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

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