Road King® Classic Model Overview
The Road King® Classic model introduces several new features and upgrades, enhancing its touring capabilities and classic styling. Here’s a breakdown of the key updates and specifications:
New Features:
- PowerPak Setup: Equipped with a large 1690 cc Twin Cam 103™ engine, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and the Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System with a hands-free fob.
- Sculpted Seat: A newly designed seat offers improved comfort and makes straddling the bike easier.
- Tank Medallion Styling: Updated tank medallion design for a more polished look.
- New Paint Options: Expanded range of paint color choices.
- Black Powder-Coated Powertrain: Accentuated with chrome covers for a refined appearance.
Chrome Accents:
- Exhaust: Chrome 2-1-2 dual exhaust with slash-up end caps.
- Wheels: Chrome, Laced Steel wheels paired with wide-whitewall tires.
- Fuel Tank Console: A nostalgic chrome fuel tank console with an electronic speedometer.
- Fenders: Features a deep FL front fender with trim and a clean rear fender with deluxe trim.
- Handlebar: Stainless steel, ergonomic handlebar for improved control.
- Seat: One-piece, two-up Road King® seat with tooled leather trim and chrome accents.
- Windshield: A clear, large Lexan® quick-release detachable windshield.
- Saddlebags: Leather-wrapped hard saddlebags with a 1.85 cu. ft. volume.
- Lighting: Large Hiawatha headlight, chrome nacelle, and auxiliary passing lights.
- Cruise Control: Electronic cruise control for long-distance comfort.
Key Model Highlights
The Road King® Classic takes the nostalgic design of the Road King further by adding retro details such as leather-wrapped saddlebags, a nostalgic chrome fuel tank console, tooled metal accents on the fender, tank, seat, and bags, as well as chrome laced wheels with wide whitewall tires.
The Harley-Davidson® Touring chassis is designed with a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a sturdy swingarm, meeting the demands of long-distance touring and the power of today’s engines.
Technical Features:
- Engine: Rubber-mounted Twin Cam 103™ V-Twin with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), heated O2 sensors, and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC).
- Transmission: 6-Speed Cruise Drive® with an integrated Isolated Drive System (IDS).
- Tires: Dunlop® “Multi-Tread” rear tire extends tire life by 25%.
- Brakes: Brembo® 4-piston front and rear caliper with a dual front rotor brake system.
- Shocks: Air-adjustable rear shocks for a customizable ride.
- Footboards: Full-length rider footboards and height-adjustable passenger footboards for comfort on long rides.
- Fuel Capacity: Six-gallon fuel tank for extended range.
- Optional Paint Program: The model also offers an Original Equipment Custom Color paint program for added personalization.
Color Options
The Road King® Classic is available in various colors, including:
- Solids: Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver Pearl, Cool Blue Pearl.
- Two-Tone: Dark Candy Rootbeer/Light Candy Rootbeer, Psychedelic Purple/Vivid Black, Apple Green/Vivid Black.
- Custom Colors: Available through Harley-Davidson’s custom paint program.
U.S. MSRP
- Vivid Black: $19,499
- Solids: $19,874
- Two-Tone: $20,224
- Custom Colors: $20,394
Technical Data
Dimensions | |
---|---|
Length | 94.2 in. (2393 mm) |
Overall Width | 37.5 in. (953 mm) |
Overall Height | 55.1 in. (1400 mm) |
Seat Height (Laden) | 26.7 in. (678 mm) |
Seat Height (Unladen) | 28.1 in. (714 mm) |
Ground Clearance | 5.1 in. (130 mm) |
Rake (steering head) | 26° |
Fork Angle | 29.2° |
Trail | 6.7 in. (170 mm) |
Wheelbase | 63.5 in. (1613 mm) |
Tires | |
Front | WWW 130/90B16 67H (Dunlop® D408F) |
Rear | WWW 180/65B16 81H (Dunlop® D407) |
Fuel Capacity | 6.0 gal. (22.7 L) (Warning light at approx. 1.0 gal.) |
Oil Capacity | 4.0 qts. (3.8 L) with filter |
Transmission Capacity | 1.0 qts. |
Primary Chain Case Capacity | 1.4 qts. |
Weight | |
As Shipped | 773 lbs. (350.6 kg) |
In Running Order | 810 lbs. (367.4 kg) |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 1360 lbs. (616.9 kg) |
Gross Axle Weight Rating (Front) | 500 lbs. (226.8 kg) |
Gross Axle Weight Rating (Rear) | 927 lbs. (420.5 kg) |
Engine | |
Type | Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103™ |
Valves | Pushrod-operated, overhead valves, hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, two valves per cylinder |
Bore x Stroke | 3.875 in. x 4.38 in. (98.4 mm x 111.3 mm) |
Displacement | 103 cu. in. (1690 cc) |
Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
Fuel System | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
Air Cleaner | Fiberglass, washable |
Lubrication System | Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler |
Drivetrain | |
Primary Drive | Chain, 34/46 ratio |
Final Drive | Belt, 32/68 ratio |
Clutch | Multi-plate, wet |
Transmission | 6-Speed Cruise Drive® |
Gear Ratios (Overall) | |
1st | 9.593 |
2nd | 6.65 |
3rd | 4.938 |
4th | 4.0 |
5th | 3.407 |
6th | 2.875 |
Chassis | |
Frame | Mild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged supports |
Swingarm | Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded |
Front Forks | 41.3 mm telescopic |
Rear Shocks | Air-adjustable |
Wheels (Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum option) | Chrome, Laced Steel |
Front Wheel | 16 in. x 3 in. (432 mm x 76 mm) |
Rear Wheel | 16 in. x 5 in. (406 mm x 127 mm) |
Brakes | |
Caliper Type | 32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear |
Rotor Type | Patented, fixed rotors |
Front (dual) | 11.81 in. x .2 in. (300 mm x 5 mm) |
Rear | 11.81 in. x .28 in. (300 mm x 7 mm) |
ABS (Option) | Available |
Suspension Travel | |
Front Wheel | 4.6 in. (117 mm) |
Rear Wheel | 3 in. (76 mm) |
Engineered for Sidecar Use | Available |
Performance | |
Engine Torque | 102 ft. lbs. @ 3500 RPM (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM) |
Lean Angle (Right) | 33° |
Lean Angle (Left) | 31° |
Fuel Economy (EPA) | 35/54 mpg (6.70/4.40 L/100 km) |
Electric | |
Battery | Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 28-amp/hour, 370 cca |
Charging System | Three-phase, 50-amp system (585W @ 13V, 2000 RPM, 650W max @ 13V) |
Starting System | 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement |
Lights | |
Headlamp | 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam (Quartz halogen) |
Tail/Stop Lights | 8W/28W (5W/21W) |
Turn Signal Lights | 28W (21W) self-canceling |
Indicator Lamps | High beam, running lights, directional light bar, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals, security system (optional), cruise control, ABS (optional) |
Warranty | |
Warranty Duration | 24 months (unlimited mileage) |
Service Interval | First 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter |