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30-Year Arcs / Tourer / Harley-Davidson Frame-Mount Bagger
Harley-Davidson United States

Harley-Davidson Road Glide (FLTRX). Shark-nose fairing, all-American touring tank.

Harley's 1998 Road Glide pioneered the frame-mounted fairing bagger format. Frame-mounted shark-nose fairing, dual headlights, hard bags, M8 117. The Street Glide's structural sibling. UK + US + globally. 2026 lineup.

1996
Pre-Road Glide era
2006
Road Glide FLTRI (early)
2016
Road Glide Special era
2026
Road Glide M8 117 era
Continual audits are underway to verify local pricing for every bike in every market. Apologies for any gaps you see while this is in progress.
1996 Pre-Road Glide

FLTC Tour Glide

Tour Glide was the predecessor (frame-mounted fairing, dual lights)
Road Glide name came in 1998

1340cc air-cooled Evolution V-twin (carbs)
55bhp
110
362
735
ABSFuel injectionTraction controlRide modesAnalogue dialsFrame-mounted fairingDual headlights
Known issues
  • Carb sync drift — all years
  • Otherwise indestructible
$14,995
$31,000
$8-13k
2006 FLTRI Road Glide

Harley FLTRI Road Glide (2006)

Twin-Cam 88, FI, frame-mounted fairing
Cult following for the shark-nose look

1450cc air-cooled Twin-Cam 88 V-twin (FI)
67bhp
117
365
735
ABSFuel injectionTraction controlRide modesAnalogue + LCDHard bagsCruise control opt
Known issues
  • TC88 cam tensioner — all years
  • Otherwise robust
$15,495
$26,000
$7-11k
2016 Road Glide Special

Harley FLTRXS Road Glide Special (2016)

Twin-Cam 103, Boom! Box GTS infotainment
M8 from 2017

1690cc air-cooled Twin-Cam 103 V-twin (FI)
78bhp
138
377
695
ABS stdFuel injectionCruise control stdRide modesBoom! Box GTSHard bagsHeated grips opt
Known issues
  • TC103 cam plate — all years
  • Otherwise mature
$21,995
$29,100
$11-15k
2026 Road Glide M8 117 (2024+)

Harley FLTRX Road Glide (2026)

All-new 2024 redesign — M8 117, refined shark-nose
12.3" TFT, cornering ABS, ACC opt

1923cc air-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-twin (FI)
105bhp
176
377
725
Cornering ABSRide-by-wireTraction control4 ride modes12.3" TFT Skyline OSACC optHeated grips std
Known issues
  • Brand-new 2024 redesign — 2024+
  • HD dealer support
$25,999Verified MSRP
$25,999
$20-23k
// 30-Year Delta

What actually changed.

Harley frame-mount bagger · 1996-2026
Evolution → M8 117 +50bhp · +30 years 1996 Tour Glide was 1340cc Evolution carb, 55bhp, no electronics. 2026 Road Glide is 1923cc M8 117 FI, 105bhp, full IMU/cornering ABS/TFT/cruise. Same touring brief, vastly more bike.
vs Street Glide (sister) Same engine, different fairing Street Glide: handlebar-mounted batwing fairing, lighter steering feel. Road Glide: frame-mounted shark-nose, dual headlights, more wind protection at speed. Identical engine, brakes, electronics, bags. Pure aesthetic + steering preference choice.
vs Indian Challenger Different engine character Challenger has liquid-cooled PowerPlus 122bhp. Road Glide has air-cooled M8 117 105bhp. Indian sells the modernity story; HD sells the heritage story. Both at ~$25k. Different riders.
Real cost trajectory Down 19% in real terms 1996 Tour Glide was $31,000 in today's USD money. 2026 Road Glide is $24,999 — competitive pricing in the bagger war with Indian.
Rider aids count (1996 → 2026) 0 → 7+ Cornering ABS, IMU, traction control, 4 ride modes, Skyline OS, optional ACC, heated grips std.
Cheapest way in $7,500 (2008-2012) A clean 2008-2012 FLTRI/FLTRX is the cheapest Road Glide entry. $6.5-11k for a tidy one. Watch cam tensioner (TC88) and cam plate (TC103).
// Sources

Where these numbers come from

Every figure on this page is from a published manufacturer spec sheet or a reputable review publication. No press junkets, no opinions in the spec data. Inflation calculated using US BLS CPI tool.

1996 Harley Tour Glide FLTC Harley archive · MCN · Cycle World
1998+ Harley Road Glide FLTR Harley press release · MCN · Cycle World
2024+ Harley Road Glide (current) Harley 2026 spec sheet · MCN · Cycle World