2017 Harley-Davidson Road King® Base

With the introduction of the new Milwaukee-Eight V-twin for 2017, all of the bikes in Harleys Touring family, like the Road King, make more power, run cooler, vibrate less at idle and get slightly better fuel economy. And all-new Showa suspension, with dual bending-valve technology up front that emulates a cartridge fork and hand-adjustable emulsion shocks in back with 15-percent more preload adjustability, does a much better job of soaking up bumps and maintaining control. The improvements have brought fresh attention to the H-D Touring family, which presented Harley with an opportunity to reinvigorate the Road King line with a custom version that should appeal to both current owners and converts.In case youre wondering, Harley says the Specials black finishes are just as durable as chrome, but if its blacked-out looks dont do it for you, the standard Road King has all of the same functional features for $3,000 less. But once you see the Special in person its hard to imagine the bike finished any other 2017 Harley-Davidson Road King Specs
Base Price: $21,999
Price as Tested: $24,399 (Hard Candy Hot Rod Red Flake paint)
Website: harley-davidson.com
Engine Type: Air/oil-cooled, transverse 45-degree V-twin, OHV, 4 valves per cyl.
Bore x Stroke: 100.0 x 111.1mm
Displacement: 1,746cc
Transmission: 6-speed, hydraulically actuated assist-and-slipper clutch
Final Drive: Belt
Wheelbase: 64.0 in.
Rake/Trail: 26.0 degrees/6.9 in.
Seat Height: 27.4 in.
Claimed Wet Weight: 818 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 6.0 gals.
MPG: 91 PON min. (low/avg/high) NA