Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special. The other bike!

[@bizerker1497]

Both are great. I was told since I'm 6'4" that a Road Glide would fit me better. But I just bought a 2021 Street Glide Special FLHXS 2 weeks ago. Just picked it up a few days ago and I love it. Fits great.

[@phildofactor1]

Its funny how everyone trys to make the street glide and the road glide different bikes. Its the same bike just different fairing. The frame and everything else is the same just the fairing is different. My self I prefer the road glide over the street glide because of the fixed fairing. Not having that weight to move around makes riding it a dream for me. I used to have a ultra classic with the bat wing fairing and I loved it until I rode the road glide. As my brother told me when he traded his 2018 street glide in for a 2019 road glide. He said like going from no power steering to power steering. Great video though I'm glad that you have the opportunity to go and take these test rides and let us know your likes and dislikes. Another great video. Thank you.

[@rogershipman3578]

That's a good point. Both bikes have a 30 pound fairing but the RGS Shark Nose Fairing not being mounted to the forks will lighten that turning weight on the triple trees.

[@zososhep]

Thanks for showing some love to the Shark!! I absolutely love my 2017 Road Glide Special Milwaukee 8 107. I chose the Road Glide for the exact reason you mentioned, I am 6'6" and having the fairing away from me out front I feel like I have way more room. On the Street Glide I felt very cramped and didn't care for the fairing being "Right There". I find the Road Glide cuts through the wind way better as the Street Glide feels like you are fighting the wind more...Just my assessments. Anyway, thanks again for your test drive of the Road Glide and I did hear you say several times that it is a nice bike(Couldn't agree more!). I dig your Channel, thanks for making all of these videos, at the end of the day we are all Brothers & Sisters no matter what kind of bike you ride! Peace.

[@rudyvradio]

Poetically put. That's it in a nutshell for us taller people. 6'4 here...

[@504kel7]

zososhep 💯 your so right! RG feels much better

[@jedicazador]

I'm 6'7" 285 lbs always wanted a street Glide . Tested a 2013 RG 30" front wheel, apes, bigger windshield, (yea its ugly but works) floor boards and foot controls moved forward and built for a tall man. I my love my 2013 RG custom. Glad you got to test it out if your wanna stop by I'm 615 too in the country though, hills and beautiful scenery everywhere. Pm me if your interested. Doing a ride to tail of the dragon in spring with a few peeps your welcome to join

[@nickchandley5414]

I rode an Electra Glide batwing bike for 18 years (still have it) and bought a 2018 Road Glide with the M8 motor. Biggest difference to me other than the point of view and distance to instruments is the lightness of the handling in the front end. The bike seems to turn quicker and feel sportier to ride. I have the Zippers Red Shift 468 cam and S&S cam plate in mine and did some other upgrades (Corbin saddle, amp & speakers, LED lighting) and when you twist the wick - you're GONE right now! I'll be retiring to Greeneville in a few years just down the road - maybe we'll see each other and I promise to wave! LOL

[@DoubleH1906]

Both bikes are beautiful and functional. My preference is the Road Glide Special and love it more and more each time I get in the seat.

[@andrewsumner5388]

The color of that Road Glide is amazing!...

[@richardedwin5980]

Hey Travelling...just a few points for ya. Both compartments in the fairing are the same size. The USB cord in the right side where you put your phone charges it too so no need for the 12v outlet to be on that side. Furthermore, it's on the left by design to keep your throttle/brake hand free from messing with it should you use it as a cigarette lighter instead. There's a huge difference between the bikes handling n steering. I think the word you were looking for is "effortless" when it comes to steering. The inner and outer bat wing fairing with all of its gauges, speakers, radio, headlight, wiring harnesses etc attached to the handlebars are almost 71lbs. And to that you add the weight of the bars, hand controls and switch housings. All of that weight is fixed to the frame on the Road Glide meaning that all you're turning are the bars. None of the other stuff. To put that in comparison...hold a 35lb weight plate in each hand all day and you'll get the picture. Plus the bars on the Road Glide can be adjusted forward and backwards up to 3". I had a Street Glide and a Road Glide and have ridden both cross country. I'll take the Road Glide ANY day of the week over the Street Glide especially on a windy day hands down. And yes, you looked less cramped on the RGS. Come my son...come to the Shark Side!!!!!!

[@TravelingTall]

The Shark Side LOL. Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@us20riders68]

Richard Edwin Thanks for the insights, mate! Very helpful!

