
Contents: Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
Contents: Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2023 Harley-Davidson Road King Special: ICONIC HOT ROD STYLING.
Introducing the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road King Special…
A custom bagger with top-of-the-line power and a commanding presence. Riders seeking a factory custom hot rod with iconic H-D style. Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin engine and Prodigy wheels. Bright white Daymaker LED headlamp pushes out an impressive punch, and a new Low Profile Engine Guard designed to emphasize the bike’s slammed, low lines.
Rule the road. Pack more and go farther. Iconic hot rod styling.
A custom bagger with top-of-the-line power and a commanding presence.
2023 Harley-Davidson Road King Special Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- Upright riding position
- Floorboards
- Passenger seat
- Saddlebags
- Rider safety enhancements available
- Riders seeking a factory custom hot rod with iconic H-D style
- Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin engine and Prodigy wheels
- Bright white Daymaker LED headlamp
2023 Harley-Davidson Road King Special Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
The category we’ve created from the ground up. Go the distance, in style. We’ve been building the motorcycles to help you discover it in the most epic way possible since we invented the fully dressed touring machine in the 1960’s. Entire continents; and all the mountain ranges, canyons, glaciers, small towns, deserts, cities, roadside attractions, adventures, and stories they contain; are yours for the taking in the saddle of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
The pursuit of adventure begins with a ride on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Make any weekend epic. Turn your commute into a daily thrill-seeker. A Harley-Davidson blows things wide open. Pure freedom. As big and real as it gets.
MINI-APE HANDLEBARS
9-inch tall, 1.25-inch wide mini-ape handlebars so you can sit taller and feel more assertive.
SLEEK HEADLAMP NACELLE
A stylish streamlined nacelle houses a powerful LED headlight.
CUSTOM TOURING SILHOUETTE
Prodigy wheels and lowered suspension provide custom looks without sacrificing touring capability.
Customization Packages
LONG-HAUL PACKAGE – CHROME
Add a seat and grips ready for any climate and the ability to quickly attach luggage and more with the chrome Long-Haul Package.
LONG-HAUL PACKAGE – BLACK
Add a seat and grips ready for any climate and the ability to quickly attach luggage and more with the black Long-Haul Package.
EMPIRE PACKAGE – BLACK
With the Black Empire Custom Package from H-D Genuine Parts & Accessories, get he perfect balance of bagger performance and style for the rider who wants a little extra of both.
EMPIRE PACKAGE – MACHINE CUT
With the Machine Cut Empire Custom Package from H-D Genuine Parts & Accessories, get he perfect balance of bagger performance and style for the rider who wants a little extra of both.
2023 Harley-Davidson Road King Special – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $23,999 to $24,649 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $28,599 to $29,449 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £24,595 to £25,035 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH
95.3 in.
SEAT HEIGHT, LADEN 7
26.4 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE
4.9 in.
RAKE
26
TRAIL
6.9 in.
WHEELBASE
64 in.
TIRES, FRONT SPECIFICATION
130/60B19 61H
TIRES, REAR SPECIFICATION
180/55B18 80H
TIRE, TYPE
Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall front and rear
FUEL CAPACITY
6 gal.
OIL CAPACITY (W/FILTER)
5.2 qt.
WEIGHT, AS SHIPPED
774 lb.
WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER
807 lb.
LUGGAGE CAPACITY -VOLUME
2.5 cu ft
ENGINE
ENGINE 1
Milwaukee-Eight 114
BORE
4.016 in.
STROKE
4.5 in.
DISPLACEMENT
114 cu in
COMPRESSION RATIO
10.5:1
FUEL SYSTEM 3
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
EXHAUST
Black, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers
PERFORMANCE
ENGINE TORQUE TESTING METHOD
J1349
ENGINE TORQUE 2
118 ft-lb
ENGINE TORQUE (RPM)
3250
LEAN ANGLE, RIGHT (DEG.)
32
LEAN ANGLE, LEFT (DEG.)
