The 2009 Harley Davidson Road King features the very best in two-wheeled reliability and riding comfort for both the rider and passenger. It features upgrades including a redesigned frame, drive system, chassis and bigger fuel tank.
Harley added 4-piston fixed Brembo brakes on both front and back to increase stopping power and provide the rider greater control. The motorcycle features an air-cooled 1584cc Twin Cam 96 that is rubber-mounted to reduce vibration. The engine has 96 cu inches of displacement and 92 ft lbs of torque @ 3500 rpm.
The 2009 Road King includes Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection, six-speed Cruise Drive Transmission, a new 2-1-2 chrome dual exhaust with tapered end caps, and black 28-spoke cast aluminum wheels front and back. They have also provided the option for chrome, profile laced aluminum wheels for the enthusiast who wants a little choice. The 2009 Harley Davidson Road King is available in red hot sunglo, vivid black, and dark blue pearl, and two-tone shades--white gold pearl with pewter pearl, flame blue pearl with pewter pearl, and red hot sunglo with smoky gold.
In dimensions, the 2009 Road King is 95 inches in length, has a seat height of 29.9 inches, a ground clearance of 5.1 inches, a wheelbase of 63.5 inches, and weighs 812 lbs. Included are a 6.0 gallon fuel tank, 4.0 qt oil tank, and a fuel mileage rating of 54 mpg on the highway and 35 mpg in the city.