm / 6.8 in
Dimensions	Length 2423 mm / 95.7 in
Wheelbase	1625 mm / 64 in
Seat Height	Laden 7 658 mm / 25.9 in. Unladen 7 695 mm / 27.4 in.
Ground Clearance	140 mm / 5.5 in
Dry Weight	372 kg / 820 lbs
Wet Weight	389 kg / 855 lbs
Oil Capacity	4.9 Litres / 5.2 US qts
Fuel Capacity	22.7 Litres / 6.0 US gal

The aggressive looks and ride of the Road Glide® Special motorcycle take our most road-devouring machine to an even darker place with blacked-out finishes on handlebars, wheels and headers. Powered by a blacked-out Milwaukee-Eight® 107 V-Twin, it’s also loaded with premium features like 19-inch front and 18-inch rear Talon wheels, stretched saddlebags, a painted inner fairing and a BOOM!™ Box 6.5GT Touchscreen Infotainment System. The ride is premium too, thanks to its responsive suspension and Reflex™ linked Brembo® brakes.

Harley-Davidson® Touring models feature long haul comfort combined with power that will unleash your soul. Spanning decades of heritage and nostalgia, Touring bikes began their lineage in 1936 when the Motor Company introduced a new engine design nicknamed the Knucklehead. From that heritage grew the powerful Milwaukee Eight® engine with more power, comfort, and handling to go the distance, making piling up the miles
rewarding and comfortable for both rider and passenger.

New from 2018
Dark finishes stretch from headlight to exhaust with new 19-inch front and 18-inch rear Talon wheels.
Dripping in black are the engine guard, front forks, handlebars and hand controls, mirrors, turn signals, tank console, engine covers, air cleaner cover, mufflers and exhaust shields.
Custom touches that create an aggressive, modern look include the stretched saddlebags that accentuate the bike’s long, low profile and painted inner fairings.
Hand-adjustable emulsion-technology rear shock absorbers offer 15% more preload adjustment than previous low-profile touring shocks.
Front suspension features dual-bending valve suspension technology that delivers the damping performance of a racing-style cartridge fork with linear damping characteristics and reduced weight.
Reflex™ linked Brembo® brakes with ABS and the Harley-Davidson Smart Security System are standard equipment.
The all-black Milwaukee-Eight® 107 (1746 cc) engine offers quicker throttle response, more passing power, purer sound, a smoother ride and more of the feeling riders want from a Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycle engine.
Each Milwaukee-Eight engine produces 10% more torque*. The Milwaukee-Eight 107 accelerates 11% quicker from 0-60mph, equal to a two-to-three bike length improvement, and 11% quicker from 60-80 mph in top gear, equal to a one-to-two bike length improvement*. The Milwaukee-Eight engine offers improved rider and passenger thermal comfort due to reduced heat absorption, increased heat rejection and a redesigned exhaust system.
For improved fit, a new, slimmer primary drive cover and the low-profile shape of the air cleaner cover provide improved rider legroom around the engine and an easier reach to the ground for many riders.
All Milwaukee-Eight powered models are fitted with an assist and slip clutch with improved hydraulic actuation and 7% less clutch lever effort.