Harley-Davidson Road Glide vs Honda Gold Wing

Harley Davidson Road Glide Price starts at Rs. 41.79 Lakh which is Rs. 2.62 Lakh costlier than base model of Honda Gold Wing priced at Rs. 39.16 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Harley-Davidson Road Glide is 16.3 kmpl whereas the mileage of Honda Gold Wing is 14 kmpl. In technical specifications, Harley Davidson Road Glide is powered by 1868 cc engine , while Honda Gold Wing is powered by 1833 cc engine. Harley Davidson Road Glide is available in 6 different colours while Honda Gold Wing comes with 1 colours. The Comparison Harley Davidson Road Glide vs Honda Gold Wing can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Road Glide vs Gold Wing

Key Highlights Road Glide STDGold Wing DCT + Airbag
Engine Type Milwaukee-Eight 114 Liquid-cooled 4 Stroke 24 valve SOHC Flat-6
Max Power 93.8 PS @ 5250 rpm 126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm

Road Glide vs Gold Wing Key Highlights

Basic Info Harley Davidson Road Glide STDHonda Gold Wing DCT + Airbag
Rating
3 reviews
7 reviews
Brand Name Harley Davidson Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 41.79 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 39.16 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Milwaukee-Eight 114 Liquid-cooled 4 Stroke 24 valve SOHC Flat-6
Max Power 93.8 PS @ 5250 rpm 126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Harley Davidson Road Glide Colors
Honda Gold Wing Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Cast Aluminum Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
EMI
Rs. 1,14,420 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 1,07,221 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 83,423 Road Glide Insurance Rs. 79,296 Gold Wing Insurance
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Engine Type
Milwaukee-Eight 114
Liquid-cooled 4 Stroke 24 valve SOHC Flat-6
Engine Displacement
1868 cc
1833 cc
Max Power
93.8 PS @ 5250 rpm
126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3250 rpm
170 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
102 mm
73 mm
Stroke
114.3 mm
73 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
6
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Shaft Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Full Transistorized Ignition
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
16.3 kmpl
14 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/55-18
Front :-130/70-R18 Rear :-200/55-R16
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Cast Aluminum
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
...
36 psi

Dry Weight
371 kg
...
Seat height
695 mm
745 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
2615*905*1430 mm3
Wheelbase
1625 mm
1695 mm
Length
2430 mm
2615 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
130 mm
Height
...
1430 mm
Width
...
905 mm
Fuel Capacity
22.7 Liters
21.1 Liters
Kerb Weight
387 Kg
390 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
...
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
...
316 mm

Additional Features
ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
...
Call/SMS alerts
...
USB charging port
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
...
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 20AH
Charging at Charging Station
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Cruise Control
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Tourer Bikes
Internet Connectivity
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
Display
...
7 Inch TFT Display
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Stepup Seat
Low Oil Indicator
Passenger Footrest
Passenger Backrest
...
External Speakers
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Navigation
...
DRLs
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Gold Wing
  • Performance
  • Handling
  • Features
  • Touring Capabilities
  • Ride Quality
  • Comfort
Honda Gold Wing
  • Bulky
  • Low Ground Clearance

Is Honda Gold Wing Better Than Harley-Davidson Road Glide?

67% users have chosen Honda Gold Wing over Harley-Davidson Road Glide in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 45 users have also rated Honda Gold Wing and Harley-Davidson Road Glide on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Honda Gold Wing is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your bike. But Harley-Davidson Road Glide is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and features.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Road Glide Gold Wing
Mileage 4.0 3.5
Performance 4.6 5.0
Comfort 4.7 5.0
Maintenance 4.0 3.3
Features 4.6 5.0
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which model of Goldwing is the best? The old model or the latest one - Gold Wing?
  • Latest one
  • We would recommend you to go for the latest one as The Gold Wing is all about relaxed touring. All of which would be incomplete without the electronic wizardry it boasts of. The 2018 version gets ride-by-wire and four riding modes, namely: Tour, Sport, Econ, and Rain, which a first in Gold Wing's history. There’s also keyless ignition, an electronically-controlled windscreen, music system, heated grips, and even an air-bag as an option. Let’s not forget hill start assist, ABS, and the much-needed cruise control. The Tour variant of the Gold Wing additionally gets heated seats (not really a boon on Indian roads, unless you’re somewhere up North), a trunk that has a keyless function, Honda’s version of traction control called the Honda Selectable Torque Control, and electronic rear suspension, which allows you to adjust it with a button instead of having to remove the fairing of the bike, to do so manually. Honda Gold Wing is powered by an 1833 cc engine. This Gold Wing engine generates a power of 126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm and a torque of 170 Nm @ 4500 rpm. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. Which is the best bike out of these three Honda Goldwing, Heritage Softail classic or Hayabusa - Gold Wing?
  • Hayabusa is best sports bike...and gold is best luxury bike

Harley Davidson Road Glide Vs Honda Gold Wing FAQs

Which bike is best between Harley Davidson Road Glide vs Honda Gold Wing?
As per the users experiences Harley Davidson Road Glide is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and features in your bike. But Honda Gold Wing is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper Harley Davidson Road Glide vs Honda Gold Wing?
The Honda Gold Wing is cheaper than Harley Davidson Road Glide by Rs. 2.62 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Harley Davidson Road Glide vs Honda Gold Wing?
For the STD version, 1868 cc Petrol engine of Road Glide produces 93.8 PS @ 5250 rpm of power and 158 Nm @ 3250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the DCT + Airbag version, 1833 cc Petrol engine of Gold Wing produces 126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm of power and 170 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Harley Davidson Road Glide has better performance.

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