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Harley-Davidson Road King
For some, the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King is the best Harley of all, mixing the 50s style of the Fat Boy with the versatility and comfort of the Glides thanks to its twin shock chassis and built in panniers and screen. For extra cool there’s also the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Classic and Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Custom versions.
Like the rest of the big twin Hogs, the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King's ‘Twin Cam’ motor has just been boosted to 1584cc (from 1450cc and, before that, 1340cc) which gives it a healthy torque and midrange boost. The Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King's engine is authentically vibey.
Impressively plush and manageable. With its weight carried low the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King is refreshingly stable and easy to steer, even at low speed. The ride is smooth and comfortable, too.
The Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King may not have all the bells and whistles of its full-dresser Glide brothers but its still a fairly tasty bolide. Panniers and screen are robust, instrumentation and seating is lavish. Of the three, the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Classic is by far the sweetest.
Classic Harley in every respect: the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King's powertrain is understressed, made from girders and been in production for decades, so no worries there. The chassis and cycle parts are hefty, lavishly painted and chromed and built to last. The Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King is a glossy tank among motorcycles.
Other Versions:
Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Classic: as per base King but with slightly more retro, rounded styling complete with leather-look, buckled panniers, whitewall tyres and wire wheels.
Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Custom: a sleeker styled Road King with the screen and some trim removed, a lowered rear end and more pull-back bars. |