The Hiawatha headlight and nacelle were designed in the 1960s, but the Harley-Davidson 2021 Road King Touring Bike’s Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine brings it all up to date quickly. Showa’s dual-bending valve front suspension and rear emulsion shocks put riders in command for a comfortable ride. Riders will also benefit from cast Impeller wheels and one-touch bags. It’s a contemporary classic. Custom bagger styling and Milwaukee-Eight 114 power turn a Harley-Davidson classic. Touring — Travel the length and breadth of the globe in the most epic manner imaginable. With a vintage chrome design and current touring performance, this is a stripped-down highway icon.
Harley-Davidson 2021 Road King Touring Bike – Features and Price
Milwaukee-Eight® 107 Engine
A robust and smooth-running engine with a genuine, soul-satisfying rumbling and sharp throttle response.
Reflex™ Linked Brembo® Brakes with Standard ABS
They were designed to help the rider retain control while braking in a straight line by preventing the wheels from locking during braking. In an emergency, ABS works separately on the front and rear brakes to keep the wheels spinning and avoid uncontrollable wheel lock.
Hiawatha Headlamp and Nacelle
Born in the 1960s, when chrome reigned supreme on city streets. It’s big and bold, with cutting-edge materials and technology for a long-range high beam and a broad low beam.
Responsive Suspension
High-performance front and rear suspension, as well as readily hand-adjustable rear shocks, provide you with complete control over the ride.
Slicer II Cast Aluminum
A front 18-inch Slicer II wheel and a back 18-inch Slicer II wheel are gorgeous and lightweight.
One-Touch Opening Saddlebags
On the exterior, it’s cramped, yet on the inside, it’s spacious. The lids open with just one touch of one hand, and the hinges are simple and tidy.
There’s a whole motorcycling universe out there to discover. Since the 1960s, when we pioneered the fully outfitted touring bike, we’ve been making motorcycles to let you explore it in the most dramatic manner imaginable. In the saddle of a Harley-Davidson Touring bike, you may explore whole continents and their mountain ranges, gorges, glaciers, tiny villages, deserts, cities, roadside attractions, experiences, and tales. No one does it better than you.
New Chrome Finish and Two-Tone Paint Options
The range of exotic Harley-Davidson bikes for 2021 includes a trio of hot rod baggers with new attitudes and amenities. The Road King Special, Road Glide Special, and Street Glide Special models blend imposing street presence with the long-haul characteristics of the Harley-Davidson Touring chassis, with a slammed posture and strong Milwaukee-Eight 114 power.
These motorcycles are built to control the street on Friday nights and sprint for the border before dawn. For 2021, the Street Glide Special and Road Glide Special models will be available in new two-tone paint schemes, as well as blacked-out or bright chrome design treatments, providing customers the option of a dark and ominous aspect or a bright and classic style. All Special models now come with a redesigned low-profile engine guard and a high-performance Ventilator air cleaner with a washable filter element.
Milwaukee-Eight 114 Power
The Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin engine, the highest displacement, and power supplied from the manufacturer for Harley-Davidson Touring model bikes, abilities each Special model. The rubber-mounted and counterbalanced Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine offers thrilling performance and a traditional Harley-Davidson style, sound, and feel in the Touring chassis. 114 cu in (1,868 ccs), 10.5:1 compression ratio, 118 ft. lb. torque @ 3250 RPM, four-valve cylinder heads (two exhaust and two intake valves per head, for a total of eight valves); increased airflow through the engine helps to power production.
Dual spark plugs for improved power and efficiency and complete burning of the air/fuel charge. A single camshaft eliminates mechanical noise, allowing a fuller exhaust tone to take center stage. A more excellent compression ratio is possible because of advanced cylinder head design, twin knock sensors, and precise cooling, allowing enhanced torque output and superior acceleration. The V-Twin engine has a 45-degree cylinder angle to keep the original Harley-Davidson appearance, sound, and feel. At highway speeds, the 6-speed Cruise Drive gearbox decreases engine RPM to improve fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. Enhances airflow to the engine and adds performance style with the new Ventilator high-performance air cleaner with a washable filter element.
