I'm another one that doesn't see the cost benefit to a new model RK.

Besides, you can't get a carb anymore. And I am one that likes his carb, and the lope at idle :-)

 

Available? This was standard on the 2011 RKC.

 

And think of the goodies the cost of upgrading the bike could be spent on.......

 

The only change 2011's vs. 2012's is $500+

• 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic

The Road KingŽ Classic model takes the nostalgic look and feel of the Road King a little further with extra details for this road-worthy touring bike, like leather-wrapped saddlebags, nostalgic chrome fuel tank console, tooled metal detailing on the fender, tank, seat and bags, and chrome laced wheels with wide whitewall tires. The innovative Harley-DavidsonŽ Touring chassis is based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swingarm developed to withstand the demands of long-haul touring riders and today's powerful engines.



Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic Model Highlights

NEW PowerPak setup with large, 1690 cc, Twin Cam 103™ engine, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and Harley-DavidsonŽ Smart Security System with hands-free fob
NEW Sculpted seat for added comfort and easier straddling
NEW Tank medallion styling
NEW Paint color options
NEW Black powder-coated powertrain with chrome covers
o Chrome 2-1-2 dual exhaust with slash-up end caps
o Chrome, Laced Steel wheels with wide-whitewall tires
o Chrome, nostalgic fuel tank console with electronic speedometer
o Deep FL front fender with trim
o Clean rear fender with deluxe trim
o Stainless steel, ergonomic handlebar
o One-piece, two-up Road KingŽ seat with tooled leather trim and chrome accents
o Clear, large LexanŽ quick-release detachable windshield
o Tooled, leather-wrapped hard saddlebags; 1.85 cu. ft. volume
o Large Hiawatha headlight and chrome nacelle
o Auxiliary passing lights
o Electronic cruise control






Key Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic Key Features

The Road KingŽ Classic model takes the nostalgic look and feel of the Road King a little further with extra details for this road-worthy touring bike, like leather-wrapped saddlebags, nostalgic chrome fuel tank console, tooled metal detailing on the fender, tank, seat and bags, and chrome laced wheels with wide whitewall tires.

The innovative Harley-DavidsonŽ Touring chassis is based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swingarm developed to withstand the demands of long-haul touring riders and today's powerful engines.

o Rubber-mounted Twin Cam 96™ V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) with heated O2 sensors and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
o 6-Speed Cruise DriveŽ transmission with integrated Isolated Drive System (IDS)
o DunlopŽ "Multi-Tread" rear tire construction extends tire life by 25 percent
o BremboŽ 4-piston front and rear caliper with dual front rotor brake system
o Air-adjustable rear shocks
o Full-length rider footboards
o Height-adjustable passenger footboards
o Six-gallon fuel tank
o Optional Original Equipment Custom Color paint program








2011 Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic - USA Specifications
U.S. MSRP - Vivid Black $19,499. Solids $19,874. Two-Tone $20,224. Custom Colors $20,394
DIMENSIONS
Length 94.2 in. (2393 mm)
Overall Width 37.5 in. (953 mm)
Overall Height 55.1 in. (1400 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden2 26.7 in. (678 mm)
• Unladen 28.1 in. (714 mm)

Ground Clearance 5.1 in. (130 mm)
Rake (steering head) 26°
Fork Angle 29.2°
Trail 6.7 in. (170 mm)
Wheelbase 63.5 in. (1613 mm)
Tires (DunlopŽ Harley-Davidson Series, bias wide whitewall):
• Front – D408F WWW 130/90B16 67H
• Rear – D407 WWW 180/65B16 81H

Fuel Capacity 6.0 gal. (22.7 L) (warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4.0 qts. (3.8 L)
Transmission Capacity 1.0 qts.
Primary Chain
Case Capacity3 1.4 qts.
Weight:
• As Shipped 773 lbs. (350.6 kg)
• In Running Order 810 lbs. (367.4 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1360 lbs. (616.9 kg)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating
• Front 500 lbs. (226.8 kg)
• Rear 927 lbs. (420.5 kg)


ENGINE
Engine4 Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103™
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.875 in. x 4.38 in. (98.4 mm x 111.3 mm)
Displacement 103 cu. in. (1690 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Fuel System4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Fiberglass, washable
Lubrication System Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler


DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 32/68 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise DriveŽ
U.S.Gear Ratios (overall):
• 1st 9.593
• 2nd 6.65
• 3rd 4.938
• 4th 4.0
• 5th 3.407
• 6th 2.875