[@gregoryhousch725]

Hey Rich, I Just Read Your Book 😆😆 kidding. I Just Converted From A Street Glide Standard To A RG Special. I'm 6'5" And I Don't Feel As Cramped, Especially After Seat And Bars... The Handling Is Better... More Storage As Well... RG Nation... I Think Tall Really Wants A Road Glide... Just Don't Wanna Give In... S I'm Talking About Ya Tall 😆😆😆 Come On Home Tall RG Nation.

[@fromthebottomup3106]

I couldn't make up my mind either. I bought a road glide, road it a couple weeks, went back to the Harley Davidson shop and bought a street glide special. Now I got both. Payments are about to break me already, but nothing like drinking a cold beverage in my shop and looking at both side by side. It's a awesome experience.

[@jluurs]

Can't go wrong with either of those Glides! That blue/black is stunning!

[@jimbeam4111]

I bought the 2019 RGS. Came from an Ultra and Street Glide. The biggest difference is the road glide seems to handle better at low speed. Also being taller it feels like I have more room.

[@roadglide]

Road Glides are beautiful bikes. But then Harley Davidson Bagger style Touring motorcycles are gorgeous anyway. Fixed fairings are my preferred design and to me are rock solid. You do have more room whether perceived or not just by virtue of the design. Gold Wings are have always been fixed fairings and are renowned for their handling and comfort capabilities. You are absolutely right. Premium level bikes must have newest technology in LED lights. Great job Tall.

[@ashebarley77385]

Road glide is the best. Hands down. Used to ride street glides now I have switched and will never go back Beautiful bike you won’t regret it They ride so much better

[@RRoosa]

I love my 2019 Street Glide Special. Not problems with the fairing and riding on the highway. I changed out the 3 inch factory wind screen for a Klock 7 inch smoked wind screen to eliminate helmet buffeting.

[@mikedanaher3413]

I also agree with you T. I’m a fan of shiny paint and chrome. The blacked out specials don’t do it for me. I’m hopeful that Harley puts a option for a 114 in the standard models so those of us that like nice paint and chrome can get the bigger engine.

[@mikedanaher3413]

I like the look of the street glide over the road glide. From all the reviews I see it looks like the road glide has a bit better wind protection. I’m a Road King guy so to each his own.

[@Tomcatta]

Another great review! Always appreciate the perspective of someone that is used to riding a Street Glide.

[@razz6877]

In our family we have 3 roadglides and a cvo street glide . How you feel when your on the bike is what matters . I personally like the roadglide special Like you custom dynamics everywhere , windshield,rear bags plasma bars and directionals . Klockwerks sport flare changes the game on the roadglide if you have any Buffeting . The phone side charges phone as you use it so the other 12volt is a nice second option . Great Videos as always have a safe day

[@michaelvitelli7224]

I like your videos. No matter what, any handle bars on road glide look funny.. I'm old school. Never had wind issues with bat faring. And all the extra electronics, like traction control, PLEASE! 16 YEARS on a 99 ultra, the abs brakes was like learning to ride all over again. Harley puts to many up dates, Im on a 2014 ultra now with a 103, stage one. I'm an old man, that's plenty for me. I enjoy your opinions. We're similar in style. Plus,I couldn't afford anything more then what I have now... Be well. 🏍🏍

[@alsal5284]

Watched this video many times and others. Finally decided to go with Road Glide Special today. Came from riding a Yamaha Vstar 650 and going straight to this. I'm traveling short at 5'5 and beyond happy with this beauty. Thanks for the video.

[@mongoose93495]

The best motorcycle Harley Davidson makes

[@rudyvradio]

No question. Hands down. My eyes are on the CVO RG. 2018. Gunship. Gotta have it. FLHRXSE...

[@smokeGR14]

Agree the SG is the best bike HD makes

[@kennethwise7108]

@@rudyvradio You are 100% correct I'm the grateful owner of the first year of the Road Glide! Its crazy how far these bikes have evolved over the years. 140,000 miles and still going strong! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3rSmaGtZ8yfhs0

[@germanengineering204]

@@smokeGR14 RG for sure mate!😄

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

Hate to say it, but you're all wrong. Nothing beats the Road King.

[@coolgeek08]

2012 road glide rider here. Love it.

[@chas106g.6]

It is all in your mind. This is way more stable on the highway. Both bikes are great.

[@don8apparel497]

Just bought a 2020 RGS from Smokey Mountain Harley. Best bike purchase I’ve ever made.

