Sorry I cant convince you since I own one. It's one of the best bikes out there. A lot more versatile than the rest of the line up.

If you want a touring bike with no infotainment, this bike is for you. The infotainment system is rather useless and not really needed. You can easily add music by putting a headset on your helmet and not annoy people around you with whatever shitty music you like to play Rap, country, R&B, oldies, classic rock. No one wants to hear that **** at full blast.

Can you imagine seeing an old white guy playing F the police by NWA on full blast? Yeah, me neither.

 

OP -

Another vote for the RK! My favorite of the HD touring bikes. I went from a '04 Fat Boy to a '14 Road King with no regrets.

I like the versatility of the RK. A great cruiser stripped down for day rides, and plenty of bike for touring. Same touring frame as the other touring models. With a detachable passenger backrest, luggage rack and T-bags you can carry lots for trips. I use my windshield only on long trips at lower temps, especially if interstates are involved. The RK covers all scenarios...

I agree with those who said to take advantage of the deals for 2014-2016 models (new or used). There's no need to pay a premium for a 2017 with marginal enhancements, unless you have the desire and $$...and you won't have to worry about new model bugs/longevity.

Great looks, power, handling and comfort. The RK is the epitome of motorcycles IMHO. What's not to like...

Good luck!

 

Yep, I'll go with another RK when the time comes, it's just a versatile bike.

 

The RK was the first touring HD I rode and I loved it. I ended up getting a SG instead, but the RK is a damn fine bike; that big chrome nacelle up front makes you feel like you're the king of the road...hey, that must be where they came up with the name, huh?

 

Nope. Can't talk you out of it. Won't talk you out of it. Get one. Nuff said.

 

I wouldn't talk ya out of it, I would talk you into keeping the Sportster and having two of them

 

The Road King Sells itself, The FLHRC is even BETTER! 2 bikes in one when you remove the windshield! You will love the BIKE!

 

Pretend you're buying some ****'s and just do it.

 

I had an Electra Glide Classic prior to this '09 Road King. It was a great bike, but I found myself running it without the tourpak and wishing I had a Road King. When that bike got wrecked I bought this one brand new and haven't ever regretted it.


The Road King can morph from a stripped-down boulevard cruiser with solo seat and no windshield to a full-on touring machine with shield, Tourpak, etc in about 5-10 minutes. If I want music I use ear buds and get much better sound than I did with the speakers in the fairing.

 

I'd love to talk you out of it.
But, I just bought one yesterday.
So, conflict of interest, and all that