Touring Motorcycles
2012Harley-Davidson Road King
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The 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King is a classic tourer with a detachable windscreen and hard bags. Its air-cooled 1,690cc V-twin makes 75 hp and 135 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and belt drive. A 692 mm seat and 355.2 kg wet weight make it a stable long-distance cruiser.
- Capacity
- 1690.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 345.0 kg
- Seat height
- 692 mm
- Power
- 75.0 HP (55.2 kW)
What’s new for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King
vs the 2011| Spec | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1584.0 ccm (96.66 cubic inches) | 1690.0 ccm (103.13 cubic inches) |
| Power | 68.0 HP (50.0 kW) | 75.0 HP (55.2 kW) |
| Torque | 126.0 Nm (12.8 kgf-m or 92.9 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM | 135.0 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 ft.lbs) @ 3250 RPM |
| Dry weight | — | 345.0 kg (760.6 pounds) |
| Wet weight | 345.0 kg (760.6 pounds) | 355.2 kg (783.1 pounds) |
| Front suspension | — | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | — | Twin shocks |
| Compression | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's built for effortless long-distance highway cruising with a classic Harley touring character, not for outright speed or sporty cornering.
- Built for
- A laid-back, torque-rich V-twin cruiser that rewards relaxed throttle inputs and steady, sweeping roads over aggressive riding.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the right bike for riders wanting sharp handling, off-road capability, or a lightweight machine for quick city darting.
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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Engine
- Capacity
- 1690.0 ccm
- Power
- 75.0 HP (55.2 kW)
- CO2 Emissions
- 144 CO2 g/km
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 6.11 L/100km (38.5 US mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 2.0 CO g/km
- Torque
- 135.0 Nm (13.8 kgf-m) @ 3250 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2174 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 98.4 x 111.1 mm
- Compression
- 9.6:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- 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
Performance
- Top speed
- 165.0 km/h (102.5 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1612 mm
- Overall length
- 2464 mm
- Seat height
- 692 mm
- Dry weight
- 345.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 355.2 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
- Dual disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 292 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 292 mm
- Front tyre
- 130/80-B17
- Rear tyre
- 180/65-B16
Other
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 1996 | 2004 | 2011 | 2012 | 2016 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1338 cc | 1449 cc | 1584 cc | 1690 cc | 1688 cc | 1746 cc |
| Dry weight | — | 329 kg | — | 345 kg | 353 kg | 360 kg |
| Seat height | 749 mm | 692 mm | 692 mm | 692 mm | 715 mm | 668 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 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.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Harley-Davidson Road King?
The 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King has a Capacity of 1690.0 ccm (103.13 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Harley-Davidson Road King have?
The 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King has a Power of 75.0 HP (55.2 kW).
How many gears does the Harley-Davidson Road King have?
The 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Harley-Davidson Road King?
The 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King has a Torque of 135.0 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 ft.lbs) @ 3250 RPM.
How much does the Harley-Davidson Road King weigh?
The 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King has a Dry weight of 345.0 kg (760.6 pounds).
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