For inexplicable personal reasons I am being sorely tempted to buy a Road King...ok, not so mysterious....got an itch I can't seem to scratch and the King might be the answer. I know used is a great option and I will explore it, but were I so inclined to sign on the dotted line for a new one...

What are the significant model changes across these years and in the brain trust's opinion any important improvements? Yes I could do a lot of Internet research so pardon my laziness...it would all sound like a better question when we were done with work in a few hours cracking a beer or a soda pop on the porch...

So what do you think about these new production years?

 

If you are going to do it, used, look for a low mile 2014. Maybe check out H-D rental sales,
you may find a 2015 in good shape. I would say nothing older then an 2007 or 2008.

Road King's have not changed much over the years, until 07 when they got the
96 inch engine and the 6 speed. In 08 RK's got a 6 gallon fuel tank, and throttle
by wire, in 09 a new frame. I think the Rushmore RK's now have cruise control,
and the newer suspension & upgrades. Good Luck & Ride Safe

 

Not many differences between the 14 -16 Road Kings. Cruise control was an option prior to '14, but became standard with the Rushmore bikes. So basically, color options.

 

The difference is colors, nothing else.

 

I just went from an 07 police bike it was a 103 6 speed put 63,000 on it and it was a great bike. Now my 16 has ABS,which is a big plus,cruise,and the Rushmore 103 has hotter cams than the other 103. The wide rear tire and new frame,better suspension,the new style front end.. I guess you could go on and on.. The 16 is a very nice ride . Good luck .

 

I bought a very low mile 2014. My third Harley in less than four years and I'm very happy. Only differences are color choices as mentioned before.

 

I'm almost certain your 07 police bike had ABS.

 

It did not on my particular bike ..

 

Thanks guys! This is great info. One other option appeared which is a low mile 2008. I know it's in great running order. How big a difference does the '09 frame redesign and later steering head make Captain Itch going from your '07 to the '16? Motor and suspension I can always tweak, frame not so much...

 

For me going from the 07 to the 16 is Night and Day.. It is like they finally used a computer to help design a bike.. This is my 8th Harley so I have been on a few ..