31
FUEL ECONOMY TESTING METHOD
Estimated City/Hwy
FUEL ECONOMY 5
43 mpg
DRIVE TRAIN
PRIMARY DRIVE
Chain, 34/46 ratio
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 1ST
9.593
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 2ND
6.65
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 3RD
4.938
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 4TH
4
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 5TH
3.407
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 6TH
2.875
CHASSIS
FRONT FORK
49 mm Dual Bending Valve
REAR SHOCKS
Premium low height hand-adjustable rear suspension
WHEELS, FRONT TYPE 9
Gloss Black Prodigy
WHEELS, REAR TYPE 9
Gloss Black Prodigy
BRAKES, TYPE
Dual floating rotors (front), fixed rotor (rear)
BRAKES, CALIPER TYPE
32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear
ELECTRIC
LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), HEADLAMP, TAIL/STOP/FRONT SIGNAL LIGHTS 8
LED 34-watt, 915 lumen low beam, 37-watt, 915 lumen high beam, 8W/28W tail/stop, front signal lights, rear turn signals
GAUGES
Gauges styled to complement each vehicle. Display features odometer, trip A, trip B, range to empty and gear indicator; and larger tell-tale indicators
INFOTAINMENT
VOICE RECOGNITION LANGUAGES: PHONE FUNCTIONS ONLY
Phone dependent
VOICE RECOGNITION LANGUAGES: TUNER/MEDIA/NAVIGATION
Phone dependent
TEXT-TO-SPEECH (TTS) LANGUAGES
Phone dependent
RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
Included
ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (ELB)
Included
HILL HOLD CONTROL (HHC)
Optional
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Optional
CORNERING ENHANCED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (C-ABS)
Optional
CORNERING ENHANCED ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (C-ELB)
Optional
CORNERING ENHANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (C-TCS)
Optional
CORNERING DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (C-DSCS)
Optional
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Recommended 91 octane (95 RON) or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
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Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
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Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.
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See motorcycle owner’s manual for complete details.
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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.
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Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for base models. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude tax, title, licensing, registration fees, destination charges, surcharges (attributable to raw materials costs in the product supply chain), added accessories, and additional dealer charges, if any, and are subject to change. Harley-Davidson reimburses dealers for performing manufacturer-specified pre-delivery inspection and setup tasks. Dealer prices may vary.
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Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
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North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
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Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
2023 Harley-Davidson Road King Special – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH
2,420 mm
SEAT HEIGHT, UNLADEN
695 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE
125 mm
RAKE
26
TRAIL
175 mm
WHEELBASE
1,625 mm
TIRES, FRONT SPECIFICATION
130/60B19 61H
TIRES, REAR SPECIFICATION
180/55B18 80H
TIRE, TYPE
Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall front and rear
FUEL CAPACITY
22.7 l
OIL CAPACITY (W/FILTER)
4.9 l
WEIGHT, AS SHIPPED
351 kg
WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER
366 kg
LUGGAGE CAPACITY -VOLUME
0.07 m3
ENGINE
ENGINE 2
Milwaukee-Eight 114
BORE
102 mm
STROKE
114.3 mm
DISPLACEMENT
1,868 cc
COMPRESSION RATIO
10.5:1
FUEL SYSTEM 3
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
EXHAUST
Black, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers
PERFORMANCE
ENGINE TORQUE TESTING METHOD
J1349
ENGINE TORQUE 3
165 Nm
ENGINE TORQUE (RPM)
2750
HORSEPOWER
95 HP / 71 kW @ 5020 rpm
LEAN ANGLE, RIGHT (DEG.)
32
LEAN ANGLE, LEFT (DEG.)
31
FUEL ECONOMY TESTING METHOD
Estimated City/Hwy
FUEL ECONOMY 7
5.5 l/100 km
DRIVE TRAIN
PRIMARY DRIVE
Chain, 34/46 ratio
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 1ST
9.593
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 2ND
6.65
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 3RD
4.938
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 4TH
4
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 5TH
3.407
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 6TH
2.875
CHASSIS
FRONT FORK
49 mm Dual Bending Valve
REAR SHOCKS
Premium low height hand-adjustable rear suspension
WHEELS, FRONT TYPE 4
Gloss Black Prodigy
WHEELS, REAR TYPE 4
Gloss Black Prodigy
BRAKES, TYPE
Dual floating rotors (front), fixed rotor (rear)
BRAKES, CALIPER TYPE
32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear
ELECTRIC
LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), HEADLAMP, TAIL/STOP, FRONT SIGNAL LIGHTS
LED 34-watt, 915 lumen low beam, 37-watt, 915 lumen high beam, 8W/28W tail/stop, front signal lights, rear turn signals
GAUGES
Gauges styled to complement each vehicle. Display features odometer, trip A, trip B, range to empty and gear indicator; and larger tell-tale indicators
RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
Included
ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (ELB)
Included
HILL HOLD CONTROL (HHC)
Included
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Included
CORNERING ENHANCED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (C-ABS)
Included
CORNERING ENHANCED ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (C-ELB)
Included
CORNERING ENHANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (C-TCS)
Included
CORNERING DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (C-DSCS)
Included
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Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for base models. Options such as colour are available at additional cost. Prices exclude tax, title, licensing, registration fees, destination charges, added accessories, and additional dealer charges, if any, and are subject to change.
