Test Riding the Greatest Road King ever Made(the 114 Special)

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[@paulwaldrop]

I just bought a 2023 Road King special. Had 4 miles on it. Got it yesterday. Already put 175 miles on it. Very incredible maneuverability. Very quick. Very comfortable.

[@dcpanam]

Mind if I ask where you are and what you paid? I’m currently looking for a 23 special as well.

[@robertpierce1981]

“Only comes in three colors and I only like a few of them.” Classic Sean.

[@My.name.goes.here.]

2021 road king special is actually available in more colors than the three he mentioned but you won’t find them on the website. I had a 2021 RKS in black jack metallic

[@Delzona]

@@My.name.goes.here. Nice! I also got the RKS in Black Jack Metallic!

[@AsmodeusT]

Haha, nice catch! I completely missed that until I saw your comment 🤣

[@DomenicoFabiano]

I tried the Road King for the first time a few days ago, I have seen so many videos about it. But the feelings I experienced I find in your words. I hope I can buy it soon. Thank you!

[@jaredkish8716]

Man I wanna ride one! Never have

[@paulbutler5067]

Congratulations on the new RK special. I love my Road King. But for me I just prefer the RK standard. Riding the RK just continues to put a smile on m face no matter where I take it,. In my opinion, it is the perfect motorcycle. Have a blast with yours.

[@chevellebelair1402]

Would be better with the 114 for sure

[@andyedmond248]

Congrats on the beautiful new RKS brother. I'm 65 and have never owned a Harley in 50 years of owning and riding motorcycles, but I have promised myself an RKs before I hit 70! Love the music mate, my style of sound. Great channel. Cheers from Australia.

[@braxis7804]

I bought a Vulcan 900 as a starter bike based on your reviews and now upgraded to a roadking classic again based on you. Never been happier. Thanx Sean.

[@trevonwalker6177]

Same I did the same exact upgrade. If you like the Vulcan you’ll love the king

[@braxis7804]

@@trevonwalker6177 i do. awesome bike

[@gardnerwebb3749]

That's awesome!

[@njinjinji1]

Hi Sean, 3 months ago i bought te same bike! Great choice! Since today i let it tune a tad richer in petrol and now it’s the ride it’s suppost to be. Enjoy this fantastic bike just as much as i do and you will be fine 😀

[@craigbennett8053]

best line of the day. "I identify as a cyclist."

[@morrisdennis]

Harley's new ceo is really turning the company around fast! The new lineup is absolutely unbelievable!

[@chevafootbrave7875]

Variable value train

[@valet132011]

The snake venom in person is absolutely amazing.

[@DSPAINTWORKZ]

I have several Harley's in snake venom on my channel beautiful color

[@travisdunn5675]

I agree with this, but I may be biased. 😉.

[@DSPAINTWORKZ]

@@travisdunn5675 you must own one lol

[@travisdunn5675]

@@DSPAINTWORKZ I do, Mines a road king special.

[@travisdunn5675]

@@DSPAINTWORKZ so I went to your channel to check it out and saw your nightfall video. I live in Chattanooga and was there that night but must have showed up a little after your video. So you do paint work?

[@PNWrides]

I put Factor 47 Malo handlebars (14") on my 2019 Road King Special, and it changed everything! I"m 6'4" and found the stock RKS bars immensely uncomfortable. The Malo bars are super comfortable and look incredible. I know everyone has their thing, but those bars have really been a game changer for me. That and a new seat for the Mrs. and we ride all day long. Stay safe out there.

[@ccb7122]

Ditto. I'm only 5'11" but added the same bars. They're badass.

[@darrenfrazier9384]

Man I watch your videos all the time, just wish I could get my own first bike it's been a dream for years can't wait on that day I'm able to . Love your videos and the scripts.

[@jphicks9551]

Couldn’t agree with your review more. Have the 2017 RKS 107 in olive gold and five years later still feel the same way about how it looks and rides as you describe so well in this video. Added the defiance highway pegs and grips, removable rider and passenger backrest, and 12” handlebars. Kept the original pipes but have the removable wind-splitter vented windshield depending how I want to ride that day. Great bike, great review (as per usual).

[@viktorkatona7521]

May I ask you which 12" handlebars did you get?

[@skirwan78]

I bought my first bike from you guys in 2018, last summer the 2020 RKS , in black, was the next bike I bought. Fist thing I did was hwy pegs and mustang seat (solo) with backrest. I did put beach bars on it over the winter though. I loooooooove this bike. The RKS is just the perfect motorcycle. You can take what ever you need with you, you have full view of the open road, power for days, and a classic look that wills till look amazing in 20 years. The bike is perfection.

