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2011Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King

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The 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King is a classic American touring cruiser built for long-distance riders seeking comfort and timeless style. Its 1584cc Twin Cam 96 engine delivers smooth, reliable power with strong low-end torque ideal for highway cruising. Known for its iconic design, spacious seating, and legendary touring capability, the Road King remains a benchmark for premium cruiser touring machines.

Capacity: 1584.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 348.8 kg
Seat height: 693 mm
Power: 75.0 HP (55.2 kW)

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What’s new for the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King

vs the 2010

Spec	2010	2011
Torque	127.0 Nm (13.0 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM	126.0 Nm (12.8 kgf-m or 92.9 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM

Other years 2000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail3%

Cornering40%

City riding35%

Daily riding60%

Touring92%

Two-up90%

Track5%

Best for: Classic American highway touring and relaxed cruising, with removable windshield and hard bags for long-haul two-up travel.
Built for: Big-torque Twin Cam 103 V-twin that lopes down the highway with effortless roll-on, chrome charm and stately, unhurried presence.
Not ideal for: Not for off-road, track days, tight-city darting or riders seeking nimble sporty handling and quick lean-angle cornering.

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

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 693mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King, 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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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1584.0 ccm
Power: 75.0 HP (55.2 kW)
Torque: 126.0 Nm (12.8 kgf-m) @ 3500 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2150 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 95.3 x 111.1 mm
Compression: 9.2:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 2

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: Wet, multiplate

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1612 mm
Overall length: 2413 mm
Seat height: 693 mm
Dry weight: 348.8 kg
Wet weight: 351.5 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.70 litres
Ground clearance: 145 mm
Oil capacity: 3.80 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Mild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame.
Front suspension: 41.3mm telescopic
Rear suspension: Air-adjustable
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 fixed caliper
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. 4-piston fixed caliper
Rear brakes diameter: 300 mm
Front tyre: 130/80-B17
Rear tyre: 180/65-B16

Other

Color options: Vivid Black, Sedona Orange, Merlot Sunglo/Vivid Black, Cool Blue Pearl/Vivid Black, Arctic White, Concord Purple, Vivid Black, Fire Engine Red, Vivid Black, Dark Peace Officer Blue
Warranty: 24

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	2000	2007	2009	2010	2011	2012
Capacity	1499 cc	1584 cc	1584 cc	1584 cc	1584 cc	1688 cc
Dry weight	345 kg	334 kg	349 kg	349 kg	349 kg	352 kg
Seat height	692 mm	759 mm	673 mm	693 mm	693 mm	673 mm
Fuel capacity	18.9 L	18.9 L	22.7 L	22.7 L	22.7 L	22.7 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 2 recalls may apply

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUIDJan 2018 · 18V076000

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the Owners Manual.

Risk: These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHOct 2011 · 11V506000

HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 TOURING, CVO TOURING AND TRIKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Risk: THE EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE SWITCH TO NOT ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP OR ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP WHEN NO BRAKE IS APPLIED AND/OR CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, AFFECTING REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. EITHER CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL A INSTALL A REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

These recalls cover some 2011 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Harley-Davidson recalls →