General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

What is the difference

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 11:08 AM
  #1  
hdfxwg85's Avatar
hdfxwg85
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Overbrook,Ks
Default What is the difference

I am finally able to upgrade to a newer Harley. I have narrowed my choices down to two different models and was wondering what the diffference in ride was and if anybody has owned both what they thought. The two choices are and Heritage Softail Classic or the Road King Classic. I mostly ride to and from work about 40 miles round trip, short puts with the wife and longer vacations in the summer again with the wife. I of course pan on taking them both for a test ride to see what I think but would like your thoughts as well.
 
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 11:16 AM
  #2  
T Tommyt's Avatar
T Tommyt
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,578
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: What is the difference

I like them both But this is my bike forever
 
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 11:17 AM
  #3  
airjoe's Avatar
airjoe
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 325
Likes: 21
From:
Default RE: What is the difference

Both are great bikes. The Heritage is a soft tail and has a balanced motor, so it is smoother.

Can't go wrong with either.
 
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 11:31 AM
  #4  
Ugly Troll's Avatar
Ugly Troll
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 828
Likes: 8
From: western Mass
Default RE: What is the difference

Try em both and get the one you like best. The RKC is most likely going to show you a much more comfortable ride overall............if longer trips are in your future, keep that in mind, it makes a huge difference! When I got my last new one, it was between the Heritage Softail Classic and the Electra Glide Classic. I loved the look of the Heritage more, but happily went EGC in the end. No regrets.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
wvedec
Softail Models
24
Jan 16, 2021 05:15 PM
dpendleton
Softail Models
12
Nov 16, 2009 02:20 PM
AF Rider
Softail Models
53
May 12, 2008 06:01 PM
LTDDD
Touring Models
17
Jun 13, 2005 02:20 PM
kromroykw
General Harley Davidson Chat
23
Apr 26, 2005 12:03 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:42 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE