The Street Glide Special has a Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine which is 1800 cc in size, so plenty of power to push me along. The six-gallon tank offers a good range for a Tourer with fuel economy in the region of 43 mpg. I did achieve 240 miles per tank when ridden at motorway speeds which is impressive. Generally, you only ever ride for about two and a half hours before you feel the need to stop, but on the Rally, I did have to stay in the saddle sometimes for three hours at a time. Adventures such as the Great Malle Rally need a motorcycle that performs in all departments.
Comfort is paramount when undertaking long trips, and I found the Harley superbly comfortable. The seat on the Street Glide is like a Sedan chair, and it envelops your posterior. You sit properly in the saddle, and immediately it feels right; even after ten hours of riding, this is maintained. The handlebars and controls are ideal for allowing an upright riding stance preventing any strain on wrists, back or neck. The small windshield connected to the fairing does an outstanding job of diverting the elements away from the rider, so you are not buffeted even at speed.