Topic: 2017.5 New Model Road King Special (Read 6846 times)

YELLOWBIRD · « **on:** February 09, 2017, 12:00:40 AM »

MoCo just released the Road King Special.

M8 107" motor, Blacked out, stretched Saddlebags, Vivid Black or 3 other color choices, 19" front
tire. $21,000.00

It's on the HD website now.

YB

(I can't load the pics, maybe one will)

Bav · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2017, 02:10:20 AM »

Well spotted. I like it but not enough to change my SERK.

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wrayzor · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2017, 04:11:39 AM »

You would think HD would put the CVO rear fender on the bike to make the stretched bags blend better,

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2017, 07:31:00 AM »

Nice, I like it. CVO rear fender would have been nice also. I'm guessing it would have put it over the price point they were shooting for.

KGB · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2017, 07:38:31 AM »

Quote from: YELLOWBIRD on February 09, 2017, 12:00:40 AM

MoCo just released the Road King Special.

M8 107" motor, Blacked out, stretched Saddlebags, Vivid Black or 3 other color choices, 19" front
tire. $21,000.00

It's on the HD website now.

YB

(I can't load the pics, maybe one will)

KGB · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2017, 07:40:37 AM »

Another

iski · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2017, 08:15:12 AM »

Taking aim towards Indian.

ultrarider123 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2017, 08:43:49 AM »

Hopefully this isn't one of the "50 new models in the next 5 years" 'cause there ain't nuttin new on this one except the M8.

Not a bad looker and yep, the Indian Chief Dark Horse was the first thing I thought of, too.

Phreakyz · « **Reply #8 on:** February 09, 2017, 11:14:06 AM »

Personally I hop they don't make the Stretch Bags a common thing! They are kinda iconic for CVOs... I think it dilutes the CVO.

harleychef2011 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2017, 02:45:09 PM »

Its very sexy! Looks like a happy medium (in style AND price) between a CVO and stock! I think they did a good job! Hopefully this is a preview for an 18' CVO again?!?!?

KGB · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2017, 03:02:25 PM »

This guy knows all about it
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mark · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2017, 06:47:27 PM »

I guess it doesn't come with a windshield? I agree, looks like they are targeting the Indian Darkhorse. BTW, Indian is releasing a new bike (or bikes) on 2-25-17.

ds33gt · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2017, 08:39:14 PM »

My god that Indian is an ugly bike...

Eazily9 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2017, 11:33:08 PM »

Quote from: ds33gt on February 09, 2017, 08:39:14 PM

My god that Indian is an ugly bike...

I'm with ya on that man!! Never been a fan of em.

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SHRADER · « **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2017, 06:13:14 AM »

It's not a CVO but looks cool. 4 colors, blacked out, small apes, stretched bags

http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Motorcycles/road-king-special.html

Crap, missed that there is already another thread in another subforum.

Phreakyz · « **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2017, 06:26:56 AM »

Quote from: ds33gt on February 09, 2017, 08:39:14 PM

My god that Indian is an ugly bike...

I agree! Can't see how that thing is any competition???

Phreakyz · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2017, 07:35:19 AM »

An Article on HD Forums today...

http://www.hdforums.com/articles/harley-davidson-road-king-special/

Mr D · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2017, 01:16:52 PM »

Quote from: Phreakyz on February 10, 2017, 07:35:19 AM

An Article on HD Forums today...

http://www.hdforums.com/articles/harley-davidson-road-king-special/

MoCo will knock the cover off with this added model in line up

mark · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2017, 06:28:43 PM »

Quote from: Phreakyz on February 10, 2017, 06:26:56 AM

I agree! Can't see how that thing is any competition???

Beauty - eye of the beholder. I'll take the Darkhorse. Blacked out, it has that evil look. I can't get excited about another RK with parts and pieces from the accessory catalog.

skippy · « **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2017, 06:24:49 AM »

Just another paint job and not a good one....

mastergunnera8 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 11, 2017, 07:50:49 AM »

Quote from: Phreakyz on February 09, 2017, 11:14:06 AM

Personally I hop they don't make the Stretch Bags a common thing! They are kinda iconic for CVOs... I think it dilutes the CVO.

Well they should have them on the CVO Ultras...always wondered why not?...

I really like the charcoal one..the OD attempt I think would look great in matte!!!

1BdBagr · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2017, 10:18:16 PM »

I think this ones a home run... but i'm a flake lol.

J.D. · « **Reply #22 on:** February 11, 2017, 10:27:11 PM »

Not that much different in concept than the Road King custom FLHRS

Mr D · « **Reply #23 on:** February 11, 2017, 11:22:48 PM »

Quote from: 1BdBagr on February 11, 2017, 10:18:16 PM

I think this ones a home run... but i'm a flake lol.

X2

SERK3 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 13, 2017, 09:42:22 AM »

I like the handle bars and that's about all, wonder if they come in chrome and will fit my 07 SERK??

262 CVO 16 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 13, 2017, 04:02:58 PM »

I had a Road King Custom... for 1 year, I think it was '08 or '09 (?). Something was always on the back of my mind on that bike.... I loved the look, but felt like it wanted to kill me. I wasn't "comfortable" - so she had to go.

Cat Eye · « **Reply #26 on:** February 14, 2017, 04:55:18 PM »

I was hoping for the RK Classic.....always liked the leather saddle bags

Phreakyz · « **Reply #27 on:** February 14, 2017, 06:20:28 PM »

Quote from: 262 CVO 16 on February 13, 2017, 04:02:58 PM

I had a Road King Custom... for 1 year, I think it was '08 or '09 (?). Something was always on the back of my mind on that bike.... I loved the look, but felt like it wanted to kill me. I wasn't "comfortable" - so she had to go.

The first year for the Road King Custom was 2004. I bought this one brand new. Waited for 6 weeks for it to come in.

guppytrash · « **Reply #28 on:** February 15, 2017, 08:58:43 AM »

Nice lookers. I prefer the Indian.

Realistically would not buy either one.

No windshield, no fairing, no stereo. Comfort first! Looks second!

Geez!! When did I get so OLD?

Dr.D · « **Reply #29 on:** February 15, 2017, 09:46:15 AM »

Quote from: Phreakyz on February 10, 2017, 06:26:56 AM

I agree! Can't see how that thing is any competition???

Have you drove the Darkhorse yet? It is a nice bike.

Now about the new RK I have always had a soft spot for that model but I liked the Classic better being more nostalgic recalling the Harley of old when I was a kid. I've heard good things about the motor but that odd green like paint is not my color.

bigchuck · « **Reply #30 on:** February 15, 2017, 02:14:01 PM »

Quote from: 262 CVO 16 on February 13, 2017, 04:02:58 PM

I loved the look, but felt like it wanted to kill me. I wasn't "comfortable" - so she had to go.

Sounds like my first wife

ultrarider123 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 15, 2017, 02:15:13 PM »

Quote from: bigchuck on February 15, 2017, 02:14:01 PM

Sounds like with my first wife

Now dat's phuny rat dare....

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