2017 FLHRX Road King Special. The 2017 Harley-Davidson Road King brings classic, FL design elements and the MoCo’s newest engine — the Milwaukee-Eight — together for this new generation of the touring king. Harley-Davidson gave me a chance to ride the Road King Special, along with the new Street Rod, during Daytona Bike Week. Photo by Brian J. Nelson. His faithful but tired Twin Cam 88 has been ripped-out of his chest, with a new muscular Milwaukee-Eight slotted in, breathing new life into old bones. The Road King is the same motorcycle Harley-Davidson has been making for 80 years, but with gradual and constant improvements. Signature traits include beefy fork tubes tucked in tight, a broad tank, plenty of power for two-up, an upright, all-day riding position, and healthy-sized saddlebags. Ahead of Harley-Davidson unveiling the new Milwaukee-Eight Big Twin, CW had the opportunity to test and review the 107ci and 114ci versions of Harley's 2017 FL models. Here's why that's a good thing. Hello all I thought I would give a review of my Harley. 2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special on www.Totalmotorcycle.com. Riding the Road King Special. Some may care others won't. The all-new Harley-Davidson 2017 Road King comes with the great 45-degree V-Twin engine rings that offer the best performance. 2017 FLHRX Road King Special. 2017 Harley-Davidson Road King review - RevZilla Inspect technical data. With this timeless combination of style and touring function you don’t just ride through the landscape, you’re the most majestic part of the scenery… The Harley-Davidson Road King has an impressive lineage. Harley Davidson Road King review. Harley-Davidson has announced a new model in its 2017 Touring lineup: the Road King Special. Photo by Brian J. Nelson. Cycle Torque Test: 2017 Harley-Davidson Road King Harley-Davidson’s Road King has had a heart transplant. Review: 2017 Harley-Davidson Road King Special By Bike Review • 3 years ago 27 Jul 2017 8.8. Harley fans need to fear not: it’s like the old, only a little bit better. There's not a lot new to report because we covered this in the previous review just a few months ago. The engine is durable and has an intense look. Read the riders' comments at the bike's discussion group.And check out the bike's reliability, repair costs, etc. The Road King is a touring Harley that you can ride like a sports bike. HOME / Harley-Davidson / Reviews / Road Test / First Ride: 2017 Harley-Davidson Road King New Milwaukee Eight V-Twin is a huge advancement for company known for its retro heritage Okay, so, yeah, the Street Rod was a bit underwhelming, but it would be fun to sit all the commenters heaping abuse upon H-D for that bike on one of its FLs for about a 10-minute ride.I think it would shut most of them right up. It’s a wonderful tourer with an upright riding position and large screen as well as panniers as standard. Signature traits include beefy fork tubes tucked in tight, a broad tank, plenty of power for two-up, an upright, all-day riding position, and healthy-sized saddlebags. The Road King has long been an alternative for Harley-Davidson riders who want a tour-capable bike sans barn-door fairing. Even the blind know that Harley-Davidson is king at America’s largest biker events, most notably Sturgis and Daytona Bike Week. Buying a bike starts at Bikez Get a list of related motorbikes before you buy this Harley-Davidson. An undisputed classic tourer, the 2017 Harley-Davidson Road King gets a brand new engine this year—the impressive Milwaukee-Eight 107.. If you want to go retro, the Road King Classic replaces the solid panniers for leather items to add even more vintage flair. Look at photos. The Harley-Davidson Road King just gets better and better every year and the new 107 cubic-inch (1745cc) Milwaukee Eight engine gives it another quantum leap forward. Joined: Sep 12, 2006 Oddometer: 123 Location: Las Vegas, More dirt than a mans ever seen. This chrome cruiser can be traced all the way back to Harley's 1941 FL model, starting with a 1210cc Knucklehead engine. The Road King has long been an alternative for Harley-Davidson riders who want a tour-capable bike sans barn-door fairing. The Road King has long been an alternative for Harley-Davidson riders who want a tour-capable bike sans barn-door fairing.