Strap in, because the 2018 Harley‑Davidson FLHXS Street Glide Special is the jet-black thunder machine that turns every open road into center stage. With its menacing, head-to-toe blackout theme, muscular Milwaukee‑Eight 107 powerplant, and Batwing fairing doubling as your VIP lounge, it doesn’t just ride — it commands attention. Low, lean, and loaded with swagger, this bagger marries long-haul comfort with hot-rod attitude. 🖤
🔧 Specs:
Engine & Power
Milwaukee‑Eight 107 V‑Twin, 1,746 cc (106.5 cu in) – oil + air-cooled Bore × Stroke: 100 × 111.3 mm Compression Ratio: 10.0:1 Fuel Injection: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) Peak Power: ~89 hp (65 kW) @ 5,450 rpm Peak Torque: ~150 Nm (110 lb-ft) @ 3,250 rpm Dyno-Tested: ~78 hp @ 5,280 rpm, 104 lb‑ft torque @ 2,649 rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
6-speed Cruise Drive transmission, belt final drive Assist & slip hydraulically actuated 9-plate wet clutch
Chassis & Suspension
Frame: Steel backbone with twin downtubes Front: 41.3 mm telescopic fork; rear: hand-adjustable twin shocks with premium damping Rake & Trail: approx. 26° rake, 173 mm (6.8 in) trail
Brakes & Wheels
Front: Dual 300mm discs with ABS, 4-piston Brembo calipers Rear: Single 300mm disc, 4-piston caliper, ABS Wheels: Black 19″ Talon front, 18″ Talon rear cast aluminum Tires: Front 130/60‑B19; Rear 180/55‑B18
Weights & Measures
Dry Weight: ~362 kg (798 lb) Wet (Curbed) Weight: ~379 kg (836 lb) Wheelbase: 1,625 mm (64.0 in); Length: 2,425 mm (95.5 in) Seat Height: 690 mm (27.2 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Fuel Capacity: 22.7 L (6 gal) Oil Capacity: ~4.9 L (5.2 qt)