Touring Motorcycles

2010Harley-Davidson Road King Classic

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The 2010 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic is a classic touring bike with a detachable windscreen and leather-covered bags. Its air-cooled 1584cc Twin Cam 96 makes 68 hp and 126 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and belt drive, for a top speed of about 155 km/h. A 684 mm seat and 22.7-litre tank suit long trips.

Capacity: 1584.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 345.0 kg
Seat height: 684 mm
Power: 68.0 HP (50.0 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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Units

At 684mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2010 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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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1584.0 ccm
Power: 68.0 HP (50.0 kW)
Torque: 126.0 Nm (12.8 kgf-m) @ 3500 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1971 HP/kg (wet)
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: Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath

Performance

Top speed: 155.0 km/h (96.3 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1612 mm
Seat height: 684 mm
Wet weight: 345.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.70 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Front wheel travel: 117 mm
Rear wheel travel: 76 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Dual disc
Front brakes diameter: 292 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 292 mm

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

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	2010	2011	2014	2018
Capacity	1450 cc	1584 cc	1584 cc	1584 cc	1688 cc	1746 cc
Dry weight	323 kg	—	—	—	355 kg	362 kg
Seat height	684 mm	684 mm	684 mm	684 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