[@kenbred46]

Sitting here in Louisiana watching your videos, I keep thinking " Man, these rides bring back memories". Then I click the srk link and find out why. I grew up in that general area. Columbia County.

[@matts4852]

Like columbia the town in lancaster county?

[@BK-si3sc]

Love your content 1st of all. 2nd I own a 2014 Fxdb and the RK is next on my list. I checked a bunch of custom RK 114s in cali with ape hangers that only needed exhaust systems installed. Nice rides for sure..

[@keithshelton8393]

I made the mistake of test riding a Harley or 3 in the last few months and suddenly my Yammy Bolt was just not big enough anymore. Called my not so local dealer and they had me the exact bike I wanted. Harleys aren’t cheap but I can justify the money if it’s exactly what I want. At 34 yrs old I got a Road King standard with the crimson and white paint. I absolutely love it. Needs bars more like the road glide or heritage but I can deal with it until it’s heated grip season lol. That’s a sweet bike Mr SRK!

[@__tacocat__]

Great looking bike. I have an 01 RK, my lady and I love it for long rides. Around town, my old 1200 sportster (with a ton of performance and other mods) is a kick in the pants. I would change the exhaust on this one though, nothing crazy, just something that makes it sound a little more Harley-like

[@rubensahak9178]

Love the old custom's protruding headlight.Only RK I would buy. Congrats on your new bike Sean!Looks stunning!I agree with you Sean on exhoust.Nothing puts me off then obnoxious laud exhausts lot of HD owners do and makes me think maybe these riders are too scared to ride so they must announce everyone in the neighborhood they are riding...

[@themotowriter]

Nice video Sean. I did a long term review of my 2017 Road King Special last year. I love mine, but I had to change the stock bars because they had a weird angle to them. I replaced the bars though and now couldn’t be happier with the bike.

[@markmcintosh7095]

I didn't like the bars either on my 2017.

[@calebfrank9409]

Watching your videos is what made me jump on a road king classic, absolutely fell in love with the bike! Thank you!

[@dr.michaelr.foreman2170]

We in Ontario, Canada have a lot of traffic circles (rather than stoplights). There is nothing I love more than going through those traffic circles at a good speed on my bike. That is my thrill in life. LOL

[@markmasser6404]

I knew there was a reason I always liked the Road King, no distractions!

[@jeffstonecipher1594]

I agree with you about the look over the head lights verses a fairing. I love the bench bar over the three chrome domes on my classic when weather permits here in Wisconsin- get compliments on it all the time. Seems to bring something out of the bike that the shield "hides" somehow, Fairings do work very well for long distance touring though like on had on my Nomad. Better then my quick detach shield for some reason. Wish they made bat wings to be more "quick detach" then they do...

[@PastorRickBurke]

I just picked up a 2021 road king special blacked out. Getting back into riding after kids grew up. Learning curve with 16 inch ape hangers. Awesome bike!!!!

[@danor6812]

I rode my friends Road King. I was amazed, I couldn't feel a single bump in the road. It was like riding in an open air Cadillac.. lol I have a removable windscreen on my Heritage Softtail classic. I only use it when I go on long rides. Such as when I went from Las Vegas to Shreveport LA.

[@RossMalagarie]

Srkcycles Sean I have a 2012 Yamaha Raider S in Raven glossy metallic black but if I couldn't get a Raider I would have gotten a HD Breakout, HD, Heritage, or HD RoadKing Special. I love the RoadKing Special for the same reason you do, its a comfortable, good looking, touring bike with no windshield, and yes I know the windshield pops off easy on the RoadKing standard but I also love the blacked out look of the Special. But since I don't like the look of bags I would probably go with the HD Breakout and throw quick disconnect leather looking hard plastic bags on it for long trips. But either way the Breakout or the RoadKing both look and sound awesome. Enjoy your new ride Sean and please don't blow up the engine putting all that power into. Ride safe bro.

[@hacksaw4966]

Whoa, third person camera shots! Too cool. Really enjoy your MC reviews!!!

[@user-iu2yb7dd3d]

One of only a couple Harley's I'd be interested in. Love how simple and subtle it is. Also nice its not obnoxiously loud.

[@T69Jimbo]

This is a great looking bike, I love the colour and the stripped down look so you get nice open views 🤙🏻

[@groucho9748]

Bought a Road King Special in 2019 and road from Toronto Ontario to California and back. Best bike I've ever owned. Only upgrade was a tinted windshield and Vance and Hines slip ons (stock exhaust sounds like a hairdryer). Its pricey but this will be my ride for at least a decade or more.

