The Road King Classic, the Heritage Softail Classic and Deluxe look like motorcycles from another time when they weren't draped in plastic. That's exactly why some of us prefer them over the HDs that look like Goldwings.

 

I have the same likes as a few others here. I enjoy riding without a windshield when I'm not taking long expressway rides. To me the radio was more of a distraction than anything else. I was always messing with it one way or another: changing playlists, turning it up or down, turning it all the way down at lights so I could hear my buddys in front and next to me. Again just my option but the radio seamed to take away what I most liked about riding, clearing my head with no distractions.
All Harleys are great but to me being able to go from great wind protection to none is the best part of the RK. I even bought a set of Tooks headphones when I want tunes but have yet to use it.

 

Best all-around bike that the Moco make. Ride Majestic!

 

Yeah, you're right, I guess that there isn't any plastic on the Road King Classic, the Heritage Softail Classic and Deluxe is there?

It just looks like there is..for some reason.

 

Just to be clear: Harley does not make a bike that looks like a Goldwing...and that's a good thing.

I have a soft spot for a RK Classic with spokes and www's, but practically I bought my bike for 2 up touring and I wanted/need the hard saddlebags, and king tour pak. Even though I don't listen to the radio much, the Batwing does a better job of wind protection and looks more "balanced" with the tour pak IMO.

If I did mostly solo riding, I think the RK would be my first pick.

All the HD tourers are great bikes and while it's fun to poke at other guys choices, the more serious criticisms make little sense to me....for the most part these are the SAME bikes with very minor changes and differences.

2 cents
Dave

 

Great choice on a beautiful bike.
I like the Kings because they can be a "heavy cruiser" when you want that kind of bike under you, then when you want to tour for distance you can load it up easily and live off of one for a week or two. Or longer.
Congrats.

 

Great choice and nice colors too!

 

Nice choice! Great for touring and around town. The King is the best model in the Harley lineup.

 

They look like a Harley is supposed to look. Compare to this 1969 FLH (the year I started riding). BTW, my musical tastes froze about then too.

 

i could have written the comment from the OP about the bike i should have bought in the first place... twice. i had two ultra's before my king. thought i wanted the protection and the tunes. i do love the tunes when riding, but never really got sweet on the batwing. always loved the open look of the king and the open ride. made the swithc with the new cvo this year and i'm thrilled.

tin