I’m done with everything blacked out. Road king is gonna be my next bike

I got a Road King, but it's a '99 model...one of my favorite bikes...just the basics, no frills, you, the bike & the road...love it...

Classic, traditional, chrome, KING! Don't even have to talk, speaks for itself. Just ride........ Thanks for vid.

I have a road king and love it, and I know you will too. Congratulations. You will love riding without the windshield.👍

I feel the same way as far as having fairings with video screens and controls all over them. I like a bike that provides the motorcycle experience and not feel like an RV on two wheels. My Harley doesn't even have a windscreen. I love the color of that Road King, gorgeous!

Just got mine, best decision I’ve ever made

Chrome was never out. Beautiful bike bro

You can’t never go wrong with the Road King! It’s beautiful!

I just watched this video yesterday. Fell in love with the bike immediately. This AM I looked at my dealers inventory and they had exact same bike in stock. Went there and bought it. So excited to pick it up tomorrow or Friday. Thanks for the great video!!

Beautiful bike! Blacked out parts are so over rated. Chrome is king! I love the idea of a Road King over a Road Glide or Road Street. The unobstructed view is so refreshing. Also... the only music I want to hear on my motorcycle is the sound of the wind and the roar of the engine.

Great job with the video the bike looks great thank you for getting good angle pictures that truly let's people see the crimson color .

I rode all three touring models and decided on my 2019 Road King for the exact same reasons you did. The fairings are nice on the highway but there is something raw about the Road King that's exhilarating. I've subscribed and looking forward to your next videos.

Picked up a 2021 Road King in billiard red and it is by far one of my favorite bikes ever. It refreshing to ride a bike without an infotainment center, I find myself being more engaged in the ride and not being distracted by all the crap. Good luck with your new bike

Thank u very much for video I am purchasing a 2021 road king tomorrow and this was much help .

I did same from 2020 Road Glide to newish 2018 Road King (1000) miles on her, I agree totally with your comments. Great video.

Love it, I just bought one today. Black and Chrome. She is gorgeous!

I ride a Road King. Love the removable windshield. For around town and trips under 2hrs. I take it off. I also have a mustang police sold seat with the air shock--Sweet! That is comfort.

Great vid brother, I went from a street glide to road king special for the same reasons. Enjoy the new ride!

It was down to a 21’ Road Glide or the Road King and I’m gonna go with the Road King simply because of the aesthetics and the openness. The RK years/decades down the road won’t be as outdated as a RG/SG (new infotainment system, fairing style, etc) while the RK will still maintain that classic Harley look. Plan on picking up the Billiard Red RK within the next few months

Josh, thank you for share your first impressions of your amazing and gorgeous new motorbike. Wish you the best roads and adventures. Congratulations from Brazil, brother!!!! I have a very good Suzuki VStrom 1000, but Harleys is my dream!

Really great review video! Great content! Keep up the good work!

After watching this video, I bought the exact same 21 RK in crimson red and stonewash white pearl. Thank you.

Nice bike! I have a RKS myself and I'll always have a RK in my collection. I like the 2 tone paint you have and the chrome is making a comeback for sure.

I have an '09 RK standard in Red Hot Sunglo and absolutely love it! I can't go anywhere without at least 1 person tell me what a nice bike it is. Nice choice Josh!

The nostalgia factor. Exactly how I feel about my Heritage in two tone Deadwood Green. The Road King will be my next bike! New sub!!

I agree, I like the traditional bikes. That's why I bought the 18 heritage. I have the 107 as well and have up graded to a stage 2. I continue to make changes to it to make it my own.

I do love my 2019 Road King Standard. Wind buffeting was an issue when I first got it. I have since installed the fork mounted wind deflectors that Harley offers and have no issues now. The 107 has plenty of power but I have since installed Zipper's Red Shift 468 cam. Wow what a difference!! The extra power is great for riding two-up with my wife. I know you will enjoy the Road King. Stay safe.

Literally just ordered this exact bike two days ago. Hoping to have it by early July. It’s a beautiful machine bro. Enjoy it and be safe out there

Just beautiful I gave up my roadglide cvo 2011 and I am really leaning towards a roadking

I purchased the same bike in July of 2021. Love the bike !! It is currently getting stage II done to it and swapping out to Carlini Pist Ape 12" bars w/ Kahuna heated grips and ready for spring of 2022 ! The absolute only thing I have had any issue with is the High Beam Indicator light. I will probably cover it with a piece of tape this spring.