CHASSIS
Frame Mild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded
Swingarm Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 41.3 mm telescopic
Rear Shocks Air-adjustable
Wheels5 (Chrome, Profile
Laced Aluminum option):
Chrome, Laced Steel
• Front 16 in. x 3 in. (432 mm x 76 mm)
• Rear 16 in. x 5 in. (406 mm x 127 mm)
Brakes:
• Caliper Type 32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear
• Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, fixed rotors
• Front (dual) 11.81 in. x .2 in. (300 mm x 5 mm)
• Rear 11.81 in. x .28 in. (300 mm x 7 mm)
• Anti-lock Braking System (option) Available
Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel 4.6 in. (117 mm)
• Rear Wheel 3 in. (76 mm)
Engineered for Sidecar Use Available


PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque6 (per SAE J1349):
• North America 102 ft. lbs. @ 3500 RPM (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM)
Lean Angle:
• Right 33°
• Left 31°

Fuel Economy7
(EPA urban/highway test)
35/54 mpg (6.70/4.40 L/100 km)


ELECTRIC
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating)
Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 28-amp/hour, 370 cca
Charging Three-phase, 50-amp system (585W @ 13V, 2000 RPM, 650W max power @ 13V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W (5W/21W)
• Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps - High beam, running lights, directional light bar, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals, security system8 (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings, cruise control, ABS (optional)


COLOR OPTIONS
Solids
• Vivid Black
• Brilliant Silver Pearl
• Cool Blue Pearl
Two-Tone
• Dark Candy Rootbeer/
Light Candy Rootbeer

Custom Colors
• Psychedelic Purple/
Vivid Black
• Apple Green/Vivid Black

WARRANTY
Warranty9 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter


1 Vehicles depicted may differ from vehicles manufactured and delivered.
Specifications and prices listed may differ from specifications and prices
of vehicles manufactured and delivered. All product descriptions (including
depictions, specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and competitive
comparisons) are based on available information at the time of publication.
Although such descriptions are believed correct, errors and changes can occur
and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Harley-Davidson may make
changes at any time to prices and specifications, and may change or discontinue
models, without notice and without incurring any obligation.Attention: Vehicles in
the configurations shown and many of the accessories described in this catalog
may not be available for sale or use in some locations.Please check with your
dealer for complete product details and the latest information. All models feature
6-speed transmission (VRSC™ models and SportsterŽ models are 5-speed) and
carbon fiber belt final drive; multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath;
and 2-year unlimited mileage warranty.
2 Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
3 Primary case oil fill is 45 oz. or as needed to fill to bottom of diaphragm.
4 Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
5 Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
6 Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
7 Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the
corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory
conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel
economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your
mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions,
trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions.
Break-in mileage may vary.
8 North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
9 See motorcycle owner’s manual for complete details.















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LOL... thanks for that "short" post..... now if you would have included the 2003 MOCO info, that would have been a good comparison.

 

oops... I'm sorry, my bad.


2003 Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic

The Road KingŽ Classic draws its styling cues from storied Harley-DavidsonŽ motorcycles of the past. With wire-laced wheels, fat whitewall tires, and gorgeous leather-wrapped hard saddlebags that retain their shape mile after mile, this motorcycle turns heads. The fender tips and seat valance boast a unique, chrome Road KingŽ Classic three-dimensional emblem for added style.
Key FLHRCI Road KingŽ Classic characteristics
-Large, Hiawatha headlight and chrome nacelle
-Detachable windshield
-Large, tank-mounted speedometer
-Leather-wrapped, hard saddlebags
-One-piece tooled leatherseat
-Chrome fender and seat emblems
-Wide whitewalls
-Wire laced wheels, standard
-Electronic Fuel Injection, standard
-Vibration-isolated, Black and Chrome Twin Cam 88Ž Engine
-Triple-disc brakes
-Air-adjustable rear touring suspension
-Electronic cruise control


SPECIFICATIONS:
2003 Specifications FLHRCI Road KingŽ Classic

DIMENSIONS
Length 93.7 in. (2380.0 mm)
Seat Height (measure laden w/ 180 lb. rider) 26.9 in. (683.3 mm)
Seat Height (unladen) 29.5 in. (749.3 mm)
GroundClearance 5.1 in. (130.0 mm)
Rake 26.0 degrees
Trail 6.2 in. (157.5 mm)
Wheelbase 63.5 in. (1612.9 mm)
Tires: Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series (Wide Whitewall)
Front - D402F MT90B16 72H
Rear - D402 MT90B16 74H
Fuel Capacity (includes 1.0 gal. reserve) 5.0 gal. (18.9 L)
Reserve Fuel Capacity (warning light @ approx. 1.0 gal.) 1.0 gal. (3.8 L)
Oil Capacity 4.0 qts. (3.8 L)
Dry Weight 710.0 lbs. (322.3 kg)
Vehicle Weight In Running Order (unladen) 749.1 lbs. (340.1 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1259.0 lbs. (571.6 kg)

