Reign in black. Drenched in black from headlamp to exhaust tips, the 2025 Road King Special has custom bagger style with touring comfort and capability. Its fairing-free design, mini “ape hanger” handlebars, Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-twin engine, and subtly integrated tech ensure you get the most out of every ride.
Dimensions | FLHRXS Road King® Special | Notes |
Length | 95.3 in. (2,420 mm) | |
Overall Width | 39 in. (990 mm) | |
Overall Height | 45.3 in. (1,150 mm) | |
Seat Height, Laden | 26.4 in. (671 mm) | 2 |
Seat Height, Laden (Low seat position) | ||
Seat Height, Laden (High seat position | ||
Seat Height, Laden (Low seat position with optional ARH suspension) | ||
Seat Height, Laden (High seat position with optional ARH suspension) | ||
Seat Height, Unladen | 27.4 in. (695 mm) | |
Seat Height, Unladen (Low seat position) | ||
Seat Height, Unladen (High seat position) | ||
Seat Height, Unladen (Low seat position with optional ARH suspension) | ||
Seat Height, Unladen (High seat position with optional ARH suspension) | ||
Static Ground Clearance | 4.9 in. (125 mm) | |
Dynamic Ground Clearance (with optional suspension) | ||
Rake (steering head) | 26 | |
Fork Angle | 29.25 | |
Trail | 6.9 in. (175 mm) | |
Wheelbase | 64 in. (1,625 mm) | |
Tires, Type | Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall front and rear | |
Tires, Front Model | D408F | |
Tires, Front Specification | 130/60B19 61H | |
Tires, Rear Model | D407T | |
Tires, Rear Specification | 180/55B18 80H | |
Fuel Capacity | 6 gal. (22.7 l) | |
Reserve Fuel Capacity, Fuel Injection (warning light) | 1 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 | 774 lb. (351 kg) | |
Weight, In Running Order | 807 lb. (366 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 | 2.5 cu ft (0.07 m3) |
Engine | FLHRXS Road King® Special | Notes |
Engine | Milwaukee-Eight® 114 | |
Valves | Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; four valves per cylinder | |
Bore | 4.016 in. (102 mm) | |
Stroke | 4.5 in. (114.3 mm) | |
Displacement | 114 cu in (1,868 cc) | |
Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | |
Fuel System | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | 3 |
Air Cleaner | Paper, washable | |
Exhaust | Black, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers | |
Lubrication System | Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler |
Drivetrain | FLHRXS Road King® Special | Notes |
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® | |
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 | FLHRXS Road King® Special | Notes |
Frame | Mild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin down-tubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded. | |
Swingarm | Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded. | |
Front Fork | 49 mm Dual Bending Valve | |
Front Fork, Optional | ||
Rear Shocks | Premium low height hand-adjustable rear suspension | |
Rear Shocks, Optional | ||
Wheels, Optional Style Type | N/A | 4 |
Wheels, Front Type | Gloss Black Prodigy | 4 |
Wheels, Front Diameter | 19 in. (483 mm) | |
Wheels, Front Width | 3.5 in. (89 mm) | |
Wheels, Rear Type | Gloss Black Prodigy | 4 |
Wheels, Rear Diameter | 18 in. (457 mm) | |
Wheels, Rear Width | 5 in. (127 mm) | |
Brakes, Caliper Type | 32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear | |
Brakes, Rotor Type | Dual floating rotors (front), fixed rotor (rear) | |
Brakes, Front Diameter | 11.8 in. (300 mm) | |
Brakes, Front Thickness | 0.2 in. (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 | 2.1 in. (54 mm) |
Performance | FLHRXS Road King® Special | Notes |
Engine Torque Testing Method | J1349 | |
Engine Torque | 122 ft-lb (165 Nm) | 5 |
Engine Torque (rpm) | 2,750 | |
Power | 95 HP / 71 kW @ 5020 rpm | |
Lean Angle Testing Method | J1168 | |
Lean Angle, Right (deg.) | 32 | |
Lean Angle, Left (deg.) | 31 |
Electric | FLHRXS Road King® Special | Notes |
Battery | Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 28-amp/hour, 405 cca (per Battery Council International Rating) | |
Charging | Three-phase, 48-amp system (600W @ 13V, 2000 rpm, 625W max power @ 13V) | |
