Road Glide Special VS Street Glide Special, Which to choose. Why.

[@fastjax]

hey guys so far we're at 78% for Road Glide and 22% Street Glide.

[@jefftilghman9059]

Fast-Action Jax I see way more SGs on the road and in the dealerships. We just took a trip to Tennessee ( I live in eastern NC) so I took advantage of the trip to visit some HD dealership there, plus visiting the ones in my "neck of the woods" so-to-speak. Rge only Road Glides I see are brand new ones and not many of those. And talking to salesmen, the have all said the same thing, that in their experiance, the SG are mire popular than RG. But I'm 5'8" with an inseam about 28 and short arms. So you have given me some things to try out and consider when test riding.

[@jordanasel3745]

Jeff Tilghman I love my street glide. I just don’t like the road glide fairing

[@loyalhearted6101]

The one that fits your specific needs and what you can handle that’s pretty much it

[@TheMarkMillerGroup]

I put about 400 miles on a Rental Road Glide and Street Glide over a weekend even though I was dead set on buying a street glide. This ride 100% changed my mind. At 5’9” the buffering was horrible on the SG and while a larger windshield would fix that... I don’t like the look of the taller ones. Also... four other things really stood out about the RG which I liked. The extra storage in the dash was great as I hate stuff in my pockets, the nav being on top makes it way easier and safer to look at, the gauges being farther away really helped with my 50 year old eyes, and the lower wind deflectors kept the wind from directly hitting my legs. My buddy ended up loving the SG and I loved the RG... so I’m really glad Harley makes both!

[@michaelsweeney6596]

Well done young man

[@ryankarcher648]

Never rode a bike before want a Harley davidson are these good starter bikes

[@amosserpa2635]

Ryan Karcher get a honda shadow first

[@megwell]

@@amosserpa2635 i wouldn't start with one of these if you've never ridden a bike. Get something smaller easy to handle. Honda shadows aren't a bad suggestion

[@Kabal06]

I got a street glide in Dec 2019 and I’m 6’0 and that wind does hit my helmet a lot. I did try the windshield 6.5 & 10” and no luck. I test drove the road glide and fell in love with it. Hopefully I can work a deal and trade in street glide for road glide.

[@adamclark94]

For me it isn't coming over the top and doing it its coming around the tank. Put a lower wind deflector on it and the side ones to save you feom spending money on a new investment

[@sandking9918]

Thanks for the review brother 👍🏽👍🏽

[@charlieryan1736]

Great comparison video 👍🏻 glad I found your channel just subscribed

[@rawdawgg_]

Im 6'3 and never get headbuff on my street glide

[@lunchbox5072]

Street glide all the way. 🤘🇺🇸🤘🇺🇸🤘

[@mahlercdo3]

I don’t understand everybody says RG is better but when your out riding you see way more SG than RG hummm I don’t get it but I’m a SG owner that’s probably why

[@dawidos117]

I couldn’t decide between RKS, SGS and RGS 🤔 I’m 5’9” tall, 31” inseam, long arms. I would probably ride in full face helmet and I don’t really need infotainment system, but would be nice to have it. I don’t mind clear air blowing at me, but I wouldn’t like buffeting. So what would you recommend? I’m asking about opinions here, on KZbin, because I have really hard time to get a test ride where I’m at 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@speedyspeed8492]

For all you beard guys out there the Road Glide is the bike to have if you have a long-ass beard. On my street glide I have put the fork fangs and the wind deflectors on the Batwing fairing and my beard still blows around like crazy. Harley said that the new mail slot was going to stop the beard lift but that didn't do shit. The Road Glide is way more beard friendly. LOL

[@michaelpainter9921]

Now here is some useful information. I have watched and read a lot of comparisons of the two bikes and this is the first I am hearing of this. Makes me more confident I got the right bike for me.

[@scottragsdale8279]

great video/input. thanks

[@fastjax]

thanks brother I appreciate that!

[@jcporosity4764]

I just got 2018 street glide.

