2012 Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King

Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King 2012


2012 Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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Part of the unmistakable style of the Harley-Davidson® Road King® motorcycle is plenty of room for showing off your paint. This classically styled, bold six-gallon fuel tank doesn´t just give you a bigger canvas for premium or custom paint; it holds six gallons of go so you can eat up a lot more road between pit stops.

General information
Motorcycle name Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King
Year model 2012
Type Touring
Price as newUS$ 17499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.4  See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 1688.0 ccm (103.00 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Engine details Air-cooled Twin Cam 103™ with Integrated Oil-Cooler. Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters;
Torque 135.6 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 100.0 ft.lbs) @ 3250 RPM
Compression 9.6:1
Bore x stroke 98.4 x 111.3 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder 2
Fuel system Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Lubrication system Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
Cooling system Air
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Driveline Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio Final Drive Belt, 32/68 ratio
Fuel consumption 5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust system Chrome, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Mild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded
Rake (fork angle) 26.0°
Trail 170 mm (6.7 inches)
Front suspension 41.3 mm telescopic
Front wheel travel 117 mm (4.6 inches)
Rear suspension Air-adjustable shocks. Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded swingarm.
Rear wheel travel 76 mm (3.0 inches)
Front tire 130/80-NW17
Rear tire 180/65-NW16
Front brakes Double disc. 4-piston calipers. Optional ABS.
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. 4-piston caliper. Optional ABS.
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Wheels Black, 28-spoke Cast Aluminum
Seat Two-up seat with custom stitching
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 351.5 kg (775.0 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 368.3 kg (812.0 pounds)
Seat height 673 mm (26.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2413 mm (95.0 inches)
Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1613 mm (63.5 inches)
Fuel capacity 22.71 litres (6.00 US gallons)
Oil capacity 3.80 litres (4.02 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options Vivid Black, Big Blue Pearl, Midnight Pearl, Ember Red Sunglo/Merlot Sunglo
Starter Electric
Instruments Tank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer; dual trip meter; low fuel indicator light and mileage countdown feature; low oil pressure indicator light; engine diagnostics readout; LED indicator lights; 6-speed indicator light
Electrical Sealed, maintenance-free battery, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca
Light Large Hiawatha headlight
Factory warranty 2 years, unlimited mileage.
Comments Sidecar option. Clear, large Lexan® quick-release detachable windshield. Injection-molded hard saddlebags, 2.26 cu. ft. volume.
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