2008 Harley-Davidson Road Glide® Base Reviews, Prices, and Specs

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2008 Harley-Davidson Road Glide® Base

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2008 Harley-Davidson Road Glide® Base Specifications

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Model Type	Touring
BASE MSRP(US)	$18,145.00
Dealers	Harley-Davidson Dealers
Warranty	24
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Engine:
Engine Type	V Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Air
Valves	4
Valves Per Cylinder	2
Valve Configuration	OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Premium
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop® MT90B16 72H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop® MU85B16 77H
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	63.5 / 1612.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	6 / 22.7

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My Favorite Bike

By Mike(Owner), Mar. 11, 2009

I have owned some terrific touring bikes, including the Gold Wing and Venture, but this is by far my favorite. There is just something about the feel and sound of a Harley that makes it more fun to ride than other bikes. I've done several multi-day rides and the bike is very comfortable, super rel... Read Full Review

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By Mark(Owner), Sep. 10, 2008

I love the 2008 bike i recently purchased. Performance, style, openness, of the cockpit, abundance of after market options. The frame mounted fairing is Harley's bet kept secret. Read Full Review

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Great Handling

By Henry Tenenbaum, Ph.D.(Owner), Oct. 5, 2008

My 08 Crimson Road Glide is the best bike I have ever owned. The cornering, and steadfastness of the bike on the hwy makes this one of Harley's best kept secret. Along with a detachable Tour Pac and GPS, I expect this bike to be my ride for a long time.

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