ENGINE
Engine 45ş Air-cooled Twin Cam 88Ž (vibration isolation-mounted)
Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic
self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.75 x 4.0 in. (95.25 x 101.6 mm)
Displacement 88 cu. in. (1450 cc)
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Fuel System Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
(single runner, 45 mm throttle bore ESPFI)

DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Double row chain, oil bath,
mechanical tensioner, 36/25 ratio
Final Drive Gates carbon fiber reinforced
polychain belt, 32/70 ratio
Clutch 9-Plate, wet
Transmission Five-speed
Overall Ratio:
1st 10.110
2nd 6.958
3rd 4.953
4th 3.862
5th 3.150

CHASSIS
Frame Mild steel, rectangular section backbone
w/ twin down-tubes
Swing Arm Conventional, rectangular
Front Fork Telescopic
Rear Shocks Air-adjustable
Wheels Laced w/ wide whitewalls (no cast option)
Brakes:
Caliper type Dual-piston front and rear
Rotor type (diameter x width): Patented, Uniform Expansion Rotors
Front (DUAL) 11.5 in x .20 in. (292.1 mm x 5.08 mm)
Rear 11.5 in x .23 in. (292.1 mm x 5.84 mm)
Suspension travel:
Front 4.6 in. (116.8 mm)
Rear 3.0 in. (72.6 mm)

PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque (per SAEJ607)2:
North America 86.0 ft. lbs.@ 3500 rpm (116.6 NM @ 3500 rpm)
International 81.0 ft. lbs.@ 3100 rpm (110.0 NM @ 3100 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168):
Right 31.0 degrees
Left 30.0 degrees

ELECTRIC
Battery Sealed, maintenance-free, 12-volt,
28 amp-hour, 300 cca (per Battery Council International rating)
Charging 44-amp permanent magnet alternator w/ solid-state regulator
(572 watts @ 3000 rpm, 585 watts peak)
Starting 1.2 kw electric w/ Bendix-type engagement
Lights: (As per country regulation)
Headlamp Quartz halogen, 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
Passing lamps 2 @ 35 watts each (except where prohibited by law)
Tail/stop lights 8w/28w (int’l: 5w/21w)
Turn signal lights (self-canceling) 28w (int’l: 21w)
Indicator lamps High beam, neutral, oil and turn signals, low fuel warning,
engine diagnostic light, and security system (optional)3

STYLING/CONVENIENCE
Engine Trim Black powdercoated w/ chrome covers
Exhaust System Chrome crossover duals, slant-cut mufflers (domestic only)
Ignition Tank console-mounted
Seat Custom classic seat w/ slot for available driver backrest
Foot Supports Full-length operator floor boards
w/ heel-toe shifter lever
Windshield Large, clear Lexan; quick-detachable
Instruments Electronic speedometer w/ odometer and resettable tripmeter;
fuel gauge w/ low fuel light
Cruise Control Electronic w/ set, resume, accelerate and decelerate
Handlebar Controls Start; engine cutoff; L/R turn signals; horn; hi/low beam;
cruise on/off and set/resume
Hazard Warning Integrated w/ turn signal controls
Electrical Power Outlet 4-pin accessory connector beneath seat
Saddlebags Custom, leather-wrapped hard bags w/ chrome buckle
leather straps and hidden quick-clips,
volume: 1.0 cu. ft. (30L) per bag
Fork Lock, Gas Cap Lock Barrel key, common w/ ignition

COLORS
Two-Tone Sterling Silver and Vivid Black, Vivid Black, Gunmetal Pearl
Luxury Blue Pearl, Luxury Rich Red Pearl, White Pearl

WARRANTY
Warranty 12 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 Km);
every 5,000 miles (8,000 Km) thereafter.
— Inspections of certain systems and components are required at 2,500 mile (4,000 Km) intervals —

 

The most important thing that makes me want to keep my '03 RK is my payment is $0. I'm pretty sure the payment on a new one would be closer to $400, or upwards of $20,000 out of pocket bone stock.

My bike may not handle as well or accellerate as fast as the new ones, but it does get me out for some good rides, and is a lot of fun. I have it pretty much set up the way i like it, and it does get some looks now and then.

 

Well I sold my 2003 anniversary RKC, which was built and blinged out. I have to say the 2012 RKC is a marvel. Rides better, handles better, accelerates better, stops better, more power, more reliable. I love the 6 speed and all the new technology. Do I miss the 2003...sure but after about 10 minutes on the new bike, she is all but forgotten. Now I will build this one my way...