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Recommended 91 octane (95 RON) or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
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Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
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Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
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Riding range estimates provided following the SAE J2982 and are based on expected performance of a fully-charged battery when operated under specified conditions. Actual range will vary depending on riding habits, ambient weather and equipment conditions.
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As measured using the MIC City and MIC Combined (115 km/h) tests.
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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.
2023 Harley-Davidson Road King Special – Totalmotorcycle.com Europe Specifications/Technical Details
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH
2,420 mm
SEAT HEIGHT, UNLADEN
695 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE
125 mm
RAKE
26
TRAIL
175 mm
WHEELBASE
1,625 mm
TYRES, FRONT SPECIFICATION
130/60B19 61H
TYRES, REAR SPECIFICATION
180/55B18 80H
TYRE, TYPE
Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall front and rear
FUEL CAPACITY
22.7 l
OIL CAPACITY (W/FILTER)
4.9 l
WEIGHT, AS SHIPPED
351 kg
WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER
366 kg
LUGGAGE CAPACITY -VOLUME
0.07 m3
ENGINE
ENGINE 2
Milwaukee-Eight 114
BORE
102 mm
STROKE
114.3 mm
DISPLACEMENT
1,868 cc
COMPRESSION RATIO
10.5:1
FUEL SYSTEM
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
EXHAUST
Black, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers
PERFORMANCE
ENGINE TORQUE TESTING METHOD
EC 134/2014
ENGINE TORQUE 3
158 Nm
ENGINE TORQUE (RPM)
3250
HORSEPOWER
93 HP / 69 kW @ 5250 rpm
LEAN ANGLE, RIGHT (DEG.)
32
LEAN ANGLE, LEFT (DEG.)
31
FUEL ECONOMY TESTING METHOD
EU 134/2014
FUEL ECONOMY
6.1 l/100 km
CO2 EMISSIONS TESTING METHOD
EU 134/2014
CO2 EMISSIONS
142 g/km CO2
DRIVE TRAIN
PRIMARY DRIVE
Chain, 34/46 ratio
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 1ST
9.593
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 2ND
6.65
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 3RD
4.938
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 4TH
4
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 5TH
3.407
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 6TH
2.875
CHASSIS
FRONT FORK
49 mm Dual Bending Valve
REAR SHOCKS
Premium low height hand-adjustable rear suspension
WHEELS, FRONT TYPE 4
Gloss Black Prodigy
WHEELS, REAR TYPE 4
Gloss Black Prodigy
BRAKES, TYPE
Dual floating rotors (front), fixed rotor (rear)
BRAKES, CALIPER TYPE
32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear
ELECTRIC
LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), INDICATOR LAMPS
LED 34-watt, 915 lumen low beam, 37-watt, 915 lumen high beam, 8W/28W tail/stop, front signal lights, rear turn signals
GAUGES
Gauges styled to complement each vehicle. Display features odometer, trip A, trip B, range to empty and gear indicator; and larger tell-tale indicators
INFOTAINMENT
VOICE RECOGNITION LANGUAGES: PHONE FUNCTIONS ONLY
Phone dependent
VOICE RECOGNITION LANGUAGES: TUNER/MEDIA/NAVIGATION
Phone dependent
TEXT-TO-SPEECH (TTS) LANGUAGES
Phone dependent
RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
Included
ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (ELB)
Included
HILL HOLD CONTROL (HHC)
Included
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Included
CORNERING ENHANCED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (C-ABS)
Included
CORNERING ENHANCED ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (C-ELB)
Included
CORNERING ENHANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (C-TCS)
Included
CORNERING DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (C-DSCS)
Included
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All prices shown are suggested retail prices only.
Vehicle prices listed do not include an additional MSRP surcharge of £235 + vat (due to extraordinary raw materials and transportation costs) which is added to all MY23 Motorcycles and Trikes.
Please speak with the dealership team for further details and to obtain a final on the road price.
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Recommended 91 octane (95 RON) or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
-
Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
-
Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
-
Riding range estimates provided following the SAE J2982 and are based on expected performance of a fully-charged battery when operated under specified conditions. Actual range will vary depending on riding habits, ambient weather and equipment conditions.
Manufacturer Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice on Total Motorcycle (TMW).