2008 Harley-Davidson Street Glide™

2008 Harley-Davidson Street Glide™ pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Touring
MSRP
$18,675
Warranty
24
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Touring
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2006
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Harley-Davidson
Display Name
Street Glide(TM)
Year
2008
Make
Harley-Davidson
Engine Brand Name
Twin Cam 96(TM)
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
92.6 / 125.5
Torque RPM
3500
Cooling
Air
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)
95.3 / 3.75
Stroke (mm/in)
111.3 / 4.38
Displacement (cc/ci)
1584 / 96
Compression Ratio
9.2:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Premium
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
54 / 35
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
4.4 / 6.7
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
9.31 / 6.42 / 4.77 / 3.93 / 3.28 / 2.79
Reverse
No
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Tire Brand
Dunlop(R)
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Speed Rating
72H
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
85
Rear Tire Speed Rating
77H
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) MT90B16 72H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) MU85B16 77H
Brake Brand Name
Brembo(R)
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.5 / 292.1
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.5 / 292.1
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
Yes
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.88
Wheelbase (in/mm)
63.5 / 1612.9
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
10.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
749 / 339.7
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
786 / 356.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
6 / 22.7
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.11
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Leather
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
26.3 / 668
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Chassis Protectors
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Tank Divider
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Oil Pressure Gauge
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Service Reminder
Standard
Warranty (Condition)
Limited
Destination Charge
345
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Brand Name
Harman/Kardon
Number Of Speakers
4
Number Of Discs
1
Side Case Mount
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
No
Tinted
Yes
Height
Low
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases
2
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Helmet Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Power Outlet
Standard
User Reviews
8 reviews
  • Safety and reliability
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 02, 2020

    My first harley, safety is un measurable on this machine, had a lady salmon her brakes on major highway, managed rover to the passenger side of car, I recieved broken bones in lower leg with only minor cuts and scrapes due to the strength of highway bars! Bike got broken fender,fairing, running board, ...

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  • You have to love this bike.
    By  (I am an Owner) on Feb 14, 2012

    It is such a good looking beast. It sits well, rides a little hard and is perfectly balanced. You are going to have to replace the speakers. Distortion and wind keep the rider and passenger from hearing anything. This bike does run a bit warm but... seems to have no impact on the the performance. ...

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  • Red Pipes
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 06, 2009

    My bike is less than one year old. The pipes are burning red at the engine. Took it back to the dealer, he had it for nearly two weeks the area service rep said that there was not a problem the red pipes are normal. Took it to a second dealer the same area service rep called and said there is still ...

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  • LOVE IT!
    By  (I am an Owner) on May 15, 2009

    I am 21 years old, and last year I bought a brand new 2008 street glide. where to start?!

    1) Had a crotch rocket, rode dads new 08 ultra, hooked, had to get a harley!

    2) went to get a fat boy, and dad talked me out of that into a street glide! and i am so glad he did, allthough ...

    2 complaints (one for me and one for my girl)

    1) brakes squeek, my dads ultra hs same brakes and his dont do that, talked to dealer, and i guess this is common and they have no idea

    2) seat is good for me, girl said isnt big enough or comfy for her, had new one put on.

    LOVE THE BIKE! you will not regret buying a street glide

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  • STILL SMILING
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 28, 2009

    The last time I owned a Harley was in Germany in 1975. It was a Sportster and shook me most of the time. Just recently I purchased a 2008 Street Glide (White Gold Pearl) and I am once again a Happy Camper. Being only 5'7", I had to have it lowered in both the rear & front...I consider it a major ...

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  • 2008 FLHX 105th anniversary street glide.
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 28, 2008

    What can I say about this fantastic ride. I have had the oppourtunity to purchase 4 new harley Davidson'd since 1999 I believe that my new '08 FLHX is by far the best that Harley has built yet! From the six speed tranny,The six gallon fuel tank, The Brembo brakes,The custom copper and black paint, ...

    Paul & Denise

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  • Only one real complaint....the rest is sweet as pie!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 27, 2008

    My 2008 FLHX Street Glide was a birthday gift to myself for my 45th birthday. It is my first Touring model, my first bike with a real fairing, my first bike with a windshield, my first bike with a radio/CD player....and I am sure there a few more firsts there some place, but I digress.

    Like ...

    My Dark Blue Pearl FLHX has just under 3000 mi on it now, and I can say it has broken in nicely. I actually like everything else about the bike just the way it is. OH.....hold on a sec.......

    The gauge cluster.....on the bottom left side of the inner fairing there is a ambient air temp gauge.....needless to say it is another useless part. HD sells a oil temp gauge kit that matches the rest of the gauges exactly. The kit comes with all you need to do the install the HD method. I decided (and most everyone else that has installed this 2" oil temp gauge kit) to just install the sending unit in the oil pan using the extra drain plug the MOCO has placed right there. IIRC its called the "Allen head" drain plug in the factory service manual. So now at least I know how hot my oil/engine is getting.....because as we all know these 96" baggers make way too much heat. I did switch over to Red-Line synthetic oil at 2500 miles, and also switched the primary and trans to Red-Line synthetic lubes. Even just the switch over to synthetic engine oil has cooled things down a bit, and the rider selectable cooling system that Harley has put on their 08' models also works nicely. The rear cylinder will shut down via a command from the ECM, but only after several parameters have been met like a stated engine temp, closed throttle, bike stopped and so on. Then the ECM will stop both fuel and spark to the rear cyl. You can turn this system off by rolling off the throttle a few mm's past the normal stop. Hold it there for three seconds, and the cruise control light in the tach will flash either green or red (well orange). The light will be there even if your bike didnt come with cruise....if it flashes green the system is on.....red and its off. This can be done with the engine running or not. With the engine not running the ignition switch must be in the run position though, and the kill switch set to run.

    The engine in its totally stock form performed ok....the gearing was a bit too tall but you can get over that. The rear air shocks work well for two up riding, but a set of real high quality shocks are just a number$$$ away. Since I bought my FLHX I have added a SE-Heavy Breather intake, and Rinehart True Duals, along with the new SE Pro Race Tuner...that comes with a device that you can if needed attach to your belt, and then if your bike is exhibiting some sort of problem thats engine related (even things like the brakes and transmission are monitored to though) you push a little red button on the device and it will digitally record the event. Then you or a tech can view it on a PC and see whats wrong, then via the Race Tuners new SW you can correct the problem.

    All in all I love this bike.....even though I feel like a old man riding it!

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  • Almost perfect all round touring
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 15, 2008

    I absolutely enjoy getting on this bike! Everyone I ride with says I have way too much fun. Everything is exactly where I want it to be, and even though it's the heaviest bike I've ever ridden, I do things on this bike that I've never done on any bike before. For reference, I'm 46, 6'2", and 215lb. ...

    And of course you can't beat it for curb appeal. IMO, the best looking Harley ever made, although I've only ever owned a Dyna Low, I've also ridden Fat Boy's, Road Kings, and Sportsters as well. No comparison.

    The one area that could be improved... Going around bumpy, or washboard corners, needs extra care because of a little bit of "squiggles". The higher the speed, the worse it feels. I hear that's part of the improvements made to the frame in 2009. Oh well.

    I'd buy this bike again in a heartbeat.

    p.s. It also has the SE 103 ci stage II kit on it, with the chrome front-end.

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