Nice comparison. Yeah the King is on my short list, for the very same reasons you mentioned. 🤘👍

I have a black and chrome. I am I. Live with the classics Old Chevys Old Ford The Road King is nostalgic! And handles very very nicely. I had 36000 on my old 88 regular oil changes and brakes tires tighten up services, never had a repair needed. Never on the side of the road. I'm hoping these new electronics and revised cable clutch proves to lead this bike to alit of performance upgrades. The M8 is UNREAL with power

I just traded in my Road Glide for a New 21' King. Best choice I have ever made when it comes to buying a bike. I got the two tone and man I love it. People thought I was nuts to go from a glide to a King, but they will be back just as I am, and you are.

Great looking machine. Like my Springfield, I too like to see the road in front of me with no ferring to obstruct my view. Ride safe and enjoy that beautiful machine.

If I was riding two up it would be the RK for sure. Lovely bike. At the end of the day I went with a sport glide 107 as it felt like a baby RK and perfect for solo riding with plenty of pull. Simple is great and nothing like a clear view of the fender for connecting with the road. Enjoy the RK. A beautiful machine.

Congratulations from "Down Under". Gorgeous looking motorcycle. Nice to hear that you want to keep it as HD as possible. I've subscribed to your site to see what you do with it. Good luck with your new project and keep up the videos.

Lovely bikes! I'm a bit more budget conscious tho, I've had my 2010 Heritage Softail since 2012....everytime I work on it I just love it more. The aesthetic is very much in line with your views from the RK. I love the feel of flying an open cockpit plane real close to the ground. ;) happy cruising

Love it! I put a pair of 12 in. Wild Chubbys on my 2020 road king. The improved feel is amazing!

Beautiful bike, congratulations. I hired a street glide for 14 days and then bought the 2020 Road King standard and I love it. The 107 engine is, in my opinion, the better of the two, with much stronger low down torque.

Another thing I like about my Road King is the QD windshield. I like to pop it off and go for short rides plus the bike really looks great without it.

I went from roadglide ultra to roadking special. Chrome to black. You are so right on how not having the fairing makes it feel so much more flickable.

I just bought a black and chrome 2021 RK last week. Mine came with the heel shifter. So far I've just put on some Rinehart DBX 4.5 slipons, and putting some Lexin q3 chrome bullet shaped speakers on today.

I bought my 2000 Roadking in ‘03, carburetor and all. It’s antiquated when compared to the new bikes and I’ve have a time over the last several years updating things to keep it rideable and comfortable. Over the last 5 to 10 years I’ve added a Harley-Davidson tour park, progressive touring shocks, a newer Mustang Royal touring seat, cams, new stock wheels, Memphis shades windshield and don’t forget about the new brakes and other expensive necessary things. I say this because I actually had the first Tour glide ultra here in ‘89 and after all my years of riding, I still get a charge from riding my simple Roadking instead of a full dresser with head banging stereo. I’ve thought about buying a newer bike when I’m facing another expensive repair but I’m determined to ride this beautiful older bike until I can’t ride anymore. Now I did buy another bike 3 years ago to add something different to the garage. It’s a 2000 Heritage softail, same beautiful Suede green and black paint and even a carburetor. Even has the same Harley-Davidson accessories as the Roadking installed by the previous owner. A match made in heaven just for me. So the moral of the story is that I’m delighted to see that others have realized that keeping it simple and comfortable can be a very good idea. I’ve done a hundred demo rides over the last few years and still can’t convince myself that newer is always better. I would love to have a new Roadking but then I would have to buy a tourpak, riders backrest and the heel shifter too. So I’ll admire the new bikes that the others are riding while they admire my beautiful, almost an antique original paint Roadking sitting next to theirs.

I hear you in the chrome. I have a ‘19 heritage and it’s the same blacked out look. It’s okay but I find I add chrome. The engine guards , the sissy bar and rack etc. I like the bike as it’s easy to strip the bags and screen. However I am finding I like longer rides and I will be going with a road king next for the suspension , hard bags and comfort 2 up. This video helped me decide what I want in my next ride.

