2020 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Limited (FLTRK)│Test Ride and Review 

Laidlaw’s H-D dealer is my home dealer. We (as family) purchased 4 bikes over the years and I recently ordered new 2020 Electra Glide. All employees treat customers with respect (include parts/service dept) every time. I highly recommend to all my fellow riders. Safe ride 👍🏼

Not only is this a great touring bike but also a great in-town bike. You get the best of both worlds. Gold Wing may be a great touring bike (I rode one around the country) but bulky in the city. I've heard Wing owners say the same thing. RG is a very nimble ride and can out turn the Wing hands down. Matt, you said the RG Limited is for the long distance rider, yes, but it also works great for the grocery shopper. I am a recovering Gold Wing rider...had two of 'em.

My go to video when I rehash buying my 2020 Road Glide Limited. Thanks Matt.

I went from the '16 Rushmore Road Glide Ultra to a '18 Road Glide Special because of the lowers. I wanted more air flow across my legs and the ability to add and remove lowers based on the season is important to me. The bonus was getting the blacked out bike. I run it in stock trim during the hotter months and turn it into an "ultra" for the cooler months. I got a king tour pack, but wish I had gotten a chopped tour pack since I only ride solo.

Love how they’re all blacked out now and not chrome anymore. Excellent touring bike. Another exceptional review Matt! 👊😁🇺🇸

Love it! Only thing that is missing is the stretched Special bags.... I really like the look of the stretched bags on the Special.

Test rode a 2020 Road Glide Limited today. I really liked it. Told dealer I’d like to get one next year. Less than pleasant day but good test. We had 31mph sustained winds. This bike handled it perfectly.

I bought my first harley at Glendale not knowing about the added mark up but my next bike I’ll be getting thru laidlaws. Gotta get me a roadglide special

I know this old news, but as someone who went from an FLHT (Electra Glide Std) to a 2020 RGL, my ONLY complaint is that I’d really like to ditch the lowers during the warm months. BUT it’s my daily driver all year in Virginia and from October-March, I’m thankful to have the lowers 😅

This is one of my two favorites for this new model year!!

A friend of mine is a salesman at a dealer and upgraded to a 2020 in this model in zephyr blue. He says he and his lady absolutely love it.

I am 30 Y/O, ride a 2018 RG Ultra. I have spent alot of money powder coating chrome. In 2019 I thought, i should have bought a RG special, added the suspension and tour pack. Now this 2020 Limited nails it. Basicall exactly what I wish they would have offered in 2018. I would trade mine in if Household 6 agreed. Good video guys.

As usual, great video thanks. I have an '18 Road Glide Ultra and continue to be really pleased I got it. From the beginning, I was torn between a Special and the Ultra. My solution was to put a 9'' Klock Werks screen on it, Standard seat, and a quick disconnect kit for the tour pak, 4.5" Street Cannons with Defiance end caps and Speedform 4'' bag extensions. It is close to a Special for the street but I have the water cooled heads, all the touring equipment that goes back on in 15 min and it's less expensive than trying to put the long distance touring stuff on a Special. Just perfect. Plus will soon get a Klock Werks 12" Pro Touring for longer rides - best screens. Hips do throw the air out around you, flair sends it above and they are lower than other screens.

Just bought one today, because of this video, loving it! Thx guys!

This bike it’s a piece of art, I have a street glide 2013 103 engine ,but definitely I will upgrade to this one in the near future

Fantastic review! Very rider centric and what I don't get from other reviews. RG special is exactly what I almost bought in 2019. I was going to buy the RG Special but didn't pull the trigger because of all the things you mentioned here. I almost bought an Indian because of this but now the RG Limited blacked out is just an absolute game changer for me. Will purchase one 100% sometime this spring. Bravo HD

I think when I turn 55-60yrs old I will get one of these, I’m 41 and ride a Street Bob but I want to trade it in on either a Street or Road Glide Special and slap a Stage 2 on it right away. I can’t take my current Street Bob on long trips and that’s what I really want to do and ride across the country to see our beautiful country. I will soon get my dream bike and start checking those bucket list rides and trips off. Keep up the great work fellas, the videos are awesome! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

My first Harley was a 2001 RoadGlide I bought in 2013 and in 2015 I “upgraded” to a 2015 Ultra Limited. Both are great but a Limited treatment to either machine is so chock full of creature comforts, storage and long-distance capability it’s a must for anyone who rides 500 miles at a stretch. Just rode my Limited to Sturgis from So. Cal and back and it was a breeze. That they added all the Limited equipment to a RoadGlide is seriously compelling. I’ve always wanted my RoadGlide back and having all the features of my Limited on the Roadie is a slam-dunk in my opinion. Super thorough review of the bike Matt. Top-shelf, like always. Thanks again.

