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Harley-Davidson Road Glide GVWR, running order weight and load capacity

Harley-Davidson lists a GVWR of 1,360 lb and a running order weight of 838 lb for the 2026 Road Glide. Load capacity is 522 lb (237 kg), calculated as GVWR minus running order weight. Harley-Davidson does not list a payload on the spec sheet.

Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson
Model
Road Glide
Type
bagger
Load capacity
522 lb (237 kg), GVWR minus running order weight
GVWR
1,360 lb (617 kg)
Weight in running order
838 lb
Axle ratings (GAWR)
500 lb front, 927 lb rear
Payload
Not listed by Harley-Davidson
Model years
2024 to 2026
Side carriers listed
0

Weights, GVWR and load capacity by model year

Model yearWeight as shippedWeight in running orderGVWRLoad capacity (GVWR minus running order)Luggage volumeSource
2026 FLTRX802 lb838 lb1,360 lb522 lb (237 kg)2.42 cu ft (0.069 m3)Harley-Davidson: 2026 FLTRX spec sheet (PDF)
2025 FLTRX802 lb838 lb1,360 lb522 lb (237 kg)2.42 cu ft (0.069 m3)Harley-Davidson: 2025 FLTRX spec sheet (PDF)
2024 FLTRX802 lb838 lb1,360 lb522 lb (237 kg)2.42 cu ft (0.069 m3)Harley-Davidson: 2024 FLTRX spec sheet (PDF)

Axle ratings (GAWR) on the same spec sheet are 500 lb front and 927 lb rear. Weight in a top case or on a rear rack is carried by the rear axle. It counts against the rear axle rating and the GVWR.

The Road Glide has a frame-mounted fairing. It weighs 838 lb in running order, 27 lb more than the Street Glide at 811 lb. Both models have a 1,360 lb GVWR. Calculated: 1,360 lb minus 838 lb is 522 lb for 2024 through 2026.

Side carriers

No SW-MOTECH or GIVI side carrier is listed here for the Road Glide.

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