[@johnmatero234]

Got a new Road Glide in March and what I miss is the view and the breeze in the summer. Radio and nav are nice but a distraction. And maneuvering in the garage with the fairing is a PITA. Really missing my Heritage and this video has me SERIOUSLY thinking of a Road King.

[@gravydogg1]

Same bike here, added harley black highway pegs , axle covers , docking kit … waiting on my siouxicide choppers king cobra sissybar/backrest , and I rolled those bars forward to a more straight up angle !! Love mine

[@SB-lj1wd]

I just bought my first road king a few months ago. I live in Belgium and I think there is only one deadwood green on the road here and it's mine 😁. It's an awsome color. Enjoy brother.

[@lapinobel]

I live in Belgium too, recently got my first Harley (FXLRS) but don't find it that good for my riding (bad back).

[@SB-lj1wd]

@@lapinobel yeah I had a softail to (street bob) but wasn't that good for me. The road king is just amazing, love the confort on that bike.

[@juans3728]

Shaun you are so right about music on that gorgeous bike. I laugh when two riders stop for the light and the two riders are screaming at each because the music is loud and the muffler is loud and they are actually not talking but yelling as though they were fifty feet apart. As per the colors, always love the Ivory or a cherry candy apple color on a bike, my preference, every one has black bikes.

[@OklahomaTrajectory]

I think the look of the road king is sick. I really like that blue road king I hope to have in my garage!🤣 seriously tho they nailed it with the new “special” models! All black is the way to go!

[@scottcarroll8672]

I bought mine 3 months ago. I love everything about it. I put highway pegs on and now, it’s perfect for me

[@owenwilson8822]

Thats how I feel about the CBR600 - could do with nice backrest! :) Love your videos, thank you!

[@rogerparis]

Feel exactly the same regarding fairings and radios and all the techno stuff on thrown on bikes today. Beautiful bike.

[@Tyfyss]

A little late with my comment, but I bought a 2022 and absolutely love it. The few changes I wanna make are the handlebars, the seat, and lower the rear about an inch. I plan on doing more, but those are the musts for me, for now.

[@jimoshrink]

Great review! Pleasantly surprised by the break for a Romans read. Nice touch!

[@pyrolysis2129]

My favorite Harley! Been waiting for this one.

[@tedebear108]

Hi Sean. This is Ted from Texas checking in. Congratulations on buying a new Harley Davidson. I think I've told you before, but I am a porter the Harley-Davidson dealership in San Antonio Texas. I'm kind of hooked on Harleys. I enjoy your videos Man and look forward to seeing. I like the some of the crazy stunts you do with motorcycles. Drive safe enjoy the road.

[@brandonmerenda4453]

I like your style. Only thing that makes it better is the 131. Love the road king. Had street glide. Had road glide. Love the simplicity of the king.

[@scrumthebum2451]

Twice my saddle bag guards saved me a ton of money. Once out fell off stand on garage floor another tume 75 mph wind gust nocked it over. So glad to have the guards because those bags are 700$ a peace

[@Srkcycles]

maybe i should order some now

[@scrumthebum2451]

@@Srkcycles I would 👍

[@SpesEtFides111]

Sean, you can order Harley guards or buffalo bars by drag specialties. Buffalo bars diameter matches the engine guards and they look awesome.

[@justynrodriguez4918]

I bought my first bike in November 2021 and it was the dead wood green RKS!!! Love this bike

[@wolfganghellmann9167]

Great bike, good luck with it. I have a 2019 classic, the exhaust is loud enough.

[@highlow4470]

Hello from Christchurch New Zealand 🇳🇿 ❤️ I really love the new road king too …. also thank you for making all these videos cheers

[@proletariatbourgeoisie9929]

These are sick, and the colors they come in are absolutely top. I love the satin white, gray, blue, and even the yellow, they all look incredible, especially on top of the black hardware. The LEDs are on point too. Might be getting about time to trade in my 2012 Road King Classic lol

[@ohthedude]

i got me a deadwood green 2021 Road King about 2 weeks ago down here in Miami. It was fully loaded and damn expensive but it is beautiful and rides amazing.

[@ohthedude]

@Ken A lot. Not over msrp but with all the bells and wistles its not a cheap bike. I used 2 trade ins and they both had possitive equity so that softened the blow. The dealer down here doesnt charge over msrp prices like i have heard some others do.

[@MillenniumFalcon]

Came across your video randomly while searching on YT. Love the honesty about splurging on yourself and that you listen to Taylor Swift while riding. Awesome video. Love your style man.

