OK! My friends and I havestarted aconversation over the weekend with no result!We were discussing the differences between the Heritage Softail Classic (FLSTC) and the Road King Classic (FLHRC)! Weknow and understand the chassis/frame, engine/transmissiondifferences and a few of us have been with H-D for quite a few years now!So here is the question![/align][/align]If you were to purchase one of these, and only one, what would really be the better all around H-D? Lets consider that most of us, but not all (at lease the people I know that ride) just ridelocally throughout the week back and forth to workand take the occasional long road trip on the weekend! What are the advantages to either, or disadvantages?[/align]

 

To me the touring frame has a superior ride and I like the rubber mounted engine. The bags are bigger and don't sag. I would definately get a King!

 

I was stuck making a decision between the two and went with the RKC. For me is was all about feel! Everyone is different!

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I like the rubber mounted engine and less viberation at above 60MPH or so. And the bigger bike just feels better to me.

 

RK has a heavier frame - Rubber mounted Engine & tour style shocks (softer ride) - That's the reason it's in the TOURING CLASS..

 

The handling characteristics were a big part of my switch from a Heritage to a
touring frame.

 

I can't answer technically, but I always thought I would get a Heritage until I rode a Road King. After I got my King I swapped with a buddy who has a Heritage for a short ride and really missed my King.It just has a different ride. I do know the King has adjustable air suspension that the softail doesn't have. My King has the hard bag, which are bigger than the soft on either a RKC or Heritage which I like because my laptop fits in them. Just my $0.02

 

RKC also has cruise, quick detach bags that can be converted to locking with push button openers, larger tank and auxilary power connector.

 

I suggest if you can take a ride on both and see what you like. That's what I did and you can see my choice.

 

The Road King Classic just feels like a bigger and more comfortable bike to me.I realize thats probably a subjective statement but its the best oneI can give.The ride and overall 'feel' of the touring framewon me over.