Why go to a dealer? Look on Craigslist and find someone that bought the bike and barely rides it. Some people out there bought an HD to buy an HD and they barely rode it but took good care of it or bought extended warranties because they wouldnt wrench on their own.

I bet you'll be able to get more bike for less money. I just got a screaming deal on my FLHX from a private seller.

Oh, and to answer your question, Id go with the RK or any touring bike for that matter.

 

BINGO! You can't go wrong with this suggestion.

My wife found my first bike and I love the fact that she went through all the effort but... let the dude pick out his own bike. He's going to have to be comfortable with it. A keychain with a note will do just fine.

 

...want to REALLY surprise him?...get him a Victory Vision!..and when he says "WTF?"..tell him..."honey...I thought that WAS a Harley".....I agree with those who have said it's too risky to pick out a different bike than he has already said he wanted...he might not be into Road Kings....I like the idea of the simulated key and let him pick out what he wants...