It's funny you stated at the start of the video about how transparent your pricing is compared to other dealers. So I did a search here in Southern Massachusetts and everything you said is dead on! When I'm ready to graduate to a touring bike, I'll buy from you and pay shipping and still save! Love your channel!

I'm definitely thinking about one of those, I looked at one at my hometown dealer, the technology on that is insane!

Great video. On my 2017 Road Glide Ultra I bought it with the quick disconnect for the Tour Pack that being said 20,000 miles later never took it off,it comes in handy. I wish they would design it that you sat lower than on top of it. Have not run the numbers but someone from the East Coast could fly out to Laidlaws buy the bike and drive home and still save money 💰

Matt, I really like the way you put out the info on these bikes. I currently have the Red and Black RGL (2020). Really wish you guys were closer to Nashville TN where I am. I'd absolutely buy from you guys. Seems the local dealers have lost touch with making customers happy and confident in their purchases. Keep up the good work!

matt, I wish you had a dealer in upstate NY.. you seem much nicer to deal with them some of the dealers we have now

Beautiful gorgeous motorcycle. This is what it’s all about. A motorcycle so sweet you gotta turn around as you walk away to take another look. Then another...

My Road Glide Ultra has the 12 volt hookup in the tour pack. I don't think that was an addition to the limited. I could be wrong.

Just started noticing certain dealers wont list their prices online. My local actually gave me a printed pricelist! I was amazed. Vid quality nice too- glad to see some light/bounce in the shadows now. Had a great time earlie this month in Cali on a 107 Heritage rental, wish i had time to swing by. Pretty smitten with it. You guys are all lucky with being able to lanesplit- not used to the respect ya'll get - cars moving over and don't try to squeeze you out!! Will have to try the roadglide- Harley seems to want to get us ladies on it lol. thanks for the vids again- JJ

Hi Matt, thank for taking time to make these videos. I have an 02 Ultra Classic looking to upgrade to the Road Glide Limited. I live and ride here in the Midwest. The touring bikes are great for weekend rides and commuting. Weekend rides here are 100 miles on the short end to 650 on a two night trip. Riding position is also key for comfort, especially old guys with knee issues. ;) Keep up the great work!

I will also be purchasing a 2020 RG LIMITED IN late January was going to go with the special but after this your are right can't wait I'm about 150miles from Laidlaw, might just make that trip. Thanks for all your info matt.

nice ride if you’re a shark nose fan , I think the chrome model with a 114 would be my choice , good review Matt

Great information as always Matt. This would be my retirement bike if I were ready to retire this year. Still probably one more bike in between now and then. Can’t wait for your Road King Standard review.

I just got one of these in the red/black combo today. Awesome bike.

Those new 18 inch wheels definitely make the bike handle better.

Bought the Black/Red this week. Looking forward to the highway. This seems to be the best bike for the job. Thanks for the great video(s).

Matt, I checked again the screen writing said only CVO get heel shifter, I just bought my fifth CVO Touring ride, I am and will be fine. Regards, james

Appreciate your objective reviews...the pros and the cons...of the various models! Thank you!

make that tour pack and the leg fairings quick detach from the factory and you have me sold

I got a 2012 road glide ultra and I love it. But That grey and black one behind you looks beautiful. Might need to upgrade next year

Best bang for the buck! This will be my next bike. Currently on a SGS and only because the Limited wasent offered in the all black. Going in I knew this bike offered more.

I like the chrome vs the blacked out look

I’ve always felt that the shark nose bikes gave a bit more leg room....not to mention dual headlights are a must!

Great video and channel Matt. Your videos have helped immensely in my understanding of Harley's features and benefits. As a result, I'm putting together a deal today on a scorched orange 2020 Road Glide Limited w/RDRS. Can't wait... thanks again.

