The Harley-Davidson Road King Classic motorcycle specifications include a 1,450 cc (88.48 cu in) engine, power of 68 hp (49.6 kW) @ 5,400 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 323 kg (712.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 1999 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic 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.
About 6% higher than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 14% higher than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 70th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 11% larger than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 58th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
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.
68 hp — more powerful than about 72% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
1,450 cc — larger displacement than about 70% of Harley-Davidson models.
18.9 L — larger than about 58% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.211 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 210.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 46.9 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,450 cc (88.48 cu in) |
| Power | 68 hp (49.6 kW) @ 5,400 rpm |
| Cooling system | Air |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 323 kg (712.1 lb) |
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| Wheelbase | 1,613 mm (63.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.90 L (4.99 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 155.0 km/h (96.3 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2105 hp/kg |
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.