[@nicholasm911]

Got my RKS back in May, absolutely love it!! Doesn’t feel like a bagger at all, surprisingly nimble for how girthy she is : ) I threw some cobra neighbor hater pipes on it, not the loudest at idle but when you’re smashing that throttle it sounds like a little v8 or a subie ha ha ha anyways congratulations on the bike brother!! I’ve got the deadwood green if you ever want to trade for the weekend ha ha ha be safe out there everyone!!

[@Mike-dr5vc]

I put cobra neighbor haters on my 17 road king special and I love them.

[@rednkitaln]

I put the same on my '21 RKS. Did you tune the bike after adding the slip ons?

[@nicholasm911]

Negative, I probably should though it pops on downshifts. Sounds wicked though ha ha

[@rednkitaln]

@@nicholasm911 Yes it does! I'll tune mine eventually. I'm told to go with the power vision over the screamin eagle, so I'll need to get out of warranty first.

[@Nucklehead-mm9gf]

The bike I always wanted since I was about 20 years old and im 40 now! The Road King is why I got into riding and I still haven't gotten one but this is the year I'm doing it! I'm going in June to the dealership and gonna check out the 2023 and 2024 but to me it makes more sense to get a new 23 for $1k cheaper and black standard color.

[@doniturner5077]

Love the road never owned one though rode a couple though nice bikes.

[@LesterSuarezGonzalez-dz9ns]

Absolutely Spectacular, Majestic and Beautiful bike!!!, No doubt at all my favorite motorcycle!!!, Great video and thanks for The information!!!

[@Dumptruck502]

I feel like I know your routes by heart, lol! Great channel.

[@roberthambly9926]

Thanks when I purchase a Road King I have been struggling with the standard or the special because my wife does like to ride with me occasionally. Love the special maybe different seat and shocks?

[@wendellhoggard4200]

Buy the Special. A thorough Harley dealer will remove the saddle and install a demo seat to let you try for a week (Boston Harley does this) so you can make an informed decision. And the shock is easy to adjust. Two clicks on the equal one full turn. My ‘21 RKS shock was delivered to me set up for a 180lbs rider. I went to the lowest setting as I’m about 160lbs. When I ride with my wife and adjust for her weight I turn the adjuster 28 clicks or 14 360deg turns. If you can find a new 2020 even better. Easier to find the SE tuner on the 2020 if you’re going that route and the full sized crash bar is far more protective and can be upgraded with wind protection; whereas the chopped crash bar on the ‘21 can’t accept much more than highway bars.

[@TheMrnickels]

I picked up a new 2021 road king special in March. It’s black jack metallic. It was a color not offered but they scatter some “Easter eggs” across the country. Definitely have to extend the brake pedal if you’re over 6’ tall😂

[@dougrathwell8873]

I have a 2009 road king. They are amazing bikes. Great video.

[@paulgrogan8032]

Congrats dude, beautiful bike. Oh and that jacket rocks too👍

[@DarthRidiculous]

Just bought a 2022 RK Special in mineral green. I love it!

[@roadkingkong1146]

There's a reason why it's called the King... Best bike Harley make. Nothing on it that's not needed. No distractions. No nonsense. I don't even use a screen. I like the visceral experience of the wind slapping me about. Proper bike.

[@ckfvideo]

I wasn't quite ready to buy a new bike but the RKS is on my shortlist. This video is really making it hard to resist.

[@williamschupbach3488]

I love the bike. What tuner are you planning on using to do all your upgrades?

[@randynelson9773]

I’m fixing to get a little older road king. I can’t stand the headlight setup on them and would like to know if you could swap them to make it look like the newer ones? And if I put a newer model front fender and different wheel would I need a spacer?

[@zavlov]

👍 Awesome bike. If I ever pay off loan for my Africa Twin I'm going for the Low Rider S!

[@FANTOllVll]

It’s always crazy seeing a guy with this big a channel riding around the roads I use everyday

[@Srkcycles]

Whose that ? The guy from fort nine ?

[@pyrolysis2129]

Ended up buying this same bike today. They are having to do a 3 way dealer trade across the country to get me one. Can't wait till it comes in!

[@hooligantimes9132]

Nailed it! I modified a 2017 FLHRXS as my forever bike!

[@kennethhacker1341]

I'm digging this bike ..thanks for the upload

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

*I like riding a big-bad-ass-bike without the windshield !* Congratulations on the purchase, Sean.

[@spfadden082711]

I had an 03 RK and then an 06 RK custom. They were great bikes. I’m on the Street glide now because I did like having a radio. My 03 had a detachable fairing with a radio and I really missed that on my 06

[@t-dawgl8338]

Thx again Sean for another great demo. Now you can tell to my wife that going to HD and buying a road king special. BTW if you think I'm joking I'm not...