Small mishap and wrecked out my 2015 Limited on the way to Sturgis but found a 2017 RoadGlide Ultra so I’m back on a RoadGlide. Great review Matt!

I bought my first harley two years ago as breakout 114. Of course, Still ride it. I have a plan, haha I will change new bike as road glide ultra limited. Haha Thanks for your information

Matt, we just test rode one of these AND LOVED IT!! Gonna save up some money and put a nice down payment on one of these babies. Thanks for the review. We love the new green pine / spruce color!

Great video Matt! I’ll be buying a new HD soon and your videos definitely help. I’m a chrome guy, but I’m starting to like the blacked out thing.

Looking at a lot of Road Glides right now and always find your videos informative and useful dude. Thank you.

The black on black looks really good, but I wonder how the finish of the blacked out trim will hold up over time. We know what happens to those lacquered sliders. As for wind and stability, the heavy Harley has it. I have a '19 Gold Wing Tour as well as a '15 Limited. When meeting an opposite direction, big square tractor trailer on a 2 lane, the Gold Wing will come dangerously close to getting blown off the road, where the Limited is rock solid and doesn't flinch. Harley has the edge on storage too. I would trade both of my bikes for a new '20 Road Glide Limited in a second.

Gorgeous bike. I’m hoping Harley ditches the CVO trike in favor of a CVORG Limited in the next cpl years. I’d definitely move from my CVO Street Glide up to this if they do a CVO. That said, I don’t understand the deletion of the heel shifter on these bigger bikes. I love my heel shifter, maybe I’m old school. Lol. I’d definitely have to re-add the heel shift. Other than that, love it. 👍🏼

The high wind issue is huge! Harley's are the best in strong gusts.

Good tip can’t get anymore honest than that wish I lived near laidlaw Harley

I too purchased a Road Glide Special and ended up building an Ultra. Lesson learned.

After 26 years and 12 harleys, I’m afraid I’ve drifted away from Harley-Davidson, since it doesn’t do it for me anymore. I recently bought a triumph tiger 800 and cannot believe how much better is its power and handling, not forgetting the much lower price tag.

Great review as usual Matt. I've been shopping for a month going back and forth on three different options. After watching this review, I've decided on the RG limited in blacked out Red and Black. I've always been a chrome guy but that combo just looks to dang good. However, I'm going to change the pipes to chrome Reinhearts and heat shields. I think it will look even better with a touch of chrome.

Your video's are the best Matt Thank you....Question , Harley seems to fuss over some things but not care about others...Two biggies for me is they don't put a covers or lights in the rear fender filler holes on these 30k dollar bikes...and no full blue tooth....this keeps them at the middle of the pack.....

That’s the exact Bike I want a Road Glide Limited black on black , I wish the jugs were all black as well I don’t want any chrome anywhere on the bike.

Great Video Matt! Blacked out is nice but I will always prefer chrome! I live in Boston, but If I lived in the So Cal area, Laidlaw's would be my HD Dealer!

*** How many out there had to get a bike with a seat for the ladies and they only rode it once or twice, HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON. LOL!!! After demo riding all the 2019 & 2020 Harley & Indian models with the exception of the trikes, in my opinion, this is the best riding model that is made. If you are wanting the best ride for long distance, 1 & 2 up comfort and will perform well in the curvy roads then this is the motorcycle to get. I wasn't too crazy about it until I rode it so I encourage to go test ride and especially if you are looking at Road Glide Special. Like Matt & Andrew said in their comments, you can always get a detachable touring pack mount added, get a slim seat to switch out, get a lower windshield for around town. This will probably be my next bike. I hope to get it from Laidlaw's, fly in to LA, pick up the bike and ride it across country to back home. Sick of playing games with dealerships when it comes to buying a motorcycle.

I love the look of chrome, however I prefer riding more than cleaning. Would definitely get the black finish. Tired of polishing the chrome on my SG.

Great review Matt, always thorough and detailed, great job as always 👍👍👍

I’d like to see a video on gvwr and loading of these big bikes

That new RGL is impressive. Test road one a few weeks ago . 👍👍

Great review! I really like the black on black look!