[@fastjax]

hell yeah! congrats! hope you are loving it

[@jcporosity4764]

Fast-Action Jax hell yea I like it coming from a dyna owner lol. Just lil have to get use to all good man safe riding

[@speedyspeed8492]

I always been a Street Glide guy I have a 14 Street Glide and love it. when I first saw the shark nose fairing I hated it I thought it was the ugliest thing I've ever seen. One of my buddies had a Road Glide and over time it grew on me and I started to like the look of it. I completely love the look of it now and that will be my next Harley and in my opinion the Road Glide is a better riding bike than the street glide.

[@chrisfernandez7705]

I'm 5'7 and I like the Road Glide .. But I might be to short for it ?? I'm torn .... don't know what to get ..I like that Faring is on the frame ...The bat looks like a lot of work in the wind and long runs ....

[@fastjax]

I agree, and I've seen alot of people at your height by both, theirs are alot of fitment options from reduced reach seats all the way to lower shocks, i would suggest riding them both and seeing how they feel to you

[@MC2RD]

Chris Fernandez Road Glide! You'll be glad you did. A little intimidating at first in low speeds, but Just sit up high in the seat, and ride it like a dirt bike. Get some HD 6" Beau wedge sole side zipper boots, too.

[@chrisfernandez7705]

Sweet ! Road Glide ...... thanks you for the info ..

[@MC2RD]

Chris Fernandez oh yeah! And Tamarack 1" Lowering kit! Find it on eBay. I think that's how you spell it.

[@edward1967able]

Roadglide for sure 😁🤙🏼

[@JR-eq3qh]

I’m a short guy never tried riding a bagger so I ride the low rider I love it

[@nobodysreview6137]

Thats probably smart, these bikes r big and heavy.

[@nobodysreview6137]

I'm 6ft 1, Street Glide is great, love the low feel, its a lighter bike by 27lbs, 2013 n e way

[@trogonilo]

I'll be renting one of these two for a cruise across route 66. Which one do you recommend?

[@fastjax]

Danilo Fontes Personally I'm a Road glide guy. I prefer not having the weight of fairing. Feels sportier to me

[@stevenwilliams9527]

After test riding the SGS, I decided to just exercise some due diligence and ride a RGS to confirm I should choose the SG. I ended up with a Road Glide Special. The bike was extremely well balanced at all speeds and conditions. I’m 6’2 with gorilla arms and a long-ish torso. The coverage was maybe a little bit better with the RG (at least with the OEM wind deflectors, which have a marked impact of catching wind and buffeting). I get zero buffeting on a RG at any speed WITH the OEM deflector. I don’t know about the ole lady on the back. Haven’t tested that yet. It would be the only reason I would change to a Klock Works deflector. Just my two cents anyway.

[@bodeans59]

2016 Road Glide Special for me. My last bike was a 2013 Street Glide. The Road Glide handles much better on the highways and the interstate. Never going back to a batwing fairing HD

[@dannymorris9349]

I'm 6'4 & feel much more comfortable sitting on the RG. Haven't ridden it yet, but curious of your thoughts on the wind buffeting at my height with the stock wind screen.

[@fastjax]

I never heard any complaints from anyone at your height. I think you would be ok with stock height windshield

[@zososhep]

Danny, I am 6'6" and bought a 2017 Road Glide Special. I did end up getting a much taller windshield (Freedom Shields---check them out. You can order one and take it for a test ride and if it's too short you can send it back for an exchange or refund minus shipping costs). Now I have zero buffeting even at 90 mph. I got the sport touring model and couldn't be happier! So remember there are a lot of options to make the bike as comfortable as possible. The RGS is an incredible motorcycle and the new Milwaukee 8 engine is simply unbelievable. Good luck!

[@dannymorris9349]

Thank you for the input. I'm hoping to get to go take a test ride in a couple of weeks.

[@basdowski1057]

I'm 6'1 tall.. planning to get a Ultra Limited which will be bit higher than the SG. Will i still get does wind buffers? as its the same fairing as the SG.

