Harley-Davidson Breakout vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Harley-Davidson Breakout and Harley-Davidson Road Glide are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. The Road Glide costs ₹11,39,000 more than the Breakout, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 33% extra.
The Breakout takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Breakout and 6/10 for the Road Glide.
Category by category
Price
Breakout
The Breakout starts ₹11,39,000 lower (₹34,36,000 against ₹45,75,000), about ₹36,130 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Breakout
Breakout claims 17.8 kmpl against 16 kmpl. That is roughly ₹5,608 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Breakout
Breakout has the better power-to-weight ratio: 329 against 282 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Road Glide
Road Glide gets colour tft console, bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and ride modes.
City manners
Breakout
Breakout is 70 kg lighter and lower in the seat (665 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Breakout if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
Buy the Road Glide if
- your priority is relaxed highway cruising
- your priority is long rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Breakout | Road Glide |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹34,36,000 | ₹45,75,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹38,58,481 | ₹51,23,983 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,49,250 | ₹2,77,290 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹1,85,208 | ₹2,45,952 |
| Five-year total | ₹43,27,939 | ₹56,82,225 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Harley-DavidsonBreakout | Harley-DavidsonRoad Glide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹34,36,000 | ₹45,75,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹1,08,960 | ₹1,45,090 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1923 cc | 1923 cc |
| Engine type | 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 101.9 bhp | 107.2 bhp |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 17.8 kmpl | 16 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 177 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 310 kg | 380 kg |
| Fuel tank | 18.9 L | 22.7 L |
| Seat height | 665 mm | 720 mm |
| Ground clearance | 115 mm | 145 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1695 mm | 1625 mm |
| Length | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
| Width | 950 mm | 990 mm |
| Height | 1085 mm | 1325 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 292 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring | 49 mm Dual Bending Valve |
| Rear suspension | Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke; toolless hydraulic preload adjustment | 76.2 mm Dual Outboard Emulsion with Preload Adjustability |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 130/60-B21 | 130/60-B19 |
| Rear tyre | 240/40-R18 | 180/55-B18 |
Breakout vs Road Glide: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Breakout or the Road Glide?
- The Breakout is cheaper by ₹11,39,000 at the base variant (₹34,36,000 against ₹45,75,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Breakout or the Road Glide?
- The Breakout claims 17.8 kmpl against 16 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Breakout and Road Glide in Delhi?
- About ₹12,65,502: roughly ₹38,58,481 for the Breakout and ₹51,23,983 for the Road Glide, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹43,27,939 for the Breakout and ₹56,82,225 for the Road Glide, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Breakout comes out ₹13,54,286 ahead.
