Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King motorcycle dimensions for 2000-2012 is length 93.7 in (2,380 mm) to 97 in (2,465 mm), wheelbase 62.7 in (1,592 mm) to 64 in (1,625 mm), seat height 26.5 in (673 mm) to 29.9 in (759 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm) to 5.7 in (145 mm).

Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King dimensions at a glance

Overall length
93.7 in (2,380 mm) to 97 in (2,465 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
62.7 in (1,592 mm) to 64 in (1,625 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
26.5 in (673 mm) to 29.9 in (759 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.1 in (130 mm) to 5.7 in (145 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Harley-Davidson models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Harley-Davidson models in the same category.

Length95 in (2,413 mm)
Observed category range: 50.2 in (1,275 mm) to 105.8 in (2,687 mm)
Wheelbase63.5 in (1,612 mm)
Observed category range: 58.9 in (1,495 mm) to 69.3 in (1,760 mm)
Seat height27.5 in (698 mm)
Observed category range: 24.3 in (616 mm) to 30.5 in (774 mm)
Clearance5.1 in (130 mm)
Observed category range: 3.8 in (97 mm) to 8.1 in (205 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Harley-Davidson model group.

Length82nd percentile
This model
95 in (2,413 mm)
Category median
92.8 in (2,357 mm)
2.2 in above the category median from 174 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Wheelbase39th percentile
This model
63.5 in (1,612 mm)
Category median
64.2 in (1,630 mm)
0.7 in below the category median from 185 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Seat height77th percentile
This model
27.5 in (698 mm)
Category median
26.7 in (678 mm)
0.8 in above the category median from 177 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Clearance64th percentile
This model
5.1 in (130 mm)
Category median
4.9 in (125 mm)
0.2 in above the category median from 167 comparable Harley-Davidson models.

Specification differences by model year

Only dimensions that actually change between the supplied years are shown below. Unchanged specifications are omitted.

Overall length

2002-200396.1 in (2,440 mm)
2006-200893.7 in (2,380 mm)
200997 in (2,465 mm)
2010-201295 in (2,413 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 3.3 in (85 mm)

Wheelbase

200063.5 in (1,612 mm)
2002-200362.7 in (1,592 mm)
2006-200863.5 in (1,613 mm)
200964 in (1,625 mm)
2010-201163.5 in (1,612 mm)
201263.5 in (1,613 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 1.3 in (33 mm)

Seat height

200027.2 in (692 mm)
200227.3 in (693 mm)
200329.1 in (739 mm)
200627.7 in (704 mm)
2007-200829.9 in (759 mm)
200928.1 in (715 mm)
2010-201127.3 in (693 mm)
201226.5 in (673 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 3.4 in (86 mm)

Ground clearance

2002-20085.1 in (130 mm)
20095.7 in (145 mm)
20125.1 in (130 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 0.6 in (15 mm)

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 27.5 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

66.8% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.

Length beyond wheelbase

About 31.5 in (801 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Clearance / wheelbase

8.1%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.

How its dimensions compare

Compared with other Harley-Davidson models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.

Dimension This model Category median Difference
Overall length 95 in (2,413 mm) 92.8 in (2,357 mm) 2.2 in above median
Wheelbase 63.5 in (1,612 mm) 64.2 in (1,630 mm) 0.7 in below median
Seat height 27.5 in (698 mm) 26.7 in (678 mm) 0.8 in above median
Ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 4.9 in (125 mm) 0.2 in above median

Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King dimensions FAQ

Is the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 27.5 in (698 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.8 in above the category median.

Does the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 63.5 in (1,612 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.8% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in above the category median.

Is the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King compact or large?

The representative overall length is 95 in (2,413 mm), making the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King among the longest comparable Harley-Davidson models. 2.2 in above the category median.

Did the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 27.2 in (692 mm) in 2000 to 29.9 in (759 mm) in 2007-2008, a change of 2.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King?

The main listed figures are overall length 95 in (2,413 mm), wheelbase 63.5 in (1,612 mm), seat height 27.5 in (698 mm), and ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.1%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.