Matt, maybe you can shed some light on my question. Why has HD not offered a power windshield on their touring bikes? Having collectively put 250,000 miles on 3 touring motorcycles (2 Visions and an Indian Roadmaster) with power windshields in 7 years. I don't own a car so my bike is my work car 5-6 days a week (60 mile round trip commute), 12 months a year and my wife and I travel exclusively on the bike for recreation. I go out west every year (from Alabama) and just returned in August from a 12 day 7,250 miles trip out west so I can attest that in that amount of miles, I encounter all forms of weather multiple times and the power windshield is an amazing and super useful feature. I was all set to buy an Ultra Limited Low in 2017 or the Roadmaster. I was even willing to give up the power windshield feature of the Indian but .... 1. My local HD dealer was not hungry meaning they did not want to deal or offer a good trade in allowance . 2. The low does not come standard with heated grips, the ride of the low was extremely harsh compared to the Roadmaster. (I'm 5'6" and the standard height models or just slightly too tall, The roadmaster has a lower seat height and plush ride) 3. The remote locking bags and heated grips and heated seat (and power windshield) are standard equipment on the Roadmaster. THe M8 equipped Low did have great power and sound right out of the box!, it did handle well and the stereo was very good.

A SHAME THAT IT 'S NOT AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA... VERY NICE BIKE.

That black on black is beautiful. Great review of the bike Matt.

Great looking bike. Any idea if HD will be showing bikes at Long Beach - IMS later this month?

Thanks for your awesome videos, Wow they are great. I bought a 2020 RGL a few weeks ago and I beyond love it. I know I am a minority but did notice that in the video “guys” are always referenced but there are some of us ladies that love our touring bikes especially as an Iton Butt certified long distance rider. Thanks for all the great information!!!

These bikes they are releasing are beautiful, only one problem. 30/45 yr old blue collar workers can’t afford them. I’ve worked my whole life to get to the point to where I was ready to purchase a bike, unfortunately Harley Davidson doesn’t seem to wanna keep their base customers who made them an American icon. Thanks for your videos Matt. God Bless America and everyone.

Thanks for a great review. I’m still on my 2014 FLHTK. Great bike, boom box sucks😬. Matt, would you do a quick video on the clutches in the 2020 touring bikes? I understand there are some big changes. If you’ve already done this, I may have missed it. Thanks

Hey Matt, I get 107 miles on my deluxe 2016... what do you think is the problem? It feels like a sporter tank. I have it tuned & true dual fishtails. 103 Thanks man.

Really enjoyed your review, love the Limited! .. HNY & stay healthy & safe!

My only gripe is don't the factory handlebars. Its the ONLY bike with that weird handlebar angle which makes your wrists appear to be at a 45° angle. Granted, it can be changed to individual likes but why would they make it like that?

Can you take the tour pack off these and ride around without it? Is it aesthetically pleasing

I’m ready for a 2021 Road Glide Limited

My 2018 RGU had the 12 volt outlet in the tour pack.

I prefer chrome myself. I purchased a new at the time, 2014 CVO Road King. It came blacked out, no chrome models that year. I just think chrome makes the color of the bike pop out more than if it was murdered out.......just my opinion.

Torque at the rear wheel is ALWAYS gear dependent. First gear, lots of torque little speed. Six gear, little torque lots of speed. When you're sitting still, you need lots of torque to move the mass. Once it gets going, the inertia will keep you going so you need much less torque and can drive at much higher speeds. Power will always provide some combo of wheel speed and torque. 10 power units can provide 10 torques and 1 rpm or 5 torques and 2 rpm or 2 torques and 5 rpm or 1 torque and 10 rpm or any other combo that equal the 10 power units. You make that selection with your gear lever. Sorry about the lecture, but getting RU-vid to understand this concept before I die is my life's ambition. Well, that and getting TV pundits to stop using words and phrases incorrectly. That Tahitian Teal makes me want to take a vacation. Gorgeous! My two recommendation for future RDRS. a) Do an auto blipper instead of whatever it's doing now to prevent wheel lock on downshifts. b) Provide a switch to de-link the brakes. When I want to use the rear brake, I don't want it engaging the front. I'm good with the front lever engaging the rear brakes though.

I love you channel dedicated to Harley Davidson bikes.