[@us20riders68]

Hey tall, How are ya? I agree with you on a lot of things about the differences between the street glide and the road glide. We rode a couple of street glide from Chicago to L.A. last July and not once on the 2,800+ miles journey did we feel too much air or any problems with the Bat fairing. Our arms and our backs were as good as on the 1st day after 7 days of riding. I rented a road glide from Bootlegger at the end of October and rode it on Tellico Pkwy to Sweetwater, TN under the rain with about 45° and to Grimsley, TN the next day. I am 5´11 and I felt like I was getting a bit less air on top of my helmet on the road glide and a bit more wind/rain protection. We are planning a cross country ride on Route 20 this summer, from Boston, MA to Newport, OR and I still can’t decide which ride to pick. I probably watched all of the "street vs. road" glide reviews out there and still can’t make up my mind. Some say the road glide standard is a bit sportier, some say the contrary. Some say that the lighting is better on the road glide, some say that with a day maker, the street glide is better... I know you’re a street glide lover but which bike would you pick for a 3,365 miles road trip? Hope to meet you in Knoxville this year and maybe go for a ride.

[@mas3292]

Great video! The Road Glide is a great bike, but I prefer the Street Glide! Love the gauge cluster closer ( Fighter Jet Cockpit) I have a 9" wind splitter with color-matched fairing lowers for very little wind and head buffeting wearing a half helmet. As opposed to needing a 12 ft. windshield on the Road Glide. Love the Street Glide Standard which is an empty canvas for us old school paint and chrome guys!

[@millstar562]

Nice review. Thanks for not screaming into the microphone like other youTube channels.

[@jordan.parker]

Had a 2017 RGS. Incredible bike. But could never get over feeling like I was driving a spaceship. Just rented a 21’ SG for a weekend trip. Love it. No spaceship feeling. Fits just right, I’m mainly looking at the rode over the closer fairing (FYI- I’m 5’8”). I’ve also owned a 20’ Road King standard and have a 19’ Heritage Classic. The SG seems to be the sweet spot for me.

[@Nate_The_Compton_Kid]

Wow how the channel has grown since us first couple of subscribers!!!!! Keep up the great work!

[@4evervigilant8]

I love my ‘21 Road Glide Special. I didn’t think I would like the fixed faring, but I love it.

[@HDR20]

Love my 18 road glide special. I put my phone on the left side(clutch)with no problem. I rode batwings for years and I don't think I would ever go back after riding my rg for 2 years

[@pete8068]

Great video, love my 2019 Roadglide special

[@MrOdin68]

The Road Glide is a new fashion. The best touring bike is the Street Glide. beautiful, and not only a fashion.

[@benruiz8231]

That's my new bike absolutely love it... soon as I saw Harley was bringing this out I went and ordered it... my favorite color combination

[@chrisdreier923]

That is GORGEOUS piece of American iron!!!

[@asoshkin]

Time to convert. RG is the best touring Harley Davidson.

[@slyguyaction]

You’ll definitely have much more room with the RoadGlide. Better storage too.

[@zion1126]

That’s a pretty combination of colors blue and black. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@kevinyoung1447]

That’s why they make both… for those other people 😂 I’m a batwing lover too! Thank you for the content! Keep it up brother! Ride safe!

[@KevinButler816]

I traded in my 2014 Street Glide for a 2015 Road Glide Special. Traded the 2015 in on a 2017 RGS and traded that in on my current Road Glide Special. There’s a reason why Harley now sales more Road Glides than Street Glides. Time to get in the shark tank and join #sharknation🦈 😎

[@4drumz-662]

The scorched orange was my favorite HD paint color... and then the 2020 zephyr blue released 😍 My daughter was so excited because it’s really burple when the sun hits it (blue/purple)

[@JB-kg7ic]

Thanks for making this video my man - great commentary

[@scottschaeffer8920]

I like em both! My brother has a Road Glide, I gotta Street Glide, we get along fine.

[@kennydowe2900]

Love my Road Glide Special - wouldn’t have anything else!

[@TravelingTall]

Thanks for watching Kenny

[@kennydowe2900]

Traveling Tall really appreciate your videos & I appreciate the fact u responded back! Keep up the good work, & God Bless!

[@youngblood02busa]

Same here

[@daoudmh1]

Same. I recently bought my first one, 2019 Road Glide Special, I love that bike!

[@kennethwise7108]

@@daoudmh1 I love my Evo powered Road Glide! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3rSmaGtZ8yfhs0

[@brianwillride3176]

Haha, great overview TT. I will have to give the Road Glide a test ride, but I have to say that looks -wise, I definitely prefer the batwing over the shark. I've sat on a couple Road Glides, and they feel huge to a 5'9" 185lb. The fairing feels like it sits too far back to reach, and I am also puzzled by the open space on each side which can't be closed. Seems like that would get cold in the winter, even here in Kentucky. I still like the SG better, though unlike you I don't like the fairing mounted mirrors at all--I think that will be the first thing to go for me along with that antenna. No excuse for lack of LED on a Special, either. Thanks for sharing the ride with us!

