Difference between road king and street glide

Q: Is a Harley Road King considered a touring bike?

The Road King is part of Harleys touring line of motorcycles. This range includes Road Glide, Street Glide, and Electra Glide models. These large-framed touring or FL Series of motorcycles are usually termed as dressers or baggers.

Compare for Harley Davidson Road King vs Harley Davidson Street Glide

Below is the detailed bike comparison, based on price, specifications & other features, of Harley Davidson Road King and Harley Davidson Street Glide. Harley Davidson Road King is priced between Rp 1,06 Billion while Harley Davidson Street Glide is priced between Rp 1,16 Billion. Talking about the technical specifications, Harley Davidson Road King Standard houses 1745 engine whereas Harley Davidson Street Glide Standard engine displacement is 1745.

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Is the Street Glide the same as a Road King?
What's the difference between road and Street Glide?
What is better Street Glide or Road Glide?
Is a Harley Road King considered a touring bike?

Overview	Harley Davidson Road King	Harley Davidson Street Glide
Brand	Harley Davidson Indonesia	Harley Davidson Indonesia
OTR Price* (Jakarta Selatan)	Rp 1,06 Billion Road King Price	Rp 1,16 Billion Street Glide Price
Variant	Road King Standard	Street Glide Standard
Available Color(s)	Road King Colors	Street Glide Colors
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Bikes in Indonesia	Petrol Petrol Bikes in Indonesia
Vehicle Type	Touring Touring Bikes in Indonesia	Touring Touring Bikes in Indonesia

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Technical Specifications

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	High Performance Home Suspension	High Performance Home Suspension
Rear Suspension	Hand Adjustable Suspension	Adjustable Shock Absorbers

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	130/80 R17	130/70 R18
Rear Tyre	180/65 R16	180/65 R16
Front Wheel Size	R17	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial

Engine & Performance

Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	Dual Exhuast (2-1-2)
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Engine Type	4-Stroke, DOHC	4-Stroke, DOHC
Displacement	1745	1745
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Bore X Stroke	100 mm x 111.1 mm	100 mm x 111 mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.0:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Maximum Torque	149 Nm	149 Nm
Top Speed	140 kmph	174 kmph
RPM at Maximum Torque	3250	3250

Dimension

Oil Tank Capacity	4.9 L	4.9 L
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2450 mm	2450 mm
Kerb Weight	379 kg	376 kg
Wheel Base	1625 mm	1625 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	135 mm
Seat Height	705 mm	695 mm
Category	Touring	Touring

Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	Electronic Sequential Portable Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Injeksi Bahan Bakar Port Sekuensial Elektronik (ESPFI)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Safety & Security

Back Rest
ABS		Optional
Launch Control
Riding Modes	Touring, Road	Touring, Road
Leg Guards
Engine Immobilizer
Anti-Theft Alarm		Optional
Wheel Lock Front/back
Shutter Lock

Features

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Seat	Dual Seat
Side Wings

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control
Height Adjustable Seats

Electrical

Indicator Light
Head Lamp	Bulb	Bulb
Adjustable Headlights
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V

Console

Navigator
Tachometer	Analog
Speedometer	Analog	Analog
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Display Screen
Fuel Gauge	Analog	Analog
Tripmeter

Brake

Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc

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Is the Street Glide the same as a Road King?

PERFORMANCE AND INFOTAINMENT COMPARISON Both bikes are prized for their power and handling. Road King® has a slightly greater lean angle. Both have a fuel economy around 45 miles per gallon. Road King® comes with Impeller Cast Aluminum wheels, while Street Glide's® are Enforcer Cast Aluminum.

What's the difference between road and Street Glide?

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.

What is better Street Glide or Road Glide?

At 796 pounds, the Street Glide is about 25 pounds lighter than the Road Glide. A lighter bike increases your power-to-weight ratio, which can boost acceleration. It also has a seat height of 26.1 inches compared to 29.5 inches for the Road Glide, making it a better choice for shorter riders.

Is a Harley Road King considered a touring bike?

The Road King is part of Harley's touring line of motorcycles. This range includes Road Glide, Street Glide, and Electra Glide models. These large-framed touring or FL Series of motorcycles are usually termed as 'dressers' or 'baggers'.