This Black RK is an 07 that just turned over 40,000 miles..I would jump on it and take it anywhere,anytime..

 

I like a big bike and a smooth ride but don't care much for fairings and radios. The windshield goes on and off in seconds and I have a tour pack if I feel the need.
To me The Road King is the epitome of motorcycles.

 

I just traded my 11 Limited for an 11 RKC. Hated the Limited. Love the RK. I think it's as much as a touring bike as any of the others and lots more versatile.

 

Mine is the only bike I need. As others have said the most versitile of the touring line up.

 

...... is 'the King' a real 'touring bike' ? ........ absolutely.
.... is it the ultimate tourer, is it even the ultimate touring Harley ? ........ probably not..... that answer depends on how you tour.
....... i'd agree that a Road King is likely the most versatile tourer.
.... I've seen'm decked out in all sorts of configurations, each of which i'd not hesitate to take on a real long ride.
...... for myself, the premium tour rig is the Road Glide, but, that said ..... long live The King !

 

To me the best fighters are the most versatile ones. You have the heavy hitters, the fast punchers, and the ones with the hardest chins. I use this parable to say that Road King is all of that in one, like the Muhammad Ali of touring bikes. This is where cruiser meets touring. I wanted a touring bike but not one suited for the older crowd I will save the Limited model for when I am in my 40's. Or matter of fact by then I would have built one out of my Road King. Perfect name for a perfect model.

 

I have only been riding for 3 years and don't have a lot of experience with touring bikes. I have owned a 2007 RKC since last September. Four weeks ago I rode 1,100 miles during a three day trip and the past weekend I rode 685 miles on a two day trip. It works as a great touring bike for me.

 

I'm 58 and I just can't see a geezer glide in the cards.

 

44,000 on my 2010.

It tours with the best of them. Then when i get there I pop off the shield, and have a sweet cruiser. 16" apes and all.

 

I don't want the motorcycle I ride to look like I bought it at a Tupper ware party! It is not a sport bike it is a very comfortable road bike that looks like a Real motorcycle.