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

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The Harley-Davidson Road King motorcycle specifications include a 1,338 cc (81.64 cu in) engine, power of 61.2 hp (44.7 kW) @ 5,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 325 kg (716.5 lb).

Key specifications

1996, 1999, 2001, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022Model years
1,338 ccDisplacement
61.2 hpPower
102.0 Nm @ 3,000 rpmTorque
325 kgWet weight
749 mmSeat height
Model years covered
1996199920012013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Year-specific specification changes

The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
19991,450 cc (88.48 cu in)
20011,449 cc (88.42 cu in)
201320161,688 cc (103.00 cu in)
20171753.5 cc (107.00 cu in)
20181,688 cc (103.00 cu in)
201920221,746 cc (106.54 cu in)
Front brakes
2001Double disc. 4-piston caliper
20132014Single disc. 4-piston
20152019Double disc. Optional ABS. 4-piston
20202021Double disc. ABS. 4-piston
2022Double disc. Optional ABS. 4-piston
Gearbox
201320226-speed
Power
200167 hp (48.9 kW) @ 5,400 rpm
2016201787 hp (63.5 kW) @ 5,000 rpm
201889 hp (65.0 kW) @ 5,450 rpm
2020202289 hp (65.0 kW) @ 5,450 rpm
Rear brakes
2001Single disc. 4-piston caliper
20132014Single disc. 2-piston
2015Single disc. Optional ABS. 2-piston
20162019Single disc. Optional ABS. 4-piston.
20202021Single disc. ABS. 4-piston
2022Single disc. Optional ABS. 4-piston
Torque
2001110.0 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) @ 3,100 rpm
20132014135.6 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 100.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,250 rpm
20152017138.0 Nm (14.1 kgf-m or 101.8 ft.lbs) @ 3,250 rpm
2018150.0 Nm (15.3 kgf-m or 110.6 ft.lbs) @ 3,200 rpm
20192022150.5 Nm (15.3 kgf-m or 111.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,250 rpm
Wet weight
2001345 kg (760.6 lb)
20132015367.9 kg (811 lb)
2016371 kg (817.9 lb)
20172018379 kg (835.6 lb)
20192020379.2 kg (836 lb)
20212022375.6 kg (828 lb)
Seat height
2001692 mm (27.2 inches)
20132015678 mm (26.7 inches)
2016715 mm (28.1 inches)
20172020705 mm (27.8 inches)
20212022668 mm (26.3 inches)

How the Harley-Davidson Road King 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.

Engine power61.2 hp
Low 19.3 hpAverage 63.9 hpHigh 119.7 hp

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Displacement1,338 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 61st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight325 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 61st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height749 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

About 9% taller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

This model Harley-Davidson database average

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,338 cc • Air cooled • 61.2 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 749 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.188 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 188.3 hp/tonne
Specific power 45.7 hp/L

Model information

Category Touring

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,338 cc (81.64 cu in)
Power 61.2 hp (44.7 kW) @ 5,000 rpm
Torque 102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm
Valves per cylinder 2.0
Cooling system Air
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 325 kg (716.5 lb)
Seat height 749 mm (29.5 inches)

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.

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