Cruising Speed for HD Road King

[cfl075]

I planning to get a Cruiser ( HD Road King ), anyone can advise me about the cruising speed of HD Road KIng? For example, cruising at NS highway.

[shiraz]

Evo Road King? 1994 - 1999... 120 comfy, 130 slight dance, >140 beware the wobble that would hit you anytime. Personally, I'm always around 130km/h. Mainly because it's an Evo.

 

For the Twin Cam, 1999up, 140 to 150 anytime.

 

For the EFI Twin Cam, 160 even but the wobble is still there. Not too sure about the new 09s though... They said the wobble is gone but I don't believe them!

[cfl075]

hi, Shiraz

 

Thanks for your info. That is great! 140km/h is ok for me.

 

I got some info from 'wiki' about HD 2009

 

2009 Touring chassis

For the 2009 model year, Harley-Davidson redesigned the entire touring range. The changes included a new frame, new swingarm, a completely revised engine-mounting system, 17 inch wheels for all models except the Road King Classic, a 6 US gallons (23 l; 5.0 imp gal) fuel tank, and a 2-1-2 exhaust. The changes result in greater load carrying capacity, better handling, a smoother engine, longer range and less exhaust heat transmitted to the rider and passenger

 

Thank you very much

[iman]

bro u also need to take note of a few factors. On my previous rk i installed a windshield and wind deflectors to prevent the "wobbling" that i encountered on my previous trip (160 already doing the dance). Managed to hit 180 on that trip at the NS highway however do take note that on bends you need to reduce the speed if not you will do the dance (wobble like hell dah). In addition, i prefer to lean forward at high speed to avoid the wind resistance(Resistance coming from both front n below). To much weight would also cause the bike to wobble coz the cg is out i think. (E.g having a huge luggage bag attached to the rear seat). Why not get an ultra? You wont encounter these problems bro. Comes with a rear top box sumore hehehe. Just to share bro.