[@fastjax]

yeah I usually suggest to raise the windshield by a few inches or get the clockworks windshield that kicks up. that would take care of it

[@cheatdeathproc]

Basdowski I had a 14 Ultra Limited with stock screen. I'm 6'3" tall. I would get a little bit of buffeting on the top of my helmet but not too much. I also have a longish torso so I sit up pretty tall on any bike. I think that at 6'1" tall you might get away with the standard set up. If I put my hand on the front of my helmet just above the visor I could feel the wind hit my hand. I could have put a 2" higher recurve screen on it and it would have been perfect. But I reckon you might be ok at your height. I never did it as I'm in Australia and our choice of aftermarket stuff is very sparse. And to get anything shipped over from the States costs an arm and a leg.

[@basdowski1057]

Much appreciated Scott! just what I need to know.. cheers

[@bobbyparson9229]

Good Dude. Love his videos

[@adrianrubi5012]

For my 5'4" height and 29" inseam would these be suitable? I like the look of that roadglide.

[@fastjax]

you would most likely have to lower it, the road glides seat height is 25.9". and since your sitting your legs would spread a little so you could be on your toes. but I've seen many people your height own both models. I have a video of the road glide going up tonight after i edit.

[@adrianrubi5012]

Fast-Action Jax ...thanks :)

[@MrHSIE]

Excellent vid thanks Jax. Short and to the point. Never considered the height before. I have an 06’ Ultraglide with the Street style fairing and I get a lot of buffeting at speed. I’m used to it but it is fatiguing long trips. I’m 6 foot tall. My next bike will be the Roadglide. Used to have a BMWK100and I love the lighter steering of the frame mounted fairing.

[@markurbancowboy]

Great video. I've had them both. Had a 2012 RG, 2012 SG and now a 2018 SG. The SG is more comfortable to me just for the reasons you stated. I also like how the SG feels smaller and less bulky because how the batwing fairing sits back on you more.

[@kfiji]

I am 5'11" 245 pound 37 about to take my MSF motorcycle course soon n as my first bike I want the road glide because I want a course to cruise n not go fast just ride with few friends maybe few days to and from work

[@normanmatura6769]

Street glide is more sportier than a road glide or road glides good for long distance rides because it has a bigger fairing and it deflects more of the wind off of you beside that the same bike

[@scootjockey]

I ride a 2016RGS my only gripe is the suspension as the crash bars ( Highway Bars) sit down in the corners!! Which is not good.

[@fastjax]

Scoot Jockey look into the chopped crash bar. It seems to be further up from the ground

[@barrydawg7544]

Scoot Jockey,, I just came back from the Dragon and I had no problems in the corners with the crash bars being to low... , just saying...

[@stevenwilliams9527]

Barry DAWG concur. No issues from mine either.

[@Orangebrigade]

Damn right about the streetglide and wind buffeting .

[@kakhidzeoto]

well done, keep making reviews, thumbs up!

[@panyachunnanonda6274]

I love Road Glide.

[@tabaccoal1970]

I’m 5,9 and I understand what your talking about but couldn’t you buy a reduced reach seat ? Or a back rest that pushes you forward? Because I really like the road glide a-lot and in the long run I’ll probably buy a road glide special and trade in my soft tail slim s also how does that road glide feel on high winds to 20 mph crosswinds winds

[@fastjax]

you could, you may also be just fine without it. shorter guys and gals do better on the road glide than taller people do on the street glide IMO.

[@tabaccoal1970]

how does it feel on high winds including 20 mph cross winds?

[@bradhorner3633]

Is this guy trying to say if you are 5'8" you cannot get a Road Glide????

[@michaelbrangham8914]

you are not tall enough for this ride, move along kid!

[@rickyharvey7614]

I had the streetglide but went back to the dealer and bought a roadglide !! The only thing i don't like about the roadglide is the fairing looks like my snow mobile !!! But still a nice bike

[@gghostrrider]

Regarding your comments about RGS handling better in corners than the SGS, how does the Road King relate?

