2009 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic

The 2009 Road King Classic is an old familar model very similar in appearance to a 1960s police bike, yet the power and handling has it all over the old Harley cruiser. In addition to the redesigned frame the bike has bigger tires including a massive 180 mm on the rear and a 130 mm on the front, both wide whitewalls in keeping with the traditional look of the big Harley Road King.

Power is generated by a 96 cubic inch fuel injected V-Twin with a Cruise Drive six-speed transmission and fiber belt drive. The rear belt sprocket has an internal compensating system to eliminate power pulses and excess noise making the bike even more comfortable to ride than before. Electronic Cruise control is also standard equipment on the RKC. When you are cruising on the Interstate, just choose your speed, set, and forget. The new bike has a six gallon fuel capacity which extends the range over the old five gallon tank.

MSRP starting at $ 17,999

•FLHRC Road King® Classic feature:
•Rubber mounted 1584cc Twin Cam 96® engine with ESPFI
•6-speed Cruise Drive™ transmission
•Black powder-coated engine with chrome covers
•Brembo triple-disc brake system
•Six-gallon fuel tank
•Electronic Throttle Control
•NEW 2-1-2 exhaust system
•NEW engine isolation system
•NEW Isolated Drive System
•NEW frame and swingarm
•NEW Dunlop D407 Multi-Tread 180/65-16 rear tire/wide white stripe
•NEW Dunlop D407 130/80-16 front tire/wide white stripe
•Chrome Laced Steel wheels
•Large Hiawatha headlight and chrome nacelle
•Auxiliary passing lights
•Detachable windshield
•Large tank-mounted speedometer
•Leather-wrapped, hard saddlebags
•Tooled leather seat trim with chrome accents
•Chrome tank and fender emblems
•Slash-cut mufflers
•Electronic cruise control
•Optional ABS
•Optional Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced wheels
•Optional Smart Security System

Specifications

Dimensions
Length 94.2 in. (2393.19 mm)
Overall Width 37.50 in. (952.50 mm)
Overall Height 55.10 in. (1399.54 mm)

Seat Height
• Laden: 26.90 in. (683.26 mm)
• Unladen: 29.50 in. (749.30 mm)

Ground Clearance 5.10 in. (129.54 mm)
Rake (steering head) 26°
Fork Angle 29.25°
Trail 6.69 in. (169.93 mm)
Wheelbase 63.54 in. (1613.92 mm)

Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias wide whitewall):
• Front – D407F WWW 130/90B16 67H
• Rear – D407 WWW 180/65B16 81H

Fuel Capacity 6 gal. (22.71 L) (warning light at approximately 1 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4 qts. (3.79 L)
Transmission Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L)
Primary Chain
Case Capacity11 1.40 qts. (1.32 L)

Weight
• As Shipped 773 lbs. (350.63 kg)
• In Running Order 810 lbs. (367.41 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1360 lbs. (616.89 kg)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating
• Front 500 lbs. (226.80 kg)
• Rear 927 lbs. (420.48 kg)

Engine
Engine3 Air-cooled, Twin Cam 96™
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.75 in. x 4.38 in. (95.25 mm x 111.25 mm)
Displacement 96 cu. in. (1584 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel System Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Fiberglass, washable
Lubrication System Pressurized, dry-sump

Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 32/68 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise Drive®
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S. HDI JPN
• 1st 9.593 9.593 9.593
• 2nd 6.650 6.650 6.650
• 3rd 4.938 4.938 4.938
• 4th 4.000 4.000 4.000
• 5th 3.407 3.407 3.407
• 6th 2.875 2.875 2.875

Chassis
Frame Mild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded
Swingarm Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 41.30 mm telescopic
Rear Shocks Air-adjustable

Wheels
(Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum option): Chrome, Laced Steel
• Front 16 in. x 3 in. (406.40 mm x 76.20 mm)
• Rear 16 in. x 5 in. (406.40 mm x 127 mm)

Brakes
• Caliper Type 32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear
• Rotor Type Patented, fixed rotors
(diameter x width):
• Front (dual) 11.81 in. x .20 in. (299.97 mm x 5.08 mm)
• Rear 11.81 in. x .28 in. (299.97 mm x 7.11 mm)
• Anti-Lock Braking System (option) Available

Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel 4.60 in. (116.84 mm)
• Rear Wheel 3 in. (76.20 mm)
Engineered for Sidecar Use Available

Performance
Engine Torque (per SAE J1349):
• North America 92.60 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm (125.57 NM @ 3500 rpm)

Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right 33°
• Left 31°

Fuel Economy
(EPA urban/highway test) 35/54 mpg (6.72/4.36 L/100 km)

Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating)
Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 28-amp/hour, 270 cca
Charging Three-phase, 50-amp system (585W @ 13V, 2000 rpm, 650W max power @ 13V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam;
• Auxiliary Lamps Two @ 35W each (except where prohibited by law)
• Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W (5W/21W)
• Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps: High beam, running lights, directional light bar, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals, security system (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings, cruise control, ABS (optional)

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