Road King vs Heritage Softail
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Southeastern KY.
We had the same delima for over a year. We liked the looks of the Heritage better but liked the thoughts of a touring bike and i had read all these nightmares about high speed vibes in the B motor. We finally rented a Heritage for a day. Road it for 8 hours just to see what we thought. A week later we bought the Heritage. If the king rides any better id go to sleep and wreck lol. I have nevr noticed the vibe at speeds that i hear about with mine but im sure folks know what they feel so idk. And have also rode for over 300 miles in a day and with no pains or regrets. Both of them are my two favorite bikes on the road but the Heritage just fit me better,good luck with your choice either one will be awsome.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Houston, Texas
I would have to agree with what I perceive to be the "majority" on this thread. I've owned a Heritage and, while I loved it, immediately felt the "upgrade" and difference in the Road King when I borrowed a friend's for a weekend. The suspension really makes a big difference, and though the RK engine vibrates at idle, it is much smoother at speed than the Heritage. And while I liked the "old school" look of the bags, conchos, tassles that I had done on the Heritage, the class of the RK was just a touch more my style. I think the RK is a more versatile bike with the adjustable shocks, and is the same with regard to removeable windshield and passenger backrest. All in all, I generally tell people to ride these two bikes if there is a question on touring frame vs. Heritage. JMHO....
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