The 2023 Harley Davidson Road King Special: Rule The Road
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Are you ready to experience the ultimate in all-American cool with the 2023 Harley Davidson Road King Special? This motorcycle takes the classic Road King and amps up the attitude with a sleek, murdered-out look and upgraded features.
Powered by the Milwaukee-Eight® 114 engine, this bike delivers 100 HP and 119 lbs-ft of torque, giving you the power you need to conquer the open road. Harley Davidson used the full blackout treatment, from powertrain covers to mufflers to the headlamp nacelle, the Road King Special is a unique head-turner within the 2023 lineup.
But it’s not just about looks – this bike is designed for maximum performance and comfort. The stretched saddlebags and Prodigy wheels complete the Special treatment, while the Daymaker LED headlamp ensures you can see and be seen on any ride.
So whether you’re cruising the highway or hitting the back roads, the 2023 Harley Davidson Road King Special is the ultimate ride for anyone who wants to stand out from the crowd.
3 Color choices for the 2023 Harley Davidson Road King Special: Vivid Black, Bright Billiard Blue, and Industrial Yellow.
The 2023 Harley Davidson Road King Special starts at $23,999 USD / $28,599 CAD.
On this page: we’ve curated specs, features, news, photos/videos, etc. so you can read up on the new 2023 Harley Davidson Road King Special in one place.
Model Overview
General Info
- Price: $23,999 USD / $28,599 CAD
- Key Features:
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- Milwaukee-Eight® 114 V-Twin engine
- Prodigy Wheels
- 9” Mini Ape Bars
- Daymaker™ LED headlamp
Main Specs
- Engine: 114 ci V-twin
- Power: 100.5 HP (estimated)
- Torque: 119 lbs-ft @ 3000 RPM
- Wet Weight: 807 lbs (366 kg)
- Seat Height: 26.4 inches (695 mm)
Competitors
- Indian Super Chief Limited
- Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S.
- Triumph Rocket 3 GT
- BMW R18
2023 Harley Davidson Road King Special Specifications
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Engine | 114 cu in, Milwaukee-Eight® 114 | |
Engine Torque | 118 ft-lb | |
Bore x Stroke | 4.016 in. X 4.5 in. | |
Compression Ratio |
10.5:1
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Fuel System | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | |
Starter | ||
Exhaust | Black, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers | |
DRIVETRAIN |
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Clutch | ||
Transmission | 6-speed | |
Primary Drive |
Gear, 34/46 ratio
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CHASSIS |
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Front Fork |
49 mm Dual Bending Valve
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Rear Shocks |
Premium low height hand-adjustable rear suspension
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Wheels, Front Type |
Gloss Black Prodigy
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Wheels, Rear Type |
Gloss Black Prodigy
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Brakes Front |
32 mm, Dual floating rotors
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Brakes Rear | 4-piston fixed | |
Tires Front |
130/60B19 61H
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Tires Rear |
180/55B18 80H
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Fuel Tank Capacity | 6 gal. | |
Color | Vivid Black, Bright Billiard Blue, Industrial Yellow | |
ELECTRICAL |
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Ignition | ||
Spark Plugs | ||
Headlight | All LED headlamp | |
Tail Light | LED | |
DIMENSIONS |
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Length |
95.3 in.
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Trail |
6.9 in.
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Rake | 26 | |
Wheelbase |
64 in.
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Ground Clearance |
4.9 in.
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Seat Height |
26.4 in.
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Weight, As Shipped |
774 lb.
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WARRANTY |
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2023 Harley Davidson Road King Special Features
MINI-APE HANDLEBARS
SLEEK HEADLAMP NACELLE
CUSTOM TOURING SILHOUETTE
2023 Harley Davidson Road King Special Photos
2023 Harley Davidson Road King Special Videos
Looking at the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road King Special
5 Things I HATE About My Harley Davidson Road King Special!
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