Speakers – Road Glide 1998–2014
Speakers for the Classic 1998 to 2013 Harley-Davidson Road Glide®
Road Glide speakers in this collection are intended for a compatible position on the classic frame-mounted Sharknose Road Glide®, built from 1998 to 2013. The Sharknose inner fairing uses a 5.25 inch front speaker, the primary front position on this platform, and compatible aftermarket or cut-in saddlebag lids commonly use a 5x7 oval format. Check the fitment information on each product for the exact position, depth and any adapter needed.
The classic Road Glide fairing has limited mounting depth, so deep baskets and large magnets can interfere with the inner fairing or surrounding hardware, and a low-profile driver is sometimes needed. Because the front position sits inside the inner fairing rather than on your direct axis, driver sensitivity often has as much influence on perceived loudness as amplifier power. Your amplifier should determine whether you choose 2Ω or 4Ω, which sets the output the speaker can deliver.
Why You'll Love It
- Correct sizes for the classic Road Glide: 5.25 inch fairing drivers and 5x7 saddlebag speakers developed for the 1998 to 2013 Sharknose platform.
- Full brand choice: Cicada Audio, Precision Power, Hertz and Velocity drivers confirmed for the Road Glide 5.25 inch or pre-2014 saddlebag position.
- Depth-aware selection: low-profile options for the shallow Sharknose fairing, with depth notes on each listing.
- 2Ω and 4Ω variants: match the impedance to a bridged or 2Ω-stable amplifier.
- Fitment listed per product: exact position and any adapter ring noted on each speaker.
FAQ
What size speakers fit the classic 1998 to 2013 Road Glide?
The Sharknose inner fairing uses a 5.25 inch front speaker on the classic 1998 to 2013 Road Glide®, and compatible aftermarket or cut-in saddlebag lids use a 5x7 oval. Check the fitment information on each product for depth clearance.
Why is speaker depth a constraint on the Sharknose fairing?
The classic Road Glide fairing has limited mounting depth, so a deep-magnet driver can interfere with the inner fairing or surrounding hardware. Choose a low-profile speaker, or use a spacer where the listing recommends one, so the driver seats correctly.
Is this collection for the 2015 and newer Road Glide?
No. The Sharknose Road Glide was discontinued after 2013 and returned redesigned for 2015 with a 6.5 inch fairing. For the newer bike, see speakers for the 2015 to 2023 Road Glide.
Do these speakers need an amplifier?
They perform best on a dedicated external amplifier. On a correctly configured amp, a higher-sensitivity driver produces more usable output from the same power. See the classic Road Glide amplifiers.
Not sure which speaker suits your Harley-Davidson? Use the fitment table on each product, or contact Motorcycle Audio Australia with your bike's year, model and current audio setup and we'll help you choose the right combination.
