The Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic motorcycle specifications include a 1,573 cc (95.98 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 346.1 kg (763 lb).
Key specifications
2007-2012Model years
1,573 ccDisplacement
125.6 Nm @ 3,500 rpmTorque
346.1 kgWet weight
749 mmSeat height
18.9 LFuel tank
1,613 mmWheelbase
130 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
200720082009201020112012
Year-specific specification changes
The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Bore × stroke
2009201195.3 x 111.1 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches)
201298.4 x 111.3 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches)
Compression ratio
20129.6:1
Displacement
20081573.3 cc (96.00 cu in)
200920101,584 cc (96.66 cu in)
201120121,688 cc (103.00 cu in)
Dry weight
2008334.8 kg (738 lb)
20092011355 kg (782.6 lb)
2012350.6 kg (773 lb)
Front brakes
2008Single disc. Bremo. 4-piston calipers
2009Double disc. 4-piston, ABS
2010Double disc. 4-piston fixed caliper
2011Double disc. 4-piston fixed caliper. Optional ABS.
2012Double disc. 4-piston calipers. ABS.
Front tire
2008120/70-ZR19
2009130/90-60
2011130/90-B16
2012130/90-16
Fuel system
2008Injection. ESPFI
20102011Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
2012Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Rear brakes
2008Single disc. Bremo. 4-piston calipers
2009Single disc. 4-piston, ABS
2010Single disc. 4-piston fixed caliper
2011Single disc. 4-piston fixed caliper. Optional ABS.
2012Single disc. 4-piston caliper. ABS.
Rear tire
2008240/40-R18
2009180/65-16
2011180/65-B16
2012180/65-16
Torque
2009131.0 Nm (13.4 kgf-m or 96.6 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm
2010127.0 Nm (12.9 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm
2011138.0 Nm (14.1 kgf-m or 101.8 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm
2012135.6 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 100.0 ft.lbs)
Wet weight
2008351.5 kg (775 lb)
2012367.4 kg (810 lb)
Wheelbase
200920101,625 mm (64.0 inches)
20111,630 mm (64.2 inches)
Clutch
2011Multi-plate, wet
Exhaust system
2008Chrome, cross-over exhaust with dual mufflers and slash-up End Caps
2009Two-into-One-into-Two chrome exhaust
201020112-1-2 chrome exhaust with dual mufflers
2012Chrome, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with slash-up end caps
Fuel capacity
200822.71 L (6.00 US gal)
2009201122.70 L (6.00 US gal)
201222.71 L (6.00 US gal)
Fuel consumption
20084.35 L/100 km (23.0 km/l or 54.07 mpg)
20125.60 L/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
2008100.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
2012129.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Ground clearance
2009145 mm (5.7 inches)
2010146 mm (5.7 inches)
Overall length
200920102,400 mm (94.5 inches)
201120122,393 mm (94.2 inches)
Seat height
2009715 mm (28.1 inches)
2010735 mm (28.9 inches)
2011714 mm (28.1 inches)
2012678 mm (26.7 inches)
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 1,573 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,613 mmSeat 749 mmClearance 130 mm
6-speed • Belt (final drive) • MT90-B16 front / MT85-B16 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | MT90-B16 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | MT85-B16 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 362 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.86:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,573 cc (95.98 cu in) |
| Torque | 125.6 Nm (12.8 kgf-m or 92.6 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 95.3 x 111.3 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Chassis and suspension
| Rake | 26.0° |
|---|
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | MT90-B16 |
| Rear tire | MT85-B16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 346.1 kg (763 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 332 kg (732 lb) |
| Seat height | 749 mm (29.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,380 mm (93.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,613 mm (63.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.92 L (5.00 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 5.22 L/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.06 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 121.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid black, black cherry pearl, Pacific blue pearl (new), pewter pearl (new), two-tone suede blue pearl and vivid black (new), two-tone olive pearl and vivid black (new), two-tone black cherry pearl and pewter pearl (new), two-tone white gold pearl and d |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Chrome, touring cross-over duals with slash-up end caps |
| Price as new | US$ 17695. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Twin Cam 96 engine. |
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