2022 changes?
Grand HDF Member
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Watch for what I regard as a dirty trick. I have been looking to replace my 100K + veteran for a couple of years. The Road King MSRP has changed very little. What I noticed in the 2021 pricing (on the Harley web site) is a $900 surcharge with no explanation of what that is. My PERSONAL GUESS is that the MSRP may even stay the same but the surcharge will go up, perhaps to $1100 or $1200. Obviously the price out the door is what counts but if a person just compares MSRP between lines or manufacturers, that may not tell the whole story. Be ready for the alibis for the surcharge, it's tire availability, chip availability, Covid loss of production, yadda, yadda..
Last edited by btsom; Dec 29, 2021 at 04:39 PM.
Road Master
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From: SC
Doubt there will be any big changes before the new Rev Max engine is added to the touring models. It will require a new frame and most likely a mono shock rear suspension. When that happens is anybody's guess.
EPA and Euro standards will drive that date. The M8 is meeting current and short term regulations.
With the "new green" administration future EPA regulations could be advanced or new ones added that could alter the time line for that models release.
No doubt there are at least engineering studies if not a test mule in development.
The current touring models with some basic shocks and seat changes can make even the most sensitive riders comfortable.
EPA and Euro standards will drive that date. The M8 is meeting current and short term regulations.
With the "new green" administration future EPA regulations could be advanced or new ones added that could alter the time line for that models release.
No doubt there are at least engineering studies if not a test mule in development.
The current touring models with some basic shocks and seat changes can make even the most sensitive riders comfortable.
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Someone mentioned the RG may get an adjustable electric windshield
FREAKING REVOLUTIONARY!!!!!!!
Nah. They are 10 years too late to the party BMW and other brands have already done that. Next
FREAKING REVOLUTIONARY!!!!!!!
Nah. They are 10 years too late to the party BMW and other brands have already done that. Next
Cruiser
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From: Ohio
New "Ultra Tour" touring line with a punched out 1450 Rev Max to compete with BMW etc ultra touring rigs. 160-170 HP
All the modern features of the Pan America with new modern body plastics, mono shock, auto ride height, etc, etc.
M8 will stay with the current touring (classic) line.
You heard it here first.
All the modern features of the Pan America with new modern body plastics, mono shock, auto ride height, etc, etc.
M8 will stay with the current touring (classic) line.
You heard it here first.
Maybe I'm insane but that screams "Ultra Tour" to me & anything less seems like a half measure
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Great point, just gonna put these worms back in the fridge 
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Wouldn't have posted if I weren't serious. 4 valves, two plugs per cylinder seems pretty current/modern to me along with computer controlled feed back mixture control, fuel injection, knock sensing spark timing. Seems a bit more modern than a carburetor and ignition points.
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I called my dealer last month and said I wanted a two-tone. I'm not sure if i will get the chrome or black version. I may go with the first two tone they receive.