harley davidson flhri road king review

Picture courtesy of Bob.

Average Ratings
Build quality8.8/10
Reliability9.4/10
Value for Money8.3/10
Reviewer Rating9.4/10
Overall Rating9.4/10 Based on 14 ratings
100% Recommended9 out of 9 Reviews

Review of Harley Davidson Flhri Road King

By Technophobe Rank: Staff Sergeant on 9th Sep 2004

Technophobe's Ratings
Year Manufactured2003
Length of ownershipN/A
Build quality10/10
Reliability9/10
Value for money9/10
Overall value10/10
yes Technophobe's recommendation

Good Points

Comfortable long legged tourer with outstanding looks, real bike feel and plenty of opportunity to style it all your own. I have never seen two identical bikes. The luggage is well made and capacious although it is not as easy to remove and carry around as some. This is a touring bike for those who still remember what a motorcycle feels and sounds like.

Bad Points

It's not as versatile as a Heritage, one day a custom the next a tourer, the next retro 50's and on occasion a twisties fiend. (You guessed eh, I've got a Heritage)

General Comments

If you are attracted to the idea of some serious long distance touring and like the idea of hiding behind a screen with some protection from the elements then this Harley Davidson Flhri Road King tourer is the bike for you. Everything is just so but it doesn't fall into the trap so many others do of becoming just another fairing on wheels. This is still a real motorcycle. You can feel that engine lapping up the miles. Not an uncomfortable feeling just an awareness, almost a togetherness. You and your bike, an open road and the living is easy. You can hear the bike but like a lover, not a nagging, whining boss, this beauty is always talking your language. What am I on about! Sorry I just think these bikes are something everyone should experience just once although I suspect you'll find it hard to give a test bike back.

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1 Comment on Review by Technophobe for Harley Davidson Flhri Road King

  1. hdfromitalia on 14th Jul 2005

    I just bought a 2001 FLHRI Road King here in the New Country. I have ridden Harlys for years but I love this tourer. The "RK" is roomy, agile, and powerful. Although I am only 5'9" and 210 pounds (sorry, I am not into stone and metric),I find the bike a real pleasure to ride. Try one on for size today.
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    Greg D.
    Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
    Also, our prayers are with you these days!



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