The 2024 Harley-Davidson Road King Special Touring Bike is a majestic bagger that commands attention with its impressive power and distinct presence, making you feel like royalty on the road. This custom bagger is equipped with top-tier power and a bold look. It’s perfect for riders seeking a factory-custom hot rod with the iconic Harley-Davidson style. The Milwaukee-Eight® 114 V-Twin engine, paired with Prodigy wheels, ensures exceptional performance. The bright white Daymaker® LED headlamp delivers a punch of illumination, while the new Low Profile Engine Guard enhances the bike’s sleek, low lines.
Harley-Davidson first introduced the Road King in 1994 as the FLHR Electra Glide Road King, a stripped-back tourer inspired by the 1950s. This initial model replaced the Electra Glide Sport, eliminating features such as the fairing, stereo, tour trunk, backrest, and cruise control to achieve a 73-pound weight reduction compared to the Ultra Classic. Over the years, the Road King has evolved, keeping up with modern technology and tastes. The 2024 Road King Special now offers more advanced features while retaining its utilitarian, stripped-back essence.
2024 Harley-Davidson Road King Special Touring Bike – Features and Specs
Engine Features
The 2024 Harley-Davidson Road King Special Touring Bike uses a Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine, producing a claimed 95 horsepower at 5,020 rpm and 122 lb.-ft. Of torque at 2,750 rpm. It comes standard with ABS and linked braking, and riders can opt for advanced features such as lean-angle-sensitive ABS, traction control, drag-torque slip control, vehicle hold control, and tire pressure monitoring. Its hard saddlebags offer a 2.5 cubic feet capacity (about 71 liters) and feature a one-touch opening for added convenience.
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In a sea of faired touring bikes in Harley-Davidson’s Grand American Touring lineup, the Road King Special stands out. It has been called the “naked bike” of baggers, and for good reason. The 2024 version builds on that legacy, making it even more modern and impressive.
Also Read: 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Touring Bike Review
2024 Harley-Davidson Road King Special Touring Bike – Pricing and Variants
The starting price for the 2024 Harley-Davidson Road King Special Touring Bike is $24,999, available in the Billiard Gray color scheme. Additional colors are also available for an extra charge, ranging from $500 to $700.
2024 Harley-Davidson Road King Special Touring Bike – Technical Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 95.3 in. |
| Seat Height, Laden | 26.4 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 4.9 in. |
| Rake | 26 |
| Trail | 6.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 64 in. |
| Tire, Type | All-new Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall front & rear |
| Tires, Front Specification | 130/60B19 61H |
| Tires, Rear Specification | 180/55B18 80H |
| 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 | Milwaukee-Eight 114 |
| Bore | 4.016 in. |
| Stroke | 4.5 in. |
| Displacement | 114 cu in |
| 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 | J1349 |
| Engine Torque | 122 ft-lb |
| 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 | 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 | Gloss Black Prodigy |
| Wheels, Rear Type | Gloss Black Prodigy |
| Brakes, Caliper Type | 32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear |
| Brakes, Rotor Type | Dual floating rotors (front), fixed rotor (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, and rear turn signals |
| Gauges | Gauges are styled to complement each vehicle. Display features odometer, trip A, trip B, range to empty & gear indicator, and larger tell-tale indicators. |
Rider safety enhancements
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Included |
| Electronic Linked Braking (ELB) | Included |
| Vehicle Hold Control (VHC) | 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 |
