A Review of the Harley Davidson Road Glide Touring Motorcycle

While Others Focus on Bells and Whistles, the Harley Davidson Road Glide Makes a Powerful Statement About Touring Motorcycles

By William Sidney, published May 15, 2008
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Available in nine different colors to suit any taste, the Harley Davidson Road Glide touring motorcycle is one of the touring motorcycles that really gives you some flash when you're going down the road. Still considered a clean looking touring motorcycle, the Road Glide and its distinctive fairing make a loud statement wherever you go.. While other manufacturers have recently tried to build ground in this popular segment of the market, the impressive history of the Harley Davidson Road Glide leaves little doubt that this manufacturer, and this motorcycle is well ahead of the pack in terms of market history, established-bike reliability, and customer loyalty. While the Harley Davidson Road Glide isn't one of the most popular Harley Davidson motorcycles, its clean lines are considered by many to be more focused on what a touring motorcycle should look like. One look at the Harley Davidson's deeply padded saddle and you'll want to slide behind the handlebars right away. Harley Davidson has taken great pains to make the Road Glide as functionally perfect as possible while maintaining the lines of a cruiser. Some other touring motorcycles aren't really cruisers as much as they are a different style altogether, leaving the Harley Davidson Road Glide largely on its own as a touring bike that doesn't necessarily come across as a touring bike.

Takeaways
  • The Harley Davidson Road Glide touring motorcycle is a competant tourer
  • More than just a pretty face, the Harley Davidson Road Glide touring motorcycle rides comfortably.
  • The Harley Davidson Road Glide touring motorcycle is one of Harley Davidson's best tourers.
Did You Know?
Based on the classic FL framework, the Harley Davidson Road Glide touring motorcycle is far more reliable than in the past.
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I bought a new Road Glide this past spring and have already ridden it to three major ralleys. Im going to Austin Texas next then Stugis in August. I bought this bike to ride and ride I shall. It has exceeded all of my expectations and needs. Besides riding like a large car it zipps through turns and reacts like a sports car. I bought the Road Glide because im only 40 years old and still wanted a sleak, cool looking ride. This bike is a riders dream come true and certainly will live in my garage for years to come. If it's all about comfort coupled with a little attitude, this is the bike for you. I love, love, love this machine. Ride on my friends.

Posted on 05/17/2008 at 4:05:43 AM

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