Starting | 1.6 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement | |
Lights (as per country regulation), Headlamp | LED 34-watt, 915 lumen low beam, 37-watt, 915 lumen high beam | |
Lights (as per country regulation), Tail/Stop | 8W/28W | |
Lights (as per country regulation), Front Signal Lights | 8W/28W | |
Lights, Rear Turn Signals | 8W/28W | |
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. | |
Auxiliary Lamps | N/A | |
Electric Power Outlet | N/A | |
GPS System | N/A | |
Reverse Gear | N/A |
Fuel Economy & CO₂ Emissions | FLHRXS Road King® Special | Notes |
Fuel Economy Testing Method | Estimated City/Hwy | |
Fuel Economy | 43 mpg (5.5 l/100 km) |
Infotainment | FLHRXS Road King® Special | Notes |
Infotainment system | N/A | |
Screen Size | N/A | |
Type | N/A | |
Watts Per Channel | N/A | |
Speakers | N/A | |
Speaker Size | N/A | |
Headset Specifications (if equipped) | N/A | |
AM | N/A | |
FM | N/A | |
MW | N/A | |
LW | N/A | |
Weather Band (WB) | N/A | |
SD Card, Flash Drive and MP3 - via USB Connection | N/A | |
Hands-free Mobile Phone - via Bluetooth | N/A | |
Voice Recognition Languages: Phone functions only | N/A | |
Rider/Passenger Intercom | N/A | |
Vehicle Information Screen (Air temperature, oil pressure and EITMS) | N/A | |
Text-to-Speech (TTS) Languages | N/A | |
USB | N/A | |
Phone Connectivity | N/A | |
Bluetooth | N/A | |
Navigation - via Bluetooth | N/A |
Rider Safety Enhancements | FLHRXS Road King® Special | Notes |
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | Included | |
Electronic Linked Braking (ELB) | Included | |
Traction Control System (TCS) | N/A | |
Drag-torque Slip Control System (DSCS) | N/A | |
Vehicle Hold Control (VHC) | Optional | |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Optional | |
Wheel Lift Mitigation | N/A |
Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements | FLHRXS Road King® Special | Notes |
Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System (C-ABS) | Optional | |
Cornering Enhanced Electronic Linked Braking (C-ELB) | Optional | |
Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS) | Optional | |
Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System (C-DSCS) | Optional | |
Enhanced Lift Mitigation | N/A |
Warranty And Service | FLHRXS Road King® Special | Notes |
Warranty | 24 months (unlimited mileage) | 6 |
Service Interval | First 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter | 7 |
Footnotes | FLHRXS Road King® Special | |
1 | Vehicles depicted may differ from vehicles manufactured and delivered. Specifications and prices listed may differ from specifications and prices of vehicles manufactured and delivered. All product descriptions (including depictions, specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and competitive comparisons) are based on available information at the time of publication. Although such descriptions are believed correct, errors and changes can occur and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Harley-Davidson may make changes at any time to prices and specifications, and may change or discontinue models, without notice and without incurring any obligation. Attention: Vehicles in the configurations shown and many of the accessories described in this catalog may not be available for sale or use in some locations. Please check with your dealer for complete product details and the latest information. All models feature 6-speed transmission (VRSC™ models and Sportster® models are 5-speed) and carbon fiber belt final drive; multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath; and 2-year unlimited mileage warranty. | |
2 | Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight. | |
3 | Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2. | |
4 | Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region. | |
5 | Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region. | |
6 | See motorcycle owner’s manual for complete details. | |
7 | Inspections of certain systems and components are required at 2,500 mile (4,000 km) intervals. See Owner’s Manual for full details. |