At the end of the day, the 2014 Road King is a very capable and fun bike, well-suited for long rides down either the freeway or backroad, with huge range and exceptional comfort.

Length 96.5 in. Seat Height, Laden 26.7 in. Seat Height, Unladen 28.2 in. Ground Clearance 5.3 in.

Harley-Davidson touring class But when it was first introduced in 1994, the Road King has been serving as the foundation for the Harley-Davidson touring class for one reason - it has everything a rider could need, and nothing that they don't. Everything you'll find on a Road King can be found on every other model in Harley-Davidson's touring class.

The Harley-Davidson Road King, code FLHR, is a popular model with a proud history. Introduced in 1994, it has roots going all the way back to the first FL model in 1941. It owes its popularity to its simplicity, its enormous engine, and its power.

Twin Cam 103™ Harley® The Harley® Road King® features a powerful new air-cooled high output Twin Cam 103™ Harley® engine with 6 speed cruise drive transmission, providing more performance power for passing, hill-climbing, and riding with passenger and luggage.

For the record, all of Harley's 2014 touring models, with exception of the Road King, get a new hydraulic clutch. Because the clutch springs have been strengthened for 2014, Harley opted for a hydraulic system to keep lever effort the same as before.

It tops out at about 115 mph. The engine is capable of going faster than that but the transmission is what limits it's top end.

For reference, the stock Road King maxes out at 108 mph and belts out 93 horsepower.

The Road King is the ultimate embodiment of a well-rounded motorcycle that can handle almost any kind of riding style, and is the bike of choice for riders looking to do some light to heavy touring. When Harley-Davidson first introduced this motorcycle in 1994, it has consistently been at the top of riders' wish lists.

Though the Harley Street Glide is a popular bagger-style touring bike, the Harley Road King provides a better riding experience. Despite being a heavyweight motorcycle, it handles and performs well on smooth linear roads.

3 The Road King Is A Very Comfortable Touring Bike Like the saying goes, "bigger is better," and in the case of riding a motorcycle for hours on end, this couldn't be any more true. Not to mention the floorboards allow riders to rest their entire foot instead of only part of it like many bikes with foot pegs do.

Powered by the Milwaukee-Eight® 114 engine, this bike delivers 100 HP and 119 lbs-ft of torque, giving you the power you need to conquer the open road.

The 1996 Harley Davidson FLHR/FLHRI Road King sports an air-cooled, 1450cc, Twin Cam 88 V-Twin powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission that produces 67 horsepower and 107 Nm of torque.

Speaking of engagement, hydraulic clutches are generally easier to modulate and have a lighter, more consistent lever pull since there's a master cylinder and a slave cylinder amplifying your grip strength.

I got a RK after 6 months on a sportster and don't think I would have felt comfortable starting on the RK. The Road King is awesome but not a good first bike. That's something you get when you figure out how exactly you'll be riding and with some experience under your belt.

3 The Road King Is A Very Comfortable Touring Bike So with the possibility of many long, cross-country road trips in its future, keeping its rider happy and relaxed for long stretches of time on the highway is a must.