[@fastjax]

road king handles better in corners then both these models due to its reduced weight

[@Fxlrstflhxsefltrxse]

This guy has obviously never taken a fairing off a bike because it’s no where near 150 pounds.

[@HDR20]

I have owned both and now a current 18 rgs owner. I find both shields suck. I am 5'5" (short legs long Torso) and experience buffing on both (stock)I went with the rg this time because of looks, the handling and easy steering. IMHO you cant go wrong with either

[@chrisfernandez7705]

Thatnk you for the reply ... I'll go and ride them ....

[@chrisfernandez7705]

Great video ....thank you !

[@mrkapusta9935]

ROAD GLIDE SPECIAL ALL DAY

[@badbeatking80]

It comes down to aesthetics

[@rodanderson1922]

Personally, if I were to sell my BMW K1200 LT for either of these bikes, it would be the Street Glide. I am 6'6 and 233 pounds, so would need to fit an after market screen to it to stop buffeting of my helmet, although why is it in 2017 that Harley cannot fit an Adjustable Screen to ALL of there Touring Bikes, something BMW has been doing for years? The Fairing on the Road Glide, to me at least is Butt Ugly, which is why I would buy the Street Glide.

[@chad28731]

Pcb harley love that place

[@fxrst_anvers6976]

Road glide all the way

[@starrider1900]

I'm 5'10' I know it's the same frame it's just kind of weird was way too crunched up on the street glide Roa Glide all the way

[@fastjax]

starrider1900 No I agree, because the fairing is closer to you on a street glide I could yes see how you would say that

[@TUCKANDROLLE]

2018 CVO Road glide in Gunship Gray

[@philippevb1356]

I had the street Glide 2010 , but I am 1,90 M and that was not what I had in mind for long drives . I was yesterday in the HD shop in Belgium and there I saw the new Road Glide in white . What I great bike , I must say when I sit on the Road Glide it seems you have much more space , then with the street Glide . When I can make a test drive in the future , i am sure this gone be the one . The special version looks awesome in Bonneville Salt Pearl . Thx for the info between those 2 models .

[@MC2RD]

I'm 5'9". Road Glide Special, all the way!!!!!

[@fastjax]

oh yeah, best thing about the road glide is it suites everyone!

[@chrisfernandez7705]

Thank you for the info !!!! I'm stoked !

[@Dude_Virus]

Road glide looks ugly in front of the street glide.

[@pitdawg6418]

Road glide

[@roadglide]

Road Glide fo sho!

[@littledeel]

Bangs foot into brand new bike bag, doesn’t even try to apologize or look for damage.

[@jimmi3376]

With the chain wallet on a new bike!

[@sunnymoonwaterres4263]

Road Glide

[@jefftilghman9059]

Thank you. I have been scouring KZbin for videos comparing the two a nd asking a lit of questions from guys who have one of the two or have test driven both. Not much feed back yet. I will test ride both, but I want to do it on the same day with the same year models so the comparison will be as clise as possible. But different points of view will give me more to think about and look for when I do go for those test rides. Again, thank you FAJ. This us the very reasin I have subscribed to your channel. Ride safe and keep'em coming.

[@fastjax]

thanks Jeff, I really appreciate that. I try to be as helpful as possible. everyone such different needs so it's to tackle them all so even if it just helps in a small way thats awesome!

[@mixalis6168]

Im 5.7 tall, and love the RG over the SG by miles..

[@fastjax]

yeah I'm definitely a road glide guy myself, Wasnt implying someone at your height wouldnt like the road as you wouldn't have buffering from either models

[@davidspin5353]

Ya need more tattoos, I'm off a SGS and gettin' a RG .

[@2lopezd]

That was a horrible video!!!!

[@fastjax]

2lopezd Yep, so horrible in fact that it has 52 thousand views and 15 dislikes. Looks to me that you are not only wrong but probably just simply jealous of how fucking awesome I am hahahaha! Get a life, bring your negativity elsewhere. Loser