Road King.. a misnamed tourer
This Black RK is an 07 that just turned over 40,000 miles..I would jump on it and take it anywhere,anytime..
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From: West of Texas
I like a big bike and a smooth ride but don't care much for fairings and radios. The windshield goes on and off in seconds and I have a tour pack if I feel the need.
To me The Road King is the epitome of motorcycles.
To me The Road King is the epitome of motorcycles.
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From: along the Front Range in Colorado
...... is 'the King' a real 'touring bike' ? ........ absolutely.
.... is it the ultimate tourer, is it even the ultimate touring Harley ? ........ probably not..... that answer depends on how you tour.
....... i'd agree that a Road King is likely the most versatile tourer.
.... I've seen'm decked out in all sorts of configurations, each of which i'd not hesitate to take on a real long ride.
...... for myself, the premium tour rig is the Road Glide, but, that said ..... long live The King !
.... is it the ultimate tourer, is it even the ultimate touring Harley ? ........ probably not..... that answer depends on how you tour.
....... i'd agree that a Road King is likely the most versatile tourer.
.... I've seen'm decked out in all sorts of configurations, each of which i'd not hesitate to take on a real long ride.
...... for myself, the premium tour rig is the Road Glide, but, that said ..... long live The King !
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Charlotte, N.C.
To me the best fighters are the most versatile ones. You have the heavy hitters, the fast punchers, and the ones with the hardest chins. I use this parable to say that Road King is all of that in one, like the Muhammad Ali of touring bikes. This is where cruiser meets touring. I wanted a touring bike but not one suited for the older crowd I will save the Limited model for when I am in my 40's. Or matter of fact by then I would have built one out of my Road King. Perfect name for a perfect model.
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Perrysburg, Ohio
I have only been riding for 3 years and don't have a lot of experience with touring bikes. I have owned a 2007 RKC since last September. Four weeks ago I rode 1,100 miles during a three day trip and the past weekend I rode 685 miles on a two day trip. It works as a great touring bike for me.
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: West of Texas
To me the best fighters are the most versatile ones. You have the heavy hitters, the fast punchers, and the ones with the hardest chins. I use this parable to say that Road King is all of that in one, like the Muhammad Ali of touring bikes. This is where cruiser meets touring. I wanted a touring bike but not one suited for the older crowd I will save the Limited model for when I am in my 40's. Or matter of fact by then I would have built one out of my Road King. Perfect name for a perfect model.
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