Harley-Davidson PLHP Road King Police Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson PLHP Road King Police motorcycle specifications include a 1,688 cc (103.00 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 335.2 kg (739 lb).

Key specifications

2008Year released
1,688 ccDisplacement
138.3 Nm @ 2,500 rpmTorque
335.2 kgDry weight
693 mmSeat height
22.7 LFuel tank
1,613 mmWheelbase
130 mmGround clearance

How the Harley-Davidson PLHP Road King Police compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Harley-Davidson database average.

Displacement1,688 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 32% higher than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 85th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height693 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 64th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity22.7 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

About 34% larger than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 99th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

This model Harley-Davidson database average

Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Harley-Davidson specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement85th

1,688 cc — larger displacement than about 85% of Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height64th

693 mm — taller than about 64% of Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity99th

22.7 L — larger than about 99% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Harley-Davidson average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Harley-Davidson models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,380 mm
This bike

2,380

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

Close to average.

Overall height1,400 mm
This bike

1,400

Harley-Davidson avg

1,208

16% above average.

Wheelbase1,613 mm
This bike

1,613

Harley-Davidson avg

1,599

Close to average.

Seat height693 mm
This bike

693

Harley-Davidson avg

689

Close to average.

Ground clearance130 mm
This bike

130

Harley-Davidson avg

128

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,688 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,613 mmSeat 693 mmClearance 130 mm
6-speed • Belt (final drive) • MT90-B16 front / MT90-B16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size MT90-B16
Rear tire size MT90-B16
Bore/stroke ratio 0.89:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Year released 2008

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,688 cc (103.00 cu in)
Torque 138.3 Nm (14.1 kgf-m or 102.0 ft.lbs) @ 2,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 98.6 x 111.3 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches)
Compression ratio 9.6:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch 9-plate, wet

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension 41.3 mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension Air adjustable shocks
Front wheel travel 117 mm (4.6 inches)
Rear wheel travel 76 mm (3.0 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. 4-piston calipers
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire MT90-B16
Rear tire MT90-B16

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 335.2 kg (739 lb)
Seat height 693 mm (27.3 inches)
Overall length 2,380 mm (93.7 inches)
Overall height 1,400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,613 mm (63.5 inches)
Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 22.71 L (6.00 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Birch White, Vivid Black, Mystique Green, Two-tone Black/White (Houston), Two-tone Black/White (California Highway Patrol – CHP)
Exhaust system Chrome, cross-over duals

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Harley-Davidson information before relying on them. Visit the official Harley-Davidson website.