2009 Harley Davidson FLHR Road King

FLHR Road King

Harley-Davidson styling heritage meets long-range riding comfort in the Road King. The large detachable windshield and injection-moulded GTX saddlebags make this a versatile motorcycle suitable for touring, commuting or cruising. Classic styling touches include the chrome ‘Hiawatha’ headlamp and clear-lens auxiliary passing lights, chrome engine covers, a deep-skirted FL front fender and white-stripe tyres.

The seat has been restyled for 2009 with diamond shaped highlights.

FLHR Road King features:

• Isolation-mounted 1584cc Twin Cam 96 engine with ESPFI
• 6-speed
• Cruise Drive transmission
• Active intake and exhaust system
• Black powdercoated engine with chrome treatment
• Brembo triple-disc brake system with standard ABS
• 22.7 litre fuel tank
• Electronic Throttle Control
• New 2-1-2 exhaust system
• New engine isolation system
• New Isolated Drive System
• New frame and swingarm
• New black cast aluminium wheels, 17-inch front/16-inch rear
• Large ‘Hiawatha’ headlight and chrome nacelle
• Auxiliary passing lights
• Detachable windshield
• Large tank-mounted speedometer
• Weather resistant and lockable GTX hard saddlebags
• Smart Security System

Dimensions

Length (mm) ...................................................................................................2465
Seat Height (mm)2 .............................................................................................715
Ground Clearance (mm) ....................................................................................145
Rake at steering head (°) / Trail (mm) ........................................................ 26 / 173
Fork Angle .....................................................................................................29.3°
Wheelbase (mm) .............................................................................................1625
Fuel Capacity (litres) ........................................................................................22.7
Oil Capacity w/fi lter (litres) .................................................................................3.8
Dry Weight (kg) .................................................................................................355

Powertrain

Engine ...........................................................................Air-cooled, Twin Cam 96
Displacement (cu.cm) .....................................................................................1584
Bore x Stroke (mm) .............................................................................95.3 x 111.1
Fuel System ...................................Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Compression Ratio ..........................................................................................9.2:1
Exhaust System .........................New Two-into-One-into-Two chrome exhaust with
............................................................................dual mufflers and taper end caps

Tyres:

Front ......................................................................D407F NW 130/80B17 65H
Rear .........................................................................D407 NW 180/65B16 81H

Wheels:

Front ........................................................17” Black, 28-spoke cast aluminium
Rear .........................................................16” Black, 28-spoke cast aluminium
Drivetrain
Primary Drive ..............................................................................Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive .....................................................................................Belt, 32/68 ratio
Clutch .................................................................................................. 9-plate, wet
Transmission .......................................................................6-speed Cruise Drive

Gear Ratios:
1st ............................................................................................................ 9.59
2nd ........................................................................................................... 6.65
3rd ............................................................................................................ 4.94
4th ............................................................................................................ 4.00
5th ............................................................................................................ 3.41
6th ............................................................................................................ 2.88

Chassis

Brakes, Dia (Front/Rear, mm) ...........................................................300 dual / 300
Caliper Type ................................................................ 4-piston fi xed front and rear
Front Fork ................................................................................. 41.3mm telescopic
Rear Shocks ..................................................................................... Air-adjustable

Suspension Travel:
Front (mm) .................................................................................................117
Rear (mm) ....................................................................................................76
Frame ............................................New mild steel, single spar rigid backbone with
................................................................................cast & forged node-tube joints
Swingarm .... New mild steel, two-piece deep drawn shell with forged pivot section

Performance

Engine Torque (EU Standard EC95/1)5 .................131 Nm / 96.6 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm
Lean Angle per SAE J1168 (Degrees Left/Right) .......................................... 31 / 33

Electrical

Charging ...................................................................Three-phase, 50-amp system
............................................... (585W @ 13V, 2000 rpm, 650W max power @ 13V)
Starting..................... 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement

Lights (as per country regulation):

Headlamp .................... Quartz Halogen, 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
Auxiliary Lamps .................Two @ 35W each (except where prohibited by law)
Tail/Stop Lights....................................................................................5W/21W
Turn Signal Lights ............................................................... 21W self-canceling
Instruments .......................Tank-mounted, electronic speedometer with odometer;
.......................................................... Time-of-day clock; Dual resettable tripmeter
Indicator Lamps ...............High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics,
..............................turn signals, security system, 6-speed, low fuel warnings, ABS

Colour Options

Vivid Black; Dark Blue Pearl; Red Hot Sunglo; White Gold Pearl & Pewter Pearl; Flame Blue Pearl & Pewter Pearl; Red Hot Sunglo & Smokey Gold

Model Features

Black powder-coated engine with chrome treatment covers; Chrome, low-profile fuel tank console; Clear-lens reflector-optics headlamp; Full-length height adjustable rider footboards; Full-length height adjustable passenger footboards; New redesigned rider footboard supports for increased lean angle; Stainless steel,
“buffalo” handlebars; One-piece, two-up Road King classic seat; Clear, large Lexan quick-release detachable windshield; Injection-moulded GTX saddlebags with locks; ABS as standard; Retuned front and rear suspension for enhanced handling

Warranty

Warranty .................................................................24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval .........................................................First 1,000 miles (1,600 km),
................................................................. every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter