No comparison in these bikes, the SG is a "dime a dozen" batwing fairing bike and the RG is a discontinued "boat anchor" How do you like them apples? 
StreetGlide vs RoadGlide
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Sherburne, NY
StreetGlide vs RoadGlide
ok guys want some opinions on the difference's between the bikes. I was involved in an auto accident back in June and to make a long story short it has messed up my neck and I'm not able to ride the breakout now because the wind kills my neck and gives me the worse headache ever now. Not even supposed to be riding or driving but I cant not sit at the house on these beautiful days, bc that's all II have been doing since the accident other than going on 1 other short ride. Yesterday we went on a local benefit ride only went 100mi and had 5 stops along the way and by the end of the ride I had a migraine and my right side had went numb. Was talking to a guy that had had a streetglide and now has a roadglide and he likes it better for various reasons. But I would like to hear other opinions as well before I decide which of the 2 to go get
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 842
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From: N. CA & East TN
Road glide, but better buy fast they are not around in the 2014 model year, or you can wait and see what 2015 model brings. Easy to manuever, no weight on the bars, frame mounted fairing, Harleys best handling bike, but i am biased. I owned a electra glide but but a road glide. Love it,
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
I prefer the rider experience ( wind) on the batwing.
i can also tuck into the windscreen in crap weather
the roadglide is more aerodynamic and makes sense in many ways
however I prefer the batwing
in a sustained all- day crosswind, the RG goes into a full lean...criking the neck
where as the batwing bikes stay more vertical, but steering compensation is needed
a test ride can help you decide which you prefer
mike
i can also tuck into the windscreen in crap weather
the roadglide is more aerodynamic and makes sense in many ways
however I prefer the batwing
in a sustained all- day crosswind, the RG goes into a full lean...criking the neck
where as the batwing bikes stay more vertical, but steering compensation is needed
a test ride can help you decide which you prefer
mike
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,625
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From: Meridian, Idaho
Both are the same exact bike minus the shark fairing to the batwing fairing. Same frames and motors. One fairing hooks to the forks the other to the frame. You can buy different size windshields for both, plus the lowers for both. The street glide puts you a little closer to the radio and what ever else you have on the fairing for gadgets. The Road glide's radio is farther away but comes with glove boxes too.
2013
Harley-Davidson
Road Glide Custom - FLTRX
Twin Cam 103 Pushrod-operated, overhead valves w/hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters
1690cc
98.4 mm x 111.3 mm
9.6:1
Air-Cooled
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Electronic
Electric
6-speed Cruise Drive
Belt, 32/68 ratio
26° / 6.7 in.
63.5 in.
27.1 in.
41.3 mm telescopic, triple circuit damping
Air-adjustable shocks
32 mm, 4-piston fixed
32 mm, 4-piston fixed
D408F BW 130/70B18 63H
D407 BW 180/65B16 81H
6 gal.
838 lbs. (Wet)
$19,799
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2013
Harley-Davidson
Street Glide - FLHX
Twin Cam 103 Pushrod-operated, overhead valves w/hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters
1690cc
98.4 mm x 111.3 mm
9.6:1
Air-Cooled
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Electronic
Electric
6-speed Cruise Drive
Belt, 32/68 ratio
26° / 6.7 in.
63.5 in.
27.1 in.
41.3 mm telescopic, triple circuit damping
Short, air-adjustable shocks
32 mm, 4-piston fixed
32 mm, 4-piston fixed
D408F BW 130/70B18 63H
D407 180/65B16 81H
6 gal.
811 lbs. (Wet)
$19,799
2013
Harley-Davidson
Road Glide Custom - FLTRX
Twin Cam 103 Pushrod-operated, overhead valves w/hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters
1690cc
98.4 mm x 111.3 mm
9.6:1
Air-Cooled
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Electronic
Electric
6-speed Cruise Drive
Belt, 32/68 ratio
26° / 6.7 in.
63.5 in.
27.1 in.
41.3 mm telescopic, triple circuit damping
Air-adjustable shocks
32 mm, 4-piston fixed
32 mm, 4-piston fixed
D408F BW 130/70B18 63H
D407 BW 180/65B16 81H
6 gal.
838 lbs. (Wet)
$19,799
================================================== ========
2013
Harley-Davidson
Street Glide - FLHX
Twin Cam 103 Pushrod-operated, overhead valves w/hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters
1690cc
98.4 mm x 111.3 mm
9.6:1
Air-Cooled
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Electronic
Electric
6-speed Cruise Drive
Belt, 32/68 ratio
26° / 6.7 in.
63.5 in.
27.1 in.
41.3 mm telescopic, triple circuit damping
Short, air-adjustable shocks
32 mm, 4-piston fixed
32 mm, 4-piston fixed
D408F BW 130/70B18 63H
D407 180/65B16 81H
6 gal.
811 lbs. (Wet)
$19,799
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,156
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From: So Cal
Yep same bikes different fairings. IMO the RG feels lighter and more nimble due to the firing on the frame not adding weight to the bars and steering. RG is also a lot
more stable in wind but for some wind buffeting is a problem due to he fairing so far forward.
Best thing to do is rent them both and ride
I don't Hinker ill ever give up my RG for any other fairing bike. Love it!
more stable in wind but for some wind buffeting is a problem due to he fairing so far forward.
Best thing to do is rent them both and ride
I don't Hinker ill ever give up my RG for any other fairing bike. Love it!
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,530
Likes: 607
From: Raleigh NC
There are good points to each bike.... most of the comments will be by owners of one, or the other....
but only YOU can decide.
See if you can rent one for a week end and see how YOU live with it. And if you carry a passenger.. get their input.
For me the "major failure" on a road glide... is getting the seat/handlebar/windshield combination "just right" can be pricey...
the FLTR in all it's variations is NOT on the 2014 model list.
Is the MOCO retooling? no one knows.... or at least no one who does know is talking.
Speculation runs rampant on these boards.
me??? I'll just keep my 05 fltri
but only YOU can decide.
See if you can rent one for a week end and see how YOU live with it. And if you carry a passenger.. get their input.
For me the "major failure" on a road glide... is getting the seat/handlebar/windshield combination "just right" can be pricey...
the FLTR in all it's variations is NOT on the 2014 model list.
Is the MOCO retooling? no one knows.... or at least no one who does know is talking.
Speculation runs rampant on these boards.
me??? I'll just keep my 05 fltri
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 11,476
Likes: 3,004
From: Charleston, SC
Owning both I prefer the RG.
As to which is more popular these days, I put an add up on Craigslist for both bikes and got 5 times the calls on the RG.
Strange but true.
lp
As to which is more popular these days, I put an add up on Craigslist for both bikes and got 5 times the calls on the RG.
Strange but true.
lp
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