[@josephmirigliano8728]

I like the road glide in the street glide I like them both ride safe and enjoy always enjoy watching

[@benpadilla157]

Beauitful bikes love the colors of that bike but for me BLACK is beautiful everything I drive is vivid black from my bikes to my pickup truck an my wife car but awesome video tall god bless

[@dirtydingo49]

loyal to the street glide. i like that tall stay true and ride safe.

[@edward1967able]

I’ve always wanted to get a Street Glide but after a demo on a Road Glide I was sold , now all I have to do is save all my pennies 😁🤙🏼

[@chadbobby]

What up TALL ! Loving your channel, I just found it a week or two ago... Any way, I am in the Chattanooga area and I'll be getting my 2022 RG in Gunship Grey in a couple weeks. Thanks for all the tips and tricks you share, hope to see you out on the road someday soon!!

[@jon71290]

Stop fighting the feeling lol you keep trying to say it’s more agile but just say it feels different. Lol love ya man, great video. Good job

[@DKLabs99]

I like the gauge layout better on the street glide. My preference is the street glide as well.

[@ClassicRider]

@HarleyDavidson is a beautiful bike. It allows you to become part of #MyHarleyTradition while @travelingTall

[@74novaman1]

I bought a 2020 street glide standard and had them put the zephyr blue on it with all the chrome and it looks phenomenal

[@josephshealey]

I own 2011 street glide and love it. Never rode a road glide but I imagine it would be the only bike I'd ever trade mine for

[@ElPaPaBear69]

Love my 2020 Road Glide smooth ride

[@CADDYLIFE69]

I’ve had a 2016 street glide and now own the same bike you just road. I love the road glide better on long trips.

[@taps_1021]

Roadglide is the best glide 👍👍👍😀

[@charlieryan1736]

Thanks for reviewing another beautiful bike 👍🏻

[@cliffclavin6839]

The handling is so much easier on the road glide, the batwing still looks better in my opinion and will always be my favorite

[@TravelingTall]

Thanks for watching Jake

[@Dinoxt12]

Nice Glide...those pipes sound good for stock, Harley must have upped the exhaust note a little...myself I like my Street Glide, like you do, but the Road Glide are nice got to give them credit...good video, keep-um coming .

[@brianmurphy9606]

Tall Travelers can stretch out on a Road Glide... I spent 18 years on a batwing and recently picked up a Road glide.... and said... finally, a bike that is big enough for me.

[@graywolfhd]

You take a Road Glidelide out for the week and you enjoy the fact there is no weight on handlebars. I road a Batwing fairing for over 14 years and never going back! Love my Road Glide!

[@popo103]

Man that bike looks awesome. My Dad and I have been going to Daytona Bike week for the past 25 plus years and have always enjoyed the Harley demo rides! I own a Venture but love the RG.

[@smvsounds]

Love my 2019 road glide!

[@victorjohnson9672]

Very Nice preview I feel you on the faring I got my first Goldwing and the ride is different but I’m getting use to it. It’s like power steering

[@davidhelmuth5707]

Interesting fact, the bikes are the same other than the faring set up. I don’t hate, but I did get the road glide special. For me it feels and handles better!.

[@buckbrennan6760]

My next bike!! Great vid. Love em. Keep em coming Buck

[@TravelingTall]

Thanks for watching Buck

[@pedroc6823]

I was about to purchase one and the suspension is so bad I decided not to get it. For the cost I shouldn't need to improve the suspension. I thought the front was heavy. I don't mind heavy bikes at all as I am still looking for a replacement for my Victory Vision. Great looking bike and fit and finish are at the top. I dont have to many choices with a fixed fairing.

[@eddiebenzz]

Pedro C Go test ride a BMW 1600 B !!

[@dcrist9]

I love my 2019 street glide special in baracudda silver,black and blue does look nice i must say.

[@HarleyDayRider]

I used to own a Electra Glide Classic and traded it for a Road Glide Ultra. Since I switched I really enjoy the fixed fairing. It is just whatever you like to ride. Ride Safe

[@talkingrock7011]

That color combo looks great on a street glide , I took the mirrors out of the fairing on my street glide and installed mirrors on the handle bars I like it much better ride safe

[@thejakein7867]

Road Glides are the mini Van's of motorcycles

[@fastrandy]

I'm liking the Road Glides more and more now.

[@TheBusa09]

Switched from a 15 RGS to 19 CVO Limited, and love it!

[@TheRealLennox]

I really enjoy your videos. Keep them coming. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@davidrosenblum2178]

Great video! I've always coveted the Road Glide Special to add to my stable and love that color. I had an '09 Street Glide in Black Ice/Blue Ice Pearl and loved it! As far as the turn signal bulbs being incandescent is concerned, I think maybe it is a DOT thing but I'm not sure. One of my other bikes, a 2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S, also has incandescent turn signal bulbs although in the rest of the world it and all other KTMs as far as I know are equipped with LED turn signals. From a 6' 3" rider... Ride On!

[@N9710A]

My ‘19 FLrXS has changed my life. I am saddened that they left off the vent closures on he ‘20 model.

[@roadbellator19delta]

I had a Street Glide and traded for a Road Glide! Road Glide forever!!!! Best bike Harley makes!

[@brazeagle]

Great job on this video...you made me research into a Street Glide, as I was sold for a FIX front fairing (Road Glide), and thought is is WAY much easier to ride, but guess not, after seeing how much you like your Street Glide...I need to ride both and see if there is a big difference. Thanks again.

[@VikingBagsYT]

great video! We here at VikingBags really appreciate your content! Keep up the good work!

[@richardash9409]

I changed my bars on my SG love it more now.

[@docwells4747]

I LOVE MY ROAD GLIDE,,,Make that your next bike.

[@qf76mnd15]

Road glide hands down look and handling

[@RayBlack321]

S Meek i used to think the opposite but the Road glide has really grown on me.

[@billscruggs5170]

Love my Street Glide. 96ci from the dealer...lost cam berring...went with a 103. Plenty for me .

[@MrQbone]

I own a street glide my wife has a road glide. and yes a big difference. love the roadglide better now that I ride hers more.. lol.. she doesn't ride mine..

[@carlosvillanueva7666]

Tall, my wife rides a '19 RG Ultra. She loves it. She says it handles easier. Reminds her of a Heritage. Look forward to the next video.

[@donalddavis7160]

Companies make windshields that are short and still work phenomenally

[@benpadilla157]

My two favorite colors as well blue an black I knew you were my brother from another mother

[@marcarchie7168]

I have had 2 Streetglides one being a CVO. But my Roadglide felt better. Loving my Road King with its 18 inch Apes. I will say I miss the Music and GPS.

[@LittleMoes_Motivation]

Howdy !! Just discovered your channel, and lovin so far!! I have an 06 shark and love it!!!

[@davem6778]

I love watching your channel, you put out a bunch of great content .....I don't love seeing the handicap parking clogged up like that though.

[@navcop33]

That bike is gorgeous! I have wanted a Road Glide for a long time. Haven’t pulled the trigger yet.

[@TravelingTall]

Thanks for watching Bruce

[@bodeans59]

I used to ride a Street Glide, moved over to a Road Glide in 2016, never going back to a bat wing bike.

[@orgillmathew]

bodeans59 Yeah you look at them next to each other and the street looks better but then you ride them and the road is heaps better, then you think wait I ride it more than I look at it! But to me I’m Australian and think it’s great that they have these options depending on the person.

[@brents1643]

Same here. Love Roadglide

[@wilhallman2890]

8:00 because most people add a phone mount to the left handlebar so you can still throttle but use the phone.

[@MrLew1965]

$375 Fine for using a phone while riding up here in Canada ! They call it Distracted Driving, in cars too !! So, having a phone on your handle bars is pretty useless up here ! Cheers !

[@audoalford1077]

Hey Traveling Tall, Enjoyed the ride along. I grew up with my dad having the bat wing Electra Glide but that Road Glide is starting to grow on me. Still plan to keep my 12 Ultra limited though. Would like to see you test ride the Road Glide Limited.

[@jacquesyoung7010]

great video and weather you want to admit it to yourself or not the seed has been sewn

[@bigz8658]

Thats why i liked my 84 goldwing..the ferring being on the bike was nice jest less weight on front end and made it more maneuverable . Odd at first but loved that style more.

[@titopht]

I really enjoy your videos. I appreciate your input and loving seeing the different places. What setup do you use on your helmet to record you talking?

[@applicator40usa69]

Roadglide is much lighter steering when moving slow speeds. Also I think highway speeds are much smoother too.. I do own a cvo electra glide ultra and a Roadglide ultra. The Roadglide is my favorite