And carried forward with only modest upgrades until 2009, when it was extensively redesigned. The frame is distinguished by the location of the steering head in front of the forks and was the first H-D frame to rubber mount the drivetrain to isolate the rider from the vibration of the big V-twin.

History text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA.

Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King Technical specs

Motorcycle name	Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King
Year model	2008
Price as new	US$ 17595. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Color options	Vivid Black, Black Pearl, White Gold Pearl, Dark Blue Pearl (New), Crimson Red Sunglo (New), Two-Tone Suede Blue Pearl/Vivid Black, Two-Tone White Gold Pearl/Pewter Pearl (New), Two-Tone Crimson Red Sunglo/Candy Red Sunglo, Two-Tone Olive Pearl/Vivid Blac
Comments	Large Hiawatha headlamp and chrome nacelle; black powder-coated engine with chrome covers; detachable windshield; GTX-Nylon alloy lockable hard saddlebags; tank-mounted speedometer; air-adjustable rear suspension

Engine size	1573.3 ccm (96.00 cubic inches)
Type of engine	V2, four-stroke
Cooling system	Air
Fuel system	Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Starter	Electric
Exhaust system	Chrome, cross-over exhaust w/ dual mufflers and taper End Caps

Gearbox	6-speed
Clutch	Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath

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Insurance (kasko)

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Insurance risk segment

Medium-high

MTV (2026 tariff)

January

1.107 ₺

July

1.107 ₺

2026 Total

2.214 ₺

1,573 cc · 2008 model

Fuel cost (estimated)

310 ₺ / 100 km 3,10 ₺/km

4.35 L/100km (2008) × 71,30 ₺/L — Istanbul pump price

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Fuel consumption	4.35 litres/100 km (23.0 km/l or 54.07 mpg)
Greenhouse gases	100.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Rake (fork angle)	26.0°
Trail	157 mm (6.2 inches)

Front brakes	Single disc. Brembo. 4-piston calipers
Rear brakes	Single disc. Brembo. 4-piston calipers

Front tire	MT90-B16
Rear tire	MT85-B16

Overall length	2380 mm (93.7 inches)
Seat height	759 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Ground clearance	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Dry weight	335.7 kg (740.0 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	352.4 kg (777.0 pounds)

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