Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Special (2018) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLS Softail Slim (2014-15)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | Harley Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Special | Harley Davidson FLS Softail Slim |
| Years: | 2018 | 2014-15 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 107, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, Twin Cam 103B Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1746 cc / 107 cub in. | 1690 cc / 103.1 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 111 mm | 98.4 x 111.1 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air-cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Exhaust: | Black, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers | Chrome, over/under shotgun exhaust with slash-cut mufflers |
| Induction: | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Ignition: | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Torque: | 154 Nm / 113.6 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm | 132 Nm / 13.5 kgf-m / 97.4 ft/lb @ 3250 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed Cruise Drive® | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt, 32/68 ratio | Belt |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 9.593 2nd 6.65 3rd 4.938 4th 4.0 5th 3.407 6th 2.875 | 1st 9.311 / 2nd 6.454 / 3rd 4.793 / 4th 3.882 / 5th 3.307 / 6th 2.79:1 |
| Primary Drive: | Chain, 34/46 ratio | Chain, 34/46 ratio |
| Frame: | Mild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded Swingarm Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded | Frame Mild steel tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded Swingarm Mild steel, round tube sections, forged junctions; MIG welded |
| Lean Angle, Left: | 31º | 24º |
| Lean Angle, Right: | 32º | 24.9º |
| Front Suspension: | 41.3 mm telescopic, triple circuit damping | 41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers |
| Rear Suspension: | Low air-adjustable low profile air ride rear suspension | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single 292 mm discs, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 300mm discs 4 piston caliper | Single 292 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Wheel: | Enforcer Cast Aluminum 19 in. x 3.5 in. | Black, Laced Steel |
| Rear Wheel: | Enforcer Cast Aluminum 16 in. x 5 in. | Black, Laced Steel |
| Front Tyre: | 130/60B19 61H | MT90B16 72H |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55B18 80H | MU85B16 77H |
| Rake: | 26° | 32° |
| Trail: | 173 mm / 6.8 in | Length 2350 mm / 92.5 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1625 mm / 64 in | 1635 mm / 64.3 in |
| Seat Height: | Laden 7 658 mm / 25.9 in. Unladen 7 695 mm / 27.4 in. | Laden 605 mm / 23.8 in. Unladen 658 mm / 25.9 in. |
| Ground Clearance: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 115 mm / 4.5 in |
| Dry Weight: | 372 kg / 820 lbs | 308 kh / 679 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 389 kg / 855 lbs | 321 kg / 708 lbs |
| Oil Capacity: | 4.9 Litres / 5.2 US qts | 3.3 Litres / 3.5 US qt |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22.7 Litres / 6.0 US gal | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal |