Road King

2001 Harley-Davidson Road King Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2001 Harley-Davidson Road King relies on a 1449 cc (88.4 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 67 HP (48.9 kW) at 5,400 rpm while maximum torque reaches 110 Nm (81.1 lb-ft) at 3,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 46.2 HP per liter and a 2,300 rpm working window between peak torque (3,100 rpm) and peak power (5,400 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the Road King measures 345 kg (761 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.15 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 692 mm (27.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,612 mm (63.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.9-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 165 km/h (103 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 13 indexed model years from 1996 to 2022, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.