That blue is beautiful!

Whoa! Had to look twice, thought this was an Indian Challenger review! Ha! Love ya Matt!!

Great review as always Matt! I prefer the black paint with the chromed finish. Can you add a CB to this bike?

Eliminated the heel shifter and vent doors? If there’s logic here it escapes me. Glad I bought mine in 18. Don’t even get me started on the non-LED tail light. Love ya Harley but this is why you’re losing the battle...

Another great video, Matt. Though I just traded in my 17SG for a 19 RG, I must admit that this Limited is a dam nice bike. Maybe when I'm tired of my RG, I'll be "old enough " for a limited Lol!

Another great review Matt. One questions, you don't say anything about the riding position for tall riders like yourself. What mods/customisation would you suggest may need to be done for a rider 6'4' and above?

Now i want a motorcycle

I'm for the blacked out trim as I have a 2018 Street Glide Special Anniversary Edition blacked out and I just wonder why Harley couldn't have put a blacked out shifter rod on it also instead of me having to buy one. Oh, thats right Harley Tax.

Hello Matt. Overall I like your videos and your 2020 Road Glide Limited was a good one. I am the Grandfather type as you called us old guys. Despite many decades of riding I just switched to HD in 2011 when i bought a 2012 Road Glide Ultra. I had the bike for 2.7 years and squeezed in a few long rides, even a 8250 mile ride out west. I liked the 12 Road Glide despite some of its minor flaws. In 2013 I traded it it for a 2014 Limited TK because of all the improvement the Rushmore bikes offered. However after some 28k miles on the TK I just never liked the Batwing fairing. So I bought a 16 CVO Road Glide which I really like. One of the things I really liked about the 16 Road Glide CVO was the vented fairing!! The ability to open and close the vents is great. So I am looking at a 2020 Road Glide Limited and what do I find out is, HD has removed the ability to open/close the lower vents in the fairing. In my opinion HD has made a really big mistake by leaving the vents there with no ability to close them. Every fall I take a long ride and the ability to close the vents to block out cold air and rain. In my opinion this is a really big mistake by HD, and I am disappointed that you did not mention this in your review and in reviews from other sources as well. I was just at Biketoberfest and one gentleman bought a RG Limited and then found out after about the lack of close-able vents, he was not happy! It appears to me HD and HD dealers are hiding this change from prospective customers. Steve G, Atlanta Ga

I’m true to my Chrome Matt...I can’t understand that Harley-Davidson would charge you extra for black powder coat? Chrome I can understand as it’s an expensive process.. I’m waiting for the Livewire review!

Matt, your video leads me to ask which H-D you would recommend for someone who does day trips (300 miles), commutes to work, and short rides around home. Love riding in the twisties and back roads.

Great review. I agree about heated grips. I still use heated gloves in Minnesota. That way no matter which bike I am on it's all good. Happy with my Roadking Special. That Roadglide Limited in demin silver with black is good looking.

Love the new Limited. Have a built up '18 RGU so not trading yet but good to know HD is still improving the RG! #sharknation

I put those heated grips on my king, and a mustang heated seat. Those grips put a blister on my right hand, they work well.

A very honest and insightful review, so congrats Matt. I'd really consider this bike, but I'm kind of drawn to that FLTRX with the Ohlins suspension and the hotrodded motor. Which bike rides better in your mind Matt?

I enjoy your videos Matt. However I can't help myself in saying a Kawasaki Concours is a weird comparison to the Road Glide limited. The Voyager would be a more realistic compare. Having said this, the Road Glide Limited has most excellent features that Kawasaki simple refuses to address in any of their " touring" type bikes. Cheers, Bret

Question Matt about my 2019 Tri-Glide 114 Mk. getting to hot to ride. Has anyone complained about getting to hot to ride? Great video's wife and I always watch and take note of all the great information you share.

thanks for the video; lots of great information. quick question (you might have mentioned and I missed it) but is the tour pack removable?

I WISH, for the blacked out version it came with wrinkle black ( powder coated ) from the factory. Just like the new low rider S or the street Bob.

Hey Matt Great Harley videos How about a beach test ride It's getting cold in the midwest

They don't sell this in Australia. I'd be all over it if they did

That blue is awesome 👍