Road King comparison
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I like the chrome better, if the 114 came on the standard Road King there would be no question. I've never wished a bike had less power. But I have a 2019 Ultra Classic with the 107 that is completely stock and I'm happy with the power it has.
I also don't understand why the RK Special is $3,000 more expensive, but isn't chromed, that black out stuff can't be more expensive, doesn't even have a windshield. I think you get more with the standard bike than the special, except for the bigger motor. For the $3,000 I'd rather get the standard and spend the $3k upgrading the motor. That would cover the parts for a 119 big bore Stage III kit.
I also don't understand why the RK Special is $3,000 more expensive, but isn't chromed, that black out stuff can't be more expensive, doesn't even have a windshield. I think you get more with the standard bike than the special, except for the bigger motor. For the $3,000 I'd rather get the standard and spend the $3k upgrading the motor. That would cover the parts for a 119 big bore Stage III kit.
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If you Google "107" motor vs. 114" some reports prefer the 107 as being smoother & more refined & responsive.
I would go for 114" myself, then add a light bar (FL front end looks wrong without it)
Course I don't like the bars, seat, or wheel size on either (FL front end also looks wrong with anything but a 16" wheel)
So I'd buy a Heritage 114 or a Slim.
I would go for 114" myself, then add a light bar (FL front end looks wrong without it)
Course I don't like the bars, seat, or wheel size on either (FL front end also looks wrong with anything but a 16" wheel)
So I'd buy a Heritage 114 or a Slim.
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