Lightest touring model
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: nw Ark
Actually, the Street Glide weighs less than the Road King. But only by a few lbs. And its been that way for years. Just hit up the MOCO SITE and compare.
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...are-bikes.html
The issue with the two bikes is WHERE the weight is. The street glides weight is up high and forward due to its fork mounted fairing packed full of electronics. Where as the Road Kings added weight is lower on the bike with added accessories, rear crash bars, chrome trim...etc. Doesnt sound like much, but it adds up. But the location of the weight down low, vs up high, is why the Road King handles so well, for the barge that it is.
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...are-bikes.html
The issue with the two bikes is WHERE the weight is. The street glides weight is up high and forward due to its fork mounted fairing packed full of electronics. Where as the Road Kings added weight is lower on the bike with added accessories, rear crash bars, chrome trim...etc. Doesnt sound like much, but it adds up. But the location of the weight down low, vs up high, is why the Road King handles so well, for the barge that it is.
Weight should not be the one and only factor.
For me the Road King wins for the seat. The passenger seat that is. My wife would reject the Street Glide just by looking at
the seat. Also it comes with passenger floorboards. For me I will add a luggage rack and passenger backrest. More weight..
I would like to see a few more pounds taken off the Road King. Some options have been mentioned here.
One that would cost nothing is remove the spotlights, I never use them on my Electro Glide.
Last edited by kickstartfan; May 5, 2018 at 07:42 PM.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Richmond, VA
Well, boom!
This discussion is over. That's all that needs to be said. Any further discussion is mute.
Gavel has dropped. Lol
This discussion is over. That's all that needs to be said. Any further discussion is mute.
Gavel has dropped. Lol
Tourer
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 390
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From: Waterloo Ontario
Moving bikes around the shop I find the rk feels considerably lighter than most other Harleys. I guess it’s all about balance. For the small difference in weight- I am amazed at how heavy a dresser feels.
When riding they don’t seem so heavy.
When riding they don’t seem so heavy.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 858
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From: nw Ark
A new winner! another member of the Touring lineup.
However, I do not consider the Road King Special to be a touring bike because it has no windshield.
I know, silly of me. just tired of bugs in my teeth.
However, I do not consider the Road King Special to be a touring bike because it has no windshield.
I know, silly of me. just tired of bugs in my teeth.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: Bunola pa
cant get one or doesnt come with one? Not really the same thing.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,271
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From: Columbia SC
Right you are. the Street Glide is in the Touring class so we must declare you correct.
Weight should not be the one and only factor.
For me the Road King wins for the seat. The passenger seat that is. My wife would reject the Street Glide just by looking at
the seat. Also it comes with passenger floorboards. For me I will add a luggage rack and passenger backrest. More weight..
I would like to see a few more pounds taken off the Road King. Some options have been mentioned here.
One that would cost nothing is remove the spotlights, I never use them on my Electro Glide.
Weight should not be the one and only factor.
For me the Road King wins for the seat. The passenger seat that is. My wife would reject the Street Glide just by looking at
the seat. Also it comes with passenger floorboards. For me I will add a luggage rack and passenger backrest. More weight..
I would like to see a few more pounds taken off the Road King. Some options have been mentioned here.
One that would cost nothing is remove the spotlights, I never use them on my Electro Glide.
Last edited by alarmdoug; May 6, 2018 at 09:18 AM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Lincolnshire, IL
I've seen small, light weight women (and men) handle the largest and heaviest of HD cruisers with little to no effort. It's all about technique. Slow speed maneuvers separate the riders with good practiced technique from those that just hop on and twist the wrist. The funniest thing I've seen was a couple of "hell's angels want-to-be's" geared up in their finest leathers covered with patches who both dropped their Electra Glides while trying to park in a Home Depot parking lot last year........guess one thought the front brake was perfect for stopping below 5 mph while turning the front wheel and fell over into his buddy who, in turn, also fell over. What was really entertaining was watching both trying to lift their machines back upright....the WRONG way....LOL
Just like the answer to the question: "How do you get to Carnegie Hall?" PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE.
Just like the answer to the question: "How do you get to Carnegie Hall?" PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE.
