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Cost - Rs 20, 45,000

About the bike

This is a design which is straight from the old house. Long looks with a massive engine is the components of the Road King. This is one of the oldest bikes available in the block. The front visor looks perfect and in the right place. It has those alloy wheels which give the bike a new look and feel. The design of the bike is very old. Lots of modifications are performed on the bike which makes it look new. The engine setup and design is according to new specifications. You will have a good time in riding this bike in different styles. Rider position on the bike is comfortable. It has hand knitted leather seats which have memory foam. Memory foam is used in making these seats. Memory foam expands when weight is applied. Harley Davidson has made the Road King a cruiser bike which can churn a lot of miles. It has the capacity to withstand any difficulty on tarmac.

The Road King is a bike which has tradition. With additional boot space you can store all your important documents or carry your valuables. It has luggage carrying boxes on both the sides. Alloy wheels are specially carved in Harley Davidson design. It gives a bright look to the bike. Chrome plated silencers give the bike a shine which it deserves. Engine covers are also designed in chrome color. Air Filter box has a chrome panel which makes it look appealing.

Riding the Road King is a bit difficult as the bike is heavy. Maneuvering it is easy and quick. The Road king has better handling and riding position. With the Road King you can churn long distance rides without any pain. It gives the rider superb back support. Seating position of the rider is given main importance. All the controls of the bike are located on the front handle bar and on the tank of the bike. Front suspensions are huge and massive and have the capacity to swallow a bump in seconds. Harley Davidson ensures you get every detailing which can match your needs. Dual disc brakes have better effect on controlling the bike. Since the bike is heavy and has immense power dual disc brakes ensure to stop in less time.

Use of advanced technology is done in creating this wonder. Detailing of equipment is done in serious manner. They have ensured not to leave even the handling of the bike. Since the exhaust is on the side of the bike it has a special type of coolant. When the bike is stationary, heat is directly cut out and the rider does not feel the heat. This is use of advanced technology for cooling purposes. The pillion rider has a wide stepper which is very comforting. Electrical wires are present which are covered under the chassis and tank. You cannot see them even a bit and this is what creativity exactly means. The Road King is full of high technology with old school styling.

General Details:

DIMENSIONS

• Length - 2,465 mm
• Overall Width - 955 mm
• Overall Height - 1,435 mm
• Seat Height - 740 mm
• Ground Clearance - 145 mm
• Wheelbase - 1,625 mm

TIRES

• Front - D408F - NW 130/80B17 65H
• Rear - D407 - NW 180/65B16 81 H
• Fuel Capacity - 22.7 L
• Oil Capacity - 3.8 L
• Kerb Weight - 368 kg

ENGINE

• Engine - Air-cooled, Twin Cam 96
• Bore x Stroke - 95.3 mm x 111.1 mm
• Displacement - 1,584 cc
• Compression Ratio - 9.2:1
• Fuel System - Electronic Sequential Port FuelInjection (ESPFI)
• Lubrication System - Pressurized, dry-sump

POWER

• Engine Torque - 127 Nm @ 3750 rpm

DRIVETRAIN

• Primary Drive - Chain, 34/46 ratio
• Final Drive - HDI - Belt, 32/68 ratio
• Clutch - Multi-plate, wet
• Transmission - 6-Speed Cruise Drive

CHASSIS

• Frame - Mild steel; tubular frame; Two-piece stamped and welded Backbone; cast and forged
• Junctions; twin down tubes; bolt-on Rear frame with forged Fender supports; MIG welded
• Swing arm - Mild steel; two-piece drawn and Welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded
• Front Forks - 41.3 mm telescopic
• Rear Shocks - Air-adjustable
• Brakes, Caliper type - 32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and Rear

ELECTRIC

• Battery - Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 28-amp
• Headlamp - 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high Beam