Harley-Davidson® Touring Motorcycles: Comparing the Road Glide® and the Street Glide® Bikes
Those looking for high quality touring motorcycles will want to consider the Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® and Street Glide® models. They both offer an exceptional riding experience, but they also have key differences. We've created the following comparison guide to help you decide which Harley motorcycle to choose.
If you want help picking or want to shop Road Glide and Street Glide motorcycles for sale, visit Hideout Harley-Davidson. Our dealership is located in Joplin, Missouri, and we also serve those in Springfield as well as Rogers, Arkansas.
What Both Motorcycles Offer
There are some features offered on both touring motorcycles:
- A 45 mpg fuel economy and 6 gallon fuel capacity
- The Milwaukee-Eight® 107 V-Twin engine
- 2.3 cubic feet luggage capacity
- A passenger seat
- An upright riding position with floorboard foot controls
- An infotainment system
How the Motorcycles Differ
The Price
There is a small price difference between the H-D motorcycles. The Road Glide starts at $21,699 and the Street Glide starts at $21,999.
The Size
The Road Glide is a bit smaller and measures 95.7 inches long. The Street Glide is 96.5 inches long.
The bigger difference is in their weight. The Street Glide is 796 pounds while the Road Glide is 820 pounds.
The Fairing Setup
The fairing helps boost the riding experience. It helps block out kicked-up debris, bugs, and other nuisances on the road. It also helps block wind, which helps improve rider endurance. Both Harley motorcycles come with a fairing, but they have different styles.
The Road Glide uses a frame mounted fairing, which does not move with the handlebars. This results in better wind protection and improved rider endurance. The Street Glide, in contrast, uses a fork mounted batwing fairing. This fairing type is more common among Harley motorcycles.
The Seat Height
The seat height of the Road Glide is 25.9 inches. The seat height of the Street Glide is 26.1 inches. The Road Glide has more space between the handlebars and the seat, which makes it more comfortable for taller riders.
The Color Options
Both touring motorcycles can come in Vivid Black or Billiard Red. The Road Glide also comes in Gauntlet Gray Metallic. The Street Glide also comes in River Rock Gray.
Choosing a Motorcycle
Both H-D motorcycles offer an exceptional riding experience.
A quick summary of the two motorcycle's strengths:
- The Street Glide offers better agility due to the lighter weight.
- The Road Glide offers better rider comfort due to the fairing design and seat height.
Ready to shop Road Glide and Street Glide motorcycles for sale? The experts at Hideout Harley-Davidson can help you pick the perfect match for your budget and lifestyle. Reach out today or stop by our dealership in Joplin, Missouri. We also proudly serve those in Springfield, Missouri, and Rogers, Arkansas.