2009 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic Reviews

2009 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic

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First Reviewed September 1, 2009 Found in Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Reviews, Touring

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If there is one Harley-Davidson motorcycle that would personify the classic styling, large displacement, and the true spirit of the American heavy cruiser, it would be the Road King Classic.

The bike shares much in common with others in the touring line and with the Road King in particular. Of particular note are the full size, classic fenders, the full-length floorboards for both riders, oversized, 6-gallon gas tank, and classic two-up seat. For 2009 the Road King Classic retains its 16-inch front and rear laced steel wheels and wide-whitewall tires. Tooled leather covers the seat trim and the leather-covered saddlebags. Touring features auxiliary passing lights and, unlike other members of the touring lineup, standard cruise control. Two-tone fender graphics are new for this year as is a new license plate bracket which fixes the tag directly over the tail lamp.

The Road King Classic is one of the largest motorcycles in the entire Harley-Davidson lineup and this power cruiser is propelled by the H-D 96 cubic-inch Twin Cam V-Twin engine coupled to a 6-speed transmission. New for 2009 is an isolated drive system, redesigned frame, and front and rear suspension. The new backbone is made to provide a sturdier ride, increase carrying capacity, and improve long-haul comfort. Early reports indicate that it does very well at this across all Touring models.

Notable exterior features on the ’09 Road King Classic include classic whitewall tires, Lexan removable windshield, 2-1-2 exhaust system, and leather wrapped hard saddlebags. All of these details together with the new frame and beefy V-Twin engine mean that this is one bike that you can be proud of.

The Road King Classic is made available in nine different color combinations for 2009. The mainstay hues include: Vivid Black, Pewter Pearl, and Two-Tone White Gold Pearl/Pewter Pearl. Colors new to this bike for 2009 include: Flame Blue Pearl, Two-Tone Deep Turquoise/Antique White, Two-Tone Red Hot Sunglo/Smokey Gold. Limited edition custom colors include: Two-Tone Black Ice/Blue Ice, Two-Tone Light Candy Root Beer/Dark Candy Root, Two-Tone Big Purple Flake/Brilliant Silver.

Reviews of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (Model: FLHRC) can be found below. Please write your own review if you have first-hand knowledge of this motorcycle which you fell will be of benefit to other H-D riders considering buying one in the near future. Also, feel free to email a pic of your ride to pictures@hdreviewspot.net and we’ll be sure to add them to the ’09 Road King Classic photo gallery.