This 2021 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special delivers a spectacular combination of aggressive custom style and relentless touring muscle, making a bold statement in its factory two-tone Billiard Red and Vivid Black finish. This premium paint scheme beautifully pairs a vibrant, high-gloss red with deep black panels along the tank and fairing, meticulously split by a clean accent stripe to accentuate the bike's slammed, hot-rod bagger silhouette. Stripping away traditional chrome for a modern, dark custom aesthetic, this Special features a fully blacked-out powertrain, exhaust, front forks, and handlebars. The centerpiece of its design is the legendary, frame-mounted Sharknose fairing, featuring dual Daymaker® Reflector LED headlamps and triple splitstream vents that slice through the wind, isolating the handlebars from buffeting for an incredibly light, precise steering feel at highway speeds.
At its mechanical heart sits the formidable Milwaukee-Eight™ 114 V-Twin engine, an absolute powerhouse that uncoils 118 ft-lbs of hard-hitting, low-end torque for instantaneous throttle response and effortless passing power. Paired with a smooth-shifting 6-speed Cruise Drive® transmission, this counter-balanced engine delivers a highly refined, vibration-free ride on the interstate while preserving that soul-stirring, classic Harley-Davidson exhaust note. The high-tech cockpit houses the premium Boom!™ Box GTS Infotainment System, featuring a durable, glove-friendly color touchscreen with advanced navigation, crisp Bluetooth connectivity, and apple CarPlay compatibility. Riding on striking, gloss-black Prodigy cast aluminum wheels (a 19-inch front and 18-inch rear), the machine features high-performance rear suspension with an easily hand-adjustable preload knob, stretched saddlebags that drop low around the pipes for a slammed profile, and Reflex™ linked Brembo® brakes with standard ABS, offering the perfect blend of dark custom attitude and confident, long-haul touring performance.
