As a HD owner for many years I can state 100% honestly, once you go to the HD touring frame eg RK and Electra Glides you wont want to ride any other. The King is the great all rounder for street city riding - long hauling across Australia 5000 km runs, if you have good extra sissy bar mounted bags. I run an Ultra for serious long hauls but shes a heavy fat beast in slow city rides. Anyone can ride one after you get use to the 430 kg weight. Id go for the King for the best of both worlds if I didn't have my Ultra. Keep the shiny side up 🇦🇺

@simotofoto

10 ай бұрын

Cheers dude hugely grateful for your insight here thanks for sharing ✌🏻

RoadKing Special is a great touring bike. Have a 2021 and totally love it.

@simotofoto

6 ай бұрын

Totally agree!

Great video ... looking at getting one of these ... at the mo i have a low rider s ... was trying to explain to my mate the difference, we was in a pub talking bike's ... i said, "Go tell the girl behind the bar that you ride a bike ... He had to explain what his bike was. It's a suzuki gsxr 1000 rr, and it's a sports bike. That's why he had one piece set of leathers on ... I walked up and said it was a Harley-Davidson job done with a leather jacket and rider jeans on ... lol

There is a simple answer to having no screen , it’s a back rest . I have the same bike and rode London to Sicily as my first big trip no screen , 2-up all our camping gear . I bought this bike because there’s no screen or fairing , if folks want a screen buy a street glide or road glide , with a back rest there no drama sitting at 90mph or more for hours on end . I think the thing is people like the idea of a motorcycle but really want a Tesla . Great video on the bike .. ❤

@simotofoto

Ай бұрын

Cheers man

I love the rugged simplicity of my 2020 Roadking. I have the passing lights of course,... and on long highway stretches the cruise control is a great thing to have!... Also recently I added a set of Memphis Shades hand guards that I know will e a hand-saver in the cold and rain!... Cheers!

@simotofoto

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Awesome review .. The one motorcycle u need in ur garage is RKS !! it very versatile.. I take it work , tour thousands of kms , highway pegs n rider back rest make a big difference in touring .. have been through number of Harleys .. one thing that stayed is the 22 Denim Green RKS .. what a bike !! Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

@simotofoto

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing and greetings to Australia from Scotland :)

Had my rks just over 4 years now. Still love it!❤

@simotofoto

8 ай бұрын

What colour did you go for?

@Flyingscotsman3

8 ай бұрын

@@simotofoto twisted cherry....a sorta maroon. Done lots to it over the time, hd hammock seat, stage 1, 13" rear suspension and lots more. It's the best and most versatile hd model imo, of the whole line up. Wont ever sell it.😁

@FrensTimmerpens

8 ай бұрын

@@Flyingscotsman3the 13” shocks is a must! More suspension travel….and! More clearance….and corners much sharper! 👍🏼👍🏼

Suits you sir. Good to see you enjoying a Harley Si.👍

@simotofoto

10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Good video. I love mine after modding for me as a shorter rider. Out of the box it’s set up for about a 6 foot tall person. Really glad you didn’t spend 20 min going over all the same info over again and gave us your opinion right off the go.

@simotofoto

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad your loving the Roady Road King :)

Excellent review as ever mate, I seen one of these down in Czech Republic and instantly loved the looks, it was stripped back no bag or screen and it just looked and sounded awesome, I would certainly consider one if I could two up tour to Europe, I’m a bit like you in that my Tiger is super practical and comfortable almost too easy nowadays to tour with a GS or Tiger this certainly would be an option, need to get a ride on one 👍

@simotofoto

9 ай бұрын

Get a shot of one the boys at HD would be delighted to get u out on one Lawrence, hope your well fella

@lawriemoto

9 ай бұрын

Cheers Simon, aye will get a wee shot on one 👍

Hi Si, great videos, good to recognise areas that I know, a friendly voice / accent and real day-to-day use of a motorcycle...although driving a Monkey Bike on a motorway might be pushing the boundaries🙂. As well as other manufacturers bikes, I've had a mixture of Harley's throughout the years from a Sportster back in the early 90's to Softails and Touring models...and they've all improved massively over the years. I'm tempted with the Road King (and have been for some time), but the Triumph Rocket 3 that you drove recently, is a really interesting option to consider. Before I go for a test ride on both, I'd be interested to hear how you would compare them...allowing for the fact that you openly declare that you work for a Triumph dealer🙂

@simotofoto

3 ай бұрын

Hey Mark, not ridden the Rocket for a while but I will be dropping a review on the new Rocket 3 GT storm shortly, keep an eye on the channel for my thoughts. Cheers Si

@markabz2855

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Si, I will look out for your next review. I'll probably try them out back to back.

Excellent Vid Si,... My Brother in law has one of those, 2006 ??, that's an orangy-red rather than the red-line red, 107 if I remember right. Full kit on it, ( tall boy wind screen, bags etc. ), Anyway.... His eldest has the Break Out, ( He's your stature ...), But I haven't been down to the coast here since Covid, ... So trying to give you any info on his thoughts is a wash. I'm a Yamaha cruiser fan by comparison, So I trend after the Bolt, Stryker and Raider genre...Currently riding a Bolt, .... the "Metric" Sportster.... lol Stay Safe

@simotofoto

9 ай бұрын

Cheers Yamahog thanks for sharing dude and you also stay safe bro :)

Great review, I was sorry to see an end to the standard road king. Those road kings aren't cruisers, they are touring bikes. At the beginning of the touring range right enough.

@simotofoto

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan, never ridden the standard Road King

Awesome bike man, considering one myself. Wish they had the 117 on them to. Do you notice any difference on these made in thailand models compared to the USA made? 🇺🇸 Thanks

@simotofoto

4 ай бұрын

Haven't really noticed any difference to be honest

@enrico1856

4 ай бұрын

Ok great. Rife safe

second to none

I don’t mind riding around on a bike without wind protection or a screen. I bought a bike not a car, so everything I’ve owned for probably 10 years has been “naked”. The Road King is the best looking of the Harley lineup I think to my eyes.

@simotofoto

6 ай бұрын

Don't disagree with it being the best looking although I do like the Breakout also

R18 ?

@simotofoto

10 ай бұрын

Would love a go on one Stewy

Enamoured much? 😊

Springfield Darkhorse over a Road King all day every day. Cheers 🍺🍺🍺🍺🇳🇿

@simotofoto

10 ай бұрын

Never ridden one

@MerrittW

10 ай бұрын

I wouldn't bother they have an alloy frame fork head snaps if over tied down to hard @@simotofoto