Motorcycle specifications Harley-Davidson1745 Road King FLHR 2021 The power of cooking

The Road King has opened up a new road with the Milwaukee Eight. Available in Standard or Classic versions, in hard or soft cases, this Tourer combines travel with a certain simplicity and an engine full of promise. It's an ode to the open road for lovers of this machine, which exudes the spirit of deepest America. It leaves it to the other models in the Touring range (Street Glide, Ultra Limited, Road Glide, etc.) to use and abuse appendages to perfect the journey. More humble and traditional to the point of simplicity, this machine lends itself perfectly to cruising, with its mane protected or its hair blowing in the wind, the choice being made in an instant thanks to the easily removable windshield.

There's no Boom Box multimedia sound system, no GPS, no MP3, no Bluetooth, nothing to sweeten the ride. Everything is shared with the motorcycle, just like in the old days.
Tradition doesn't have to mean immobility. Even if the Road King hasn't changed fundamentally since it first appeared in 1995, MoCo has steadily added the improvements that time and technology have sprinkled on Harley's production. Today, this cruiser carries the Milwaukee Eight twin-cylinder in its 107 ci version. A ninth-generation block, far more striking than the Twin Cam it replaces. More displacement (1745 cm3 in total) but above all more technology. Two spark plugs and 4 valves per cylinder, greatly reduced vibrations at idle, much better breathing, more muscular acceleration and much more torque. The Road King now boasts more than 15 mkg of muscle. It's almost as strong as a CVO, and the rider will appreciate it time and again as he rides along to the asynchronous rhythm of American bowls. To find out more about the Milwaukee Eight engine, click here ->. It seems to express no jealousy or resentment towards its more muscular cousins. The Road King is the only model in the Touring range not to receive the 114 version of the M8.

It's also the lightest. But that doesn't mean it doesn't come with a lot of equipment, which you'll appreciate as you cruise down the highways. Its triple-lens design features Daymaker LED headlights, spitting out 986 lumens (equivalent to a 75-watt incandescent bulb). The rear shock absorber, with its short 76 mm fork, transfers forces directly to the back, but the suspension is air-assisted. The Brembo brakes are coupled by the REFLEX system and can be relied on to reinforce the ABS. The H-D Smart immobilizer, cruise control, 49 mm forks and inimitable styling are all part of the package.

The M8 engine and new suspension make it an even better performer over the miles. The shock absorbers are emulsion units, simpler to adjust preload and more stable over time. They are by Showa, as is the 49 mm fork featuring SDBV technology. It should offer greater efficiency and linear damping. Cruising can also be appreciated in the small details, such as the long running boards, the wide handlebars, the beautiful instrumentation anchored to the tank, a selection of chrome, quality paintwork, sensations that only an American with a wing badge can provide.

Like all good Harleys, it comes with a substantial weight (375 kilos - twice that of a KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R), a generous 1625 mm wheelbase, and a muscular entry ticket. Criteria quickly forgotten by brand enthusiasts.

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