2017 Harley-Davidson^® FLHRXS Road King^® Special

Description:

You can see it coming from a mile away. Big and dramatic like a locomotive rolling through a train yard at midnight. Blacked-out from its headlight nacelle front forks and new Talon wheels to its powerful Milwaukee-Eight™ engine, headers and exhaust. With new mini-ape handlebars that pull you up and forward for an upright stance that commands attention. Stripped-down styling. And stretched saddlebags for a slammed profile that’s right here, right now. When you take to the road on the new Road King® Special, you don’t just rule the road. You own it.

Reflex™ Linked Brakes with ABS

Harley-Davidson® Factory Security System 

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:

• HARLEY-DAVIDSON® Smart Security™ System $395
• HARLEY-DAVIDSON® Defiance Hand Grips- Black $129
• HARLEY-DAVIDSON® Defiance Rider Footboard Kit $429
• HARLEY-DAVIDSON® Mustache Engine Guard $289

Parts total $1,242

Labor total $237

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Total added value $1,479

Extended Service Plans Available on 15-calendar-year-old and newer motorcycles with fewer than 60K miles 

KEY FEATURES WHEN NEW

NEW FOR 2018

• New Milwaukee-Eight® 107 powertrain with blacked-out components and exhaust and unique engine-turned air cleaner insert (first for Milwaukee-Eight engine)
• Aggressive blacked-out styling on triple clamps, front forks, headlight nacelle, and engine guards, and console with engine-turned highlights
• New gloss black Turbine wheels; 19-inch front and 18-inch rear
• Stretched Saddle Bags and FLHX rear fascia create a slammed profile; uses same all-new front and rear suspension setup as Street Glide Special/Road Glide Special
• A new 9-inch-tall, 1.25-inch-diameter mini-ape handlebar combines a profiling rider attitude with comfort for the open road
• Reflex™ Linked Brakes with ABS and Security system are standard equipment

FEATURES AND BENEFITS WHEN NEW

BLACKED-OUT, STRIPPED-DOWN BARE MUSCLE

Mini-Ape Handlebars

9-inch tall, 1.25-inch wide mini-ape handlebars so you can sit taller, feel more assertive, and ride more aggressively.

Milwaukee-Eight® V-Twin Engine

A powerful, cool-running engine with crisp throttle response and a pure, soul-satisfying rumble.

Blacked-Out Custom Styling

This machine is end-to-end blacked-out, stripped-down bare muscle from the aggressive turbine wheels to the tapered mufflers.

Stretched Saddlebags

A sleek look on the outside and roomy on the inside with more than enough space to stash your riding essentials. The lids open with a single touch of a hand.

Custom Black Turbine Wheels

19-inch of head-turning style in the front, 18-inch in the rear. Powerful blades extending all the way to the rim create an eye-catching impact.

Black Headlight Nacelle with Matching Trim Ring

Big and commanding, boasting a darkness-defying headlight that ensures you’ll have no trouble seeing everything out there that needs to be seen.

Responsive Suspension

High-performing front and rear suspension with easily hand-adjustable rear shocks put you in control of a plush ride.

Reflex™ Linked Brembo® Brakes with Standard ABS

The front and rear brakes are electronically linked to apply exactly the right amount of brake to each tyre no matter the road condition. No matter how good you are, this will make you a better rider.

SPECIFICATIONS WHEN NEW 

Engine

• Engine 1 Milwaukee-Eight® 107
• Bore 3.937 in.
• Stroke 4.375 in.
• Displacement 107 cu in
• Compression Ratio 10.0:1
• Fuel System 3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• Exhaust Black, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers

Dimensions

• Length 95.3 in.
• Seat Height, Laden 7 26.4 in.
• Seat Height, Unladen 27.4 in.
• Ground Clearance 4.9 in.
• Rake (steering head) (deg) 26
• Trail 6.9 in.
• Wheelbase 64 in.
• 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 783 lb.
• Weight, In Running Order 820 lb.
• Luggage Capacity -Volume 2.5 cu ft

Performance

• Engine Torque Testing Method J1349
• Engine Torque 2 111 ft-lb
• Engine Torque (rpm) 3,250
• Lean Angle, Right (deg.) 32
• Lean Angle, Left (deg.) 31
• Fuel Economy: Estimated City/Hwy 5 45 mpg

Drivetrain

• 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

• Wheels, Front Type 9 Black, Turbine Cast Aluminum
• Wheels, Rear Type Black, Turbine Cast Aluminum
• Brakes, Caliper Type 32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear

Electric

• Lights (as per country regulation), Indicator Lamps 8 High beam, running lights, directional light bar, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals, battery, security system (optional), low fuel warning, cruise control, ABS (optional), Gear/RPM display, miles to empty display
• Gauges Gauges styled to complement each vehicle. Display features odometer, trip A, trip B, range to empty and gear indicator; and larger tell-tale indicators.

1. Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.

2. Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.

3. Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.

4. See motorcycle owner’s manual for complete details.

5. Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.

6. Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for base models. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude tax, title, licensing, registration fees, destination charges, added accessories, and additional dealer charges, if any, and are subject to change. Harley-Davidson reimburses dealers for performing manufacturer-specified pre-delivery inspection and setup tasks. Dealer prices may vary.

7. Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.

8. North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.

9. Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.