Harley-Davidson Touring Chassis
The Harley-Davidson Touring frame is built to last, with a robust backbone to carry the weight of passengers and baggage, as well as contemporary engine power. Internal twin bending valve technology provides linear damping performance and a smooth ride in the front suspension. The Emulsion technology rear shocks are tuned for touring and include a single-knob pre-load adjustment that requires no tools or maintenance. Unique variants have a slammed posture because of the lower rear suspension. Special variants include Prodigy cast-aluminum wheels (19-inch front, 18-inch rear). Standard ReflexTM Linked Brembo Brakes with ABS (Antilock Braking System) is intended to help the rider retain control while braking in a straight line by preventing the wheels from locking during braking.
In an emergency, ABS works separately on the front and rear brakes to avoid uncontrollable wheel locks. RDRS Safety Enhancements (previously known as RDRS) – Optional RDRS Safety Enhancements (formerly known as RDRS) – A set of technologies that adapt a motorbike’s performance to the available traction during acceleration, deceleration, and braking. Linked braking, anti-lock brakes, traction control, drag-torque slip control, tire pressure monitoring system, and vehicle hold control are all included.
Harley-Davidson 2021 Road King Touring Bike – Price
The new Harley-Davidson 2021 Road King Touring Motorcycle is available at $19,499 only.
Harley-Davidson 2021 Road King Touring Bike – Technical Specifications
USA Pricing
| Vivid Black | $19,499 |
| Color | $19,949 |
| Two-Tone | $20,299 |
| ABS Option | Standard |
| Reflex™ Defensive Rider System (RDRS) | $995 |
| Security Option | Standard |
| Cruise Control Option | Standard |
| California Emissions | $200 |
| Freight | $435 |
Canadian Pricing
| Vivid Black | $23,899 |
| Colour | $24,499 |
| Two-Tone | $25,099 |
| ABS Option | Standard |
| Reflex™ Defensive Rider System (Rdrs) Option | $900 |
| Security Option | Standard |
| Cruise Control Option | Standard |
UK Pricing
| Vivid Black | £20,495 |
| Colour | £20,845 |
| Two-Tone | £21,245 |
| Custom Colour | £21,635 |
| ABS Option | Standard |
| Security Option | Standard |
| Cruise Control Option | Standard |
Dimensions
| Length | 96.5 in. (2,450 mm) |
| Overall Width | 37.8 in. (960 mm) |
| Overall Height | 56.3 in. (1,430 mm) |
| Seat Height, Laden | 26.3 in. (667 mm) |
| Seat Height, Unladen | 27.8 in. (705 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in. (135 mm) |
| Rake (steering head) (deg) | 26 |
| Fork Angle (deg) | 29.25 |
| Trail | 6.7 inches (170mm) |
| Wheelbase | 64 inches (1,625mm) |
| Tires, Type | Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall front & rear |
| Tires, Front Model | D408F |
| Tires, Front Specification | BW130/70B18 63H |
| Tires, Rear Model | D407T |
| Tires, Rear Specification | BW 180/55B18 80H |
| Fuel Capacity | 6 gal. (22.7 l) |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity, Fuel Injection (warning light) | One gal. (3.8 l) |
| Oil Capacity (w/filter) | 5.2 qt. (4.9 l) |
| Transmission Capacity | 1 qt. (.95 l) |
| Primary Chain Case Capacity | 1.1 qts. (1 l) |
| Coolant Capacity | N/A |
| Weight, As Shipped | 794 lb. (360 kg) |
| Weight, In Running Order | 828 lb. (375 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 1,360 lb. (617 kg) |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating, Front | 500 lb. (227 kg) |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating, Rear | 927 lb. (420 kg) |
| Luggage Capacity -Volume | 2.3 cu ft (0.064 m3) |
Engine
| Engine | Milwaukee-Eight® 107 |
| Valves | Pushrod-operated, overhead valves including hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, four valves per cylinder |
| Bore | 3.937 in. (100 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.374 in. (111.1 mm) |
