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Dec 28, 2025 | 05:34 AM

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2goldens

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Originally Posted by big-C

M8 and it's a no brainer because of the price.

7 model years newer too. That would play heavily into my decision. Especially for $2k and only 3,000 more miles.

Dec 28, 2025 | 09:49 AM

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I owned a 2015 RK from 2017-2024 for about 50k miles. Also had stage 1. Great bike.

in 2024 I moved to 2020 Road King special. I’ve ridden it 12k miles. No question the M8s are better motorcycles. Better ride, more get up and go, don’t run as hot.

A four year old bike vs 11 years old? Go with the 2022.

John

Dec 29, 2025 | 11:18 AM

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Jake707

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Forget the M8 vs TC debate as that will never be solved for you. The mileage on both are at levels where that is no longer a factor either. If you like the way they both look, buying a 7 year newer model for only 2K more is the wiser choice.

Dec 29, 2025 | 11:31 AM

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deadbroke

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Seems like Twin Cam owners think their bikes are worth more than they really are. I just went through the same thing as you, 2016 Road King,10,000 miles for $11000 vs.2022 RK with 2800 miles for $13800. Both flawless. The '22 has cruise control,security system, TPS ,etc. I went with the 22. You should do the same.

Dec 29, 2025 | 12:43 PM

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Dan89FLSTC

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M8.

Dec 29, 2025 | 11:04 PM

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Radio_Rides

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Thanks for all the responses.

That was a landslide that I wasnt expecting. I am headed to the dealer tomorrow after work to check them both out in person. Looking at the pictures unless its the lighting the 15 looks to have a little better paint finish. It just looks glossier in the images. The 22 looks flat and its not a denim finish, its the black and silver two tone classic.

Hopefully I'll have a late Christmas present before the weekend.

Radio

Dec 31, 2025 | 02:30 AM

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Jshopes

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I could care less about the m8, theres not much difference in power but 7 years newer for 2k? Thats a no brainer.

Dec 31, 2025 | 08:43 AM

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hattitude

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Radio_Rides

So I am looking at a couple motorcycles and I need a little help.

Both are Road Kings. The first is a 2015 Twin Cam with 16000 miles the other is a 2022 M8 with 19000 miles. Price wise the 2022 is $2000 more. Both are two tone paint jobs, no windshields, no tour packs, both look like they have aftermarket mufflers but maybe not full exhaust systems. Both have stock air cleaner covers, not sure about the elements inside them. Other than the model year and engine model differences they are pretty equal from what I can see.

Question is between them which would you look at first to check out and make sure everything is on the up and up before buying?

Thanks in advance

Radio

The 2015 will have all the latest Twin Cam updates. The M8 will have the best version of the oil pump to mitigate any sumping issues.

The engines will run differently. The M8 being the more refined of the two.

JD Power shows a $4K difference in the "Average Retail" values between the two. So if they are truly the same except for the year, unless both are overpriced, the M8 seems to be the better bang-for-the-buck.

One test ride of each should help with your decision. Then you need to decide if they are "above average", "average", or "below average" in their condition, ride, and accessories... If you believe them to be "above average", you'll need to decide how much above the "Average Retail Value" that means to you...

Generally speaking, I always advise that when choosing between two bikes that are almost identical in all parameters except for the age, always buy the newest version that you can you can afford. There can be caveats to that advice, but I see none between the two years/models you are choosing...

Good luck with your decision...