[@My.name.goes.here.]

I had one of these in black jack metallic. It does have some less stuff, but it also has more. It’s got a good bit of tech including cornering ABS and a hill-hold feature. Thoroughly enjoyed that bike but ultimately I traded it back in after 3 months of ownership for a road glide. Turned out I really needed that fairing for all the interstate commuting I do, plus I do enjoy the radio a lot, but the gps is kinda crap. lol

[@back-woods]

Lol good to know that harleys gps still sucks, it did on my 2016 streetglide special

[@My.name.goes.here.]

@@back-woods I just hate how the gps goes from left to right across the screen instead of up and down. Gps on my phone gives me a good idea of the curves in the road ahead whereas the gps on the motorcycle really just doesn’t, it’s zoomed out too far. I can zoom in but then it seems to freeze the screen. Maybe I just don’t know how to use it well, but to me it just feels like crap honestly. lol

[@back-woods]

@@My.name.goes.here. i agree thats the way i felt with mine, it would also give you completely wrong directions, tell you to turn on roads that didnt exist, and get you lost so i just started using my phone if i ever needed directions! Google maps works great lol

[@My.name.goes.here.]

@@back-woods yep

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Love it

[@wendellhoggard4200]

I have this bike and I think having the “Road King” signature text on the front fenders in gloss black would have been a nice touch. No CVO in the line-up for the King so it also would’ve been a nice touch if it shipped with the CVO tinted Windsplitter. Not like they had to develop that windshield for this bike specifically. And the control set is mismatched (boards, pegs, grips pads, and shifters)Had to buy the Streamliner grips and shift levers. I’m also not sure WHY they stopped delivering touring bikes without a heel shifter. Luckily the dealer was just as baffled as I and installs them on all of their tourers before they put them on the floor. The bars HAVE to be changed! The grip angle is really bad unless you have Mr. Fantastic’s wrists. Last gripe is that this is a TOURING motorcycle! How did my FXFBS AND FXLRS get a usb charge port but my touring bike didn’t?!? Blah blah blah! I made ALL of these changes and this is the one for sure. Love it!

[@jimmywhitlow7174]

I think it looks awesome! I love it!

[@planetx5269]

Congratulations on your mew bike. It's really nice!

[@docholliday7548]

Excellent vid. I saw the snake venom at the dealership and it was SICKK!

[@dannywilliams3516]

Beautiful bike Sean. I hope you enjoy many years of safe riding on that bike

[@Srkcycles]

Thanks, you too!

[@leewitherington4415]

Just got a 2019 RK Special. I love it!!!

[@rodolfogarza2042]

Man,that's a great lookin' RK !!! Town looks great too,where is it??? Thanks for share (y)

[@StateOfMind63]

Does it ride much different to the softail 114's?

[@peterwilliamson4296]

Great review thanks. How do you rate the saddle on it please?

[@regulatorg573]

Great looking scooter! Congrats!

[@BraapEffex]

I need this in my life! Awesome..

[@cdub.91]

The street glide of baggers And I can’t do a fairing either. Years of racing motocross as a kid/teenager. I need to see everything too haha

[@jeper08]

The Snake Venom color only looks good on bikes with chrome. I would have waited for it if I would've known it looked good in person before I bought my Road Glide.

[@freedomday70]

Hi awesome bike, you will change the standard exhaust with some vance and hines goodies?

[@richardterry3833]

I have a 2018 in Olive Gold. Love it, hated the bars!

[@Mike-dr5vc]

I have a 17 road king special in Olive gold. Love that freaking bike. Great bike! Looks awesome in black.

[@Srkcycles]

That’s a good color

[@kroutcb]

Just purchased the 2022 RKS in mineral green denim. Absolute blast.

[@johnbender670]

Different strokes for different folks, that is why they make so many different types of motorcycles. Glad you like your new bike. Remember, it's not what you ride, it's where you are going! Have a blessed day.

[@michaelhallas6450]

I agree with you , I had a ROAD KING then i went to a Streetglide special , but i liked the road king better .I might go back to the Roadking .Will see.

[@ratrowcustom2223]

sweeeet road king! just took my 01 road king out for a cruise today,if you got one you know....

[@johncavar2914]

Lovely bike Sean , does one cylinder shut down ..when not needed on this model ?

[@georgearevalo781]

Great stuff man...

[@markchase4513]

The Road King actually was successor to Evo powered FLHS which became available with Evolution motor and rubber mounts.

[@Systemaman]

Have they fixed the oil sump and head bolt problems? RK vs. Springfield?

[@jamievandalen]

gorgeous bike. Looking like the next one for my fleet.