| Displacement | 107 cu in (1,746 cc) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel System | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Air Cleaner | Paper, washable |
| Exhaust | Chrome, 2-1-2 dual exhaust including tapered mufflers |
| Lubrication System | Pressurized, dry-sump including oil cooler |
Drivetrain
| Primary Drive | Chain, 34/46 ratio |
| Final Drive | Belt, 32/68 ratio |
| Clutch | Mechanically actuated 10-plate wet, Assist and Slip |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Cruise Drive |
Chassis
| Frame | Mild steel; tubular frame; 2-piece stamped & welded backbone, cast and forged junctions, twin downtubes, bolt-on rear frame including forged fender supports, MIG welded. |
| Swingarm | Mild steel, 2-piece drawn & welded section, forged junctions, MIG welded. |
| Front Fork | 49mm Dual Bending Valve |
| Rear Shocks | Premium standard height hand-adjustable rear suspension |
| Wheels, Front Type | Slicer II Cast Aluminum |
| Wheels, Front Width | 3.5 inches (89 mm) |
| Wheels, Front Height | 18 inches (457 mm) |
| Wheels, Rear Type | Slicer II Cast Aluminum |
| Wheels, Rear Width | 5 inches (127 mm) |
| Wheels, Rear Height | 18 inches (457 mm) |
| Brakes, Caliper Type | 32mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear |
| Brakes, Rotor Type | Dual floating rotors (front), fixed rotor (rear) |
| Brakes, Front Diameter | 11.8 inches (300 mm) |
| Brakes, Front Thickness | 0.2 inches (5.1 mm) |
| Brakes, Front is dual | Yes |
| Brakes, Rear Diameter | 11.8 in. (300 mm) |
| Brakes, Rear Thickness | 0.28 in. (7.1 mm) |
| Brakes, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Standard |
| Suspension Travel, Front | 4.6 in. (117 mm) |
| Suspension Travel, Rear | 3 in. (76 mm) |
Performance
| Engine Torque Testing Method | J1349 |
| Engine Torque | 111 ft-lb (151 Nm) |
| Engine Torque (rpm) | 3,250 |
| Lean Angle Testing Method | J1168 |
| Lean Angle, Right (deg.) | 32 |
| Lean Angle, Left (deg.) | 32 |
| Fuel Economy Testing Method | Estimated City/Hwy |
| Fuel Economy | 43mpg (5.5 l/100km) |
Electric
| Battery | Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 28-amp/hour, 405cca |
| Charging | Three-phase, 48-amp system (600W at 13V, 2000 rpm, 625W max power at 13V) |
| Starting | 1.6 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement |
| Lights, Headlamp | Dual halogen headlight 55-watt 625 low lumen beam, 65-watt 1,570 lumen high beam with switchable 26-watt 440-lumen halogen fog lights. Total of 986-lumen output at the low shaft with fog lights. |
| Lights, Tail/Stop | 8W/28W |
| Lights, Front Signal Lights | 8W/28W |
| Lights (as per country regulation), Indicator Lamps | High beam, running lights, directional light bar, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals, battery, security system, low fuel warning, cruise control, ABS, Gear/RPM display, miles to empty display |
| Lights, Rear Turn Signals | N/A |
| Gauges | Gauges are styled to complement each vehicle. The display features an odometer, trip A, trip B, range to empty and gear indicator, and more considerable tell-tale indicators. |
| Auxiliary Lamps | Two at 30W each |
| Electric Power Outlet | N/A |
| GPS System | N/A |
| Reverse Gear | N/A |
Warranty And Service
| Warranty | 24 months (unlimited mileage) |
| Service Interval | First 1,000miles (1,600km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter |
Conclusion
The 1960s-era Hiawatha headlamp and nacelle are updated by the Road King’s Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine. The new dual-bending valve front suspension and rear emulsion shocks provide a pleasant ride. Cast Impeller wheels and one-touch bags aid riders. Modern classic. Harley-legendary Davidson’s bagger has Milwaukee-Eight 114 power touring epically traverse the world. This stripped-down highway classic combines vintage chrome with touring horsepower.
