Touring Motorcycles

2015Harley-Davidson Road King Classic

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The 2015 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic is a touring bike with a detachable windshield, leather-covered saddlebags and classic styling. Its air-cooled 1,688cc Twin Cam 103 V-twin makes 86 hp and 135.6 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and belt drive. A 678 mm seat, 367.9 kg wet weight and 22.7-litre tank suit long, easy miles.

Capacity: 1688.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 355.2 kg
Seat height: 678 mm
Power: 86.0 HP (63.3 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering35%

City riding40%

Daily riding55%

Touring95%

Two-up85%

Track10%

Best for: Built for long-distance highway cruising and classic American touring rather than speed or sport riding.
Built for: A traditional, torque-rich cruiser with timeless styling, a relaxed riding position, and effortless open-road presence.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders wanting sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or lightweight urban maneuverability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 678mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2015 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Range and running costs

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1688.0 ccm
Power: 86.0 HP (63.3 kW)
CO2 Emissions: 130 CO2 g/km
Torque: 135.6 Nm (13.8 kgf-m) @ 3250 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.2421 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 98.4 x 111.3 mm
Compression: 9.6:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 2
Lubrication system: Dry sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1613 mm
Overall length: 2393 mm
Seat height: 678 mm
Dry weight: 355.2 kg
Wet weight: 367.9 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.70 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Oil capacity: 3.80 litres

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Twin shocks
Front wheel travel: 117 mm
Rear wheel travel: 76 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.0°
Trail: 170 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. 4-piston
Front brakes diameter: 292 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. 2-piston
Rear brakes diameter: 292 mm
Front tyre: 130/90-B16
Rear tyre: 180/65-B16

Other

Color options: White Hot Pearl, Vivid Black, Big Blue Pearl/Vivid Black, Ember Red Sunglo/Merlot.
Comments: Windshield.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	1999	2007	2011	2014	2015	2018
Capacity	1450 cc	1584 cc	1584 cc	1688 cc	1688 cc	1746 cc
Dry weight	323 kg	—	—	355 kg	355 kg	362 kg
Seat height	684 mm	684 mm	684 mm	678 mm	678 mm	715 mm
Fuel capacity	18.9 L	18.9 L	22.7 L	22.7 L	22.7 L	22.7 L