I understand the M8 is the newest coolest motor, but I just got back from a ride on my RK and I have to say that the HO 103 is a great motor. Starts right up, sounds good, nice rumble and shake....and above 2000 RPM smooths out like silk. Guess I'm old fashioned.

 

I thought the HO 103 was on the touring bikes only.

 

I agree and mines paid for. I heard the new one run and not much rumble.

 

I agree with the 103 - like my Ultra. Not ready for the 107 yet.

EasternEP - are you saying that you are not sure the 2014 RK has a 103? Yes it does and so does others. By the way, the RK is a touring bike

Model: Harley-Davidson Road King
Year: 2014
Category: Touring
Rating: 57 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Price as new (MSRP): US$ 18249. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 1687.97 ccm (103.00 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2, four-stroke
Engine details: Air-cooled Twin Cam 103™ with Integrated Oil-Cooler

Year 2014
Manufacturer Harley-Davidson
Model Fat Boy - FLSTF
Engine Type Twin Cam 103B
Engine Displacement 1690cc

 

I feel the same way. We took a trip down to Maggie Valley from northern Ohio late August 2 up and loaded down in the mountains. The king performed flawlessly. With a full exhaust, filter and tune it pulls pretty well. I may put cams in it when the warranty is up but it's really not needed.

 

I remember saying the same thing about the 88 then I bought a 96, then I bought a 103, then I bought a HO 103 when will this madness end!

 

I went to the dealership the other day and looked over the M8 and spoke with a salesman. I do like the M8 from what I saw, but am also very happy with my 103 and plan on keeping it another 2-3 years.

 

Nope. As of '16 they were standard on Dynas (less Street Bob) and Softails too.

(Except the S models with 110's, of course)

 

Same here, 88, 96, now 103...yes when will this madness ever end...LOL

 

From Pan Heads to Shovels (boy were we excited when they replaced the 74 with an 80) And a twin cam, WOW. I run them till they are done (I have over 100K on the WG) I love the 103 like all of them and when it's done I look forward to the 107. They sound great to me. By then I am sure they will have all the bugs worked out.