One of the most distinctive products of the Grand American Touring is Trustworthy Harley-Davidson Road King Special 2026, which is both a terrain-hugger and a touring bike and a stripped-down beauty. Following is a detailed overview of its features, performance and specifications:
Design & Styling
- Blacked-Out Custom Styling: The Road King Special has a blacked-out appearance and all its parts including; engine guard, handlebar and hand controls, mirrors, turn signals, engine covers, air cleaner cover, mufflers, and exhaust shields are blacked-out.
- Sleek Saddlebags: The bicycle has swept saddlebags that curve around the mufflers giving it a slammed to the ground look without loss in suspension travel.
- Mini-Ape Handlebars: The mini-ape handlebars include a 9 inch tall handlebar that provides an upright and commanding seating position with adjustability to customize the height and reach.
Performance & Powertrain
- Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin Engine: This engine has 95 horsepower and 122 lb-ft of torque at 2,750 RPM that give the engine a quick-accelerating performance paired with easy highway cruising.
- High-Performance Air Cleaner and exhaust: The engine is optimized through a high-performance air cleaner and high flowing, two to two exhaust set up.
- Transmission & Final Drive: Power is delivered via a six speed Cruise Drive TM transmission and belt final drive, guaranteeing a smooth shifting and quality performance.
- Fuel Economy: Road king Special has an approximate combined fuel economy of 43 MPG.
Suspension & Braking
- SHOWA ® Suspension: The bike has the advantage of having good front and rear suspension and the rear shocks are easily adjustable by hand, which enables it to have the plush ride.
Brembo Brakes: The Road King Special has high-performance Brembo brakes with a superb stopping power that has a direct feel at the lever and the pedal.
Dimensions & Capacities
- Length: 95.3 inches
- Width: 39 inches
- Seat Height (Laden): 26.4 inches
- Ground Clearance: 4.9 inches
- Rake: 26°
- Trail: 6.9 inches
- Wheelbase: 64 inches
- Tires: Front: 130/60B19 61H; Rear: 180/55B18 80H
- Fuel Capacity: 6 gallons
- Oil Capacity (filtered): 5.2 quarts.
- Weight (In Running Order): 807 lbs
- Luggage Capacity: 2.5 cubic feet
Technology & Features
Boom! 3.™ Box GTS Infotainment System: This offers on-the-go connectivity such as navigation, music and communication features.
- Reflex™ Defensive Rider System (RDRS): Improves safety by adding such features as cornering-enhanced anti-lock braking, traction control, and drag-torque slip control.
- LED Lighting: The Daymaker LED headlamp uses bright white light that enhances visibility when on a night ride.
Pricing & Availability
- 2024 Model MSRP: The model base model is priced at $24,999 and the other costs will include color options/add-ons and other rider safety options.
- 2025 Model: It comes in many colours such as Vivid black, Billiard Red and White Sand Pearl.
Conclusion:
The ideal combination of all the classical touring tradition and contemporary performance-based design is the Harley-Davidson Road King Special. The black aggressive styling gives it an authoritative look on the road, features such as the Milwaukee-Eight® 114 V-Twin engine provide enough power and torque which means there is no problem accelerating and long distance cruising comfortably.
The riders are provided with the advantage of a comfortable balance of control and comfort. The mini-ape handlebars and extended saddlebags forms a unique profile that does not compromise ergonomics and the SHOWA suspension and the Brembo brakes provide stability, responsive handling, and confidence in different riding environment.
The Road King Special is not lagging on the technological side. The Boom! ™ Box GTS infotainment system, Reflex ™ Defensive Rider System, and Daymaker ™ LED lighting improve the level of connectivity, safety and visibility, making it a modern touring motorcyclist that is as smart as it is strong.
The Road King Special with its amazing fuel-efficiency, economical luggage space, and comfortable seats is made to cover long journeys and the day to day commuting. It is also targeted at customers who seek high-performance, bold, stylish and touring motorcycles, yet do not want to compromise the traditional Harley-Davidson experience.
Simply put, the Road King Special is not a motorcycle, it is an image of style, power and freedom in the open road environment, and heritage blends with new technology to provide an unmatched riding experience. Riding on the highway or cutting through the urban street, this bike provides an ideal combination of the performance, comfort, and attitude, becoming one of the most persuasive products offered by Harley-Davidson in the touring segment.