Congrats on your new bike. I totally agree with you on riding something different. For the same reason I got the 2021 chromed out Fatboy. I wanted a bike most riders don't have.

What a beautiful Road King! I wasn't sure about this color at first, but the more I see it the more it is growing on me. I still ride my 1998 King and thoroughly enjoy it. It is so much fun taking the windshield off on a hot summer day and cruising in the wind. I did take out a new 107 model last year but just couldn't make the deal work. It made plenty of power and even if it gives up a few HP to the 114, the bike also weighs almost 100 lbs less than the Road Glide or Ultra models. It is indeed a special feeling riding a Road King. Enjoy.

I absolutely agree with all the reasons you went with this bike. I had 2010 Street Glide for 10 years. Just picked up a 2020 RK Standard in Stone Washed White Pearl. I wanted to see the road again-don't been a stereo. The 107 is plenty I find. I love this bike-Enjoy!

I get nervous AF watching these highway vids from this angle - and yes- I ride all the time 😆

I can already feel myself drifting towards a RK. I’m on a 2019 Heritage Classic 114, my first Harley, and my first bike after returning to riding after a 30 year kid-raising break. Thanks for mentioning Texas Harley Davidson, my home dealership. Great people.

Totally understand this position all through. You are absolutely right all points of subjective areas in my opinion.

Sick! The Road King is an amazing motorcycle! I’m excited to see what you do with this one.

Just picked up the exact same bike up here in Oregon. Moved from my ‘08 Fat Boy. I had my Fat Boy bagged out and have toured all over - 85,000 miles. My new Road King will take me cross country in June. Great job on the video! Come up to Oregon and ride!

All that cleaning , chrome. The blacked out bike was bad ass.

nice bike mate congrats i love the old style look

Great video! I came across it because I was looking for videos about the new Road Kings. I have a 2017 Road Glide Special that I love. It was the first new bike I ever bought, but after 50k miles I'm really wanting to kinda "start over". I'm torn between the Road King or Electra Glide Standard. Great video. Thanks!

Great video! Im really thinking of a road king!

Enough of black bikes, i love chrome is special and luxury. I love the Road King it is simply the best of the best.

I love my 2015 Road King. And for the same reason. Just looks like a Harley Davidson. I love looking at the big headlight and the passing lamps. I love chrome! I love seeing the open road. 😎🤟

Loved the video because it was my EXACT thinking when I sold my 19 Road Glide Special and bought a 20 Road King a couple of months ago. Now I know I’m not crazy for what I did. I absolutely love my Road King. It’s everything I love about Harley’s.

👍 like your video! Refreshing point of view about the descision to leave the roadglide for the roadking! I can relate to your switch from black little lesser traditional Harley to the classic roading chrome.i myself are about to decide between roadglide, streetglide or roadking… This gives me more insight to the R-king… like this bike also,m… it’s not easy, but thanks! Enjoy, Ride safe, greetz from a fan fom Holland, the Netherlands, yes the land of the klumps! 😁🇳🇱

Love my 2010 King that I bought brand new and now have 85k miles on. The most beautiful feature of the bike to me is the headlight nacelle. It's just too wonderful to hide.

Chrome is exactly what should be on a Harley. It’s actually easier to clean.

Couldn't have said it any better ... You nailed all the right points with this review....I just found your channel 🤙🤟

Good luck with it!

I like your choice. Reminds me of my riding days.

Congrats! I didn't know you could get a new one with spoked rims??? Nice!

Just got a Road King. amazing machine

Beautiful bike, love the chrome

beautiful color, I love the road king standard

I had three of them 01, 10 ,17 I love them all and they were black and chrome

I just found your channel , I like the new road king too . I have a 2014 Heritage Softail classic I love the look of the front end too. I wish I lived in LA but I live clear across country in Ellijay Georgia so I guess it won’t be anytime soon that I’ll be able to ride with you. But I will enjoy what you do with your new bike . Take care.😎👍

The sense I get from this bike is smoothness.

Nice video! I bought a Road King about a month ago, same color configuration. love it! I noticed that my right leg heats up quite a bit on longer rides and I heard that the stage 1 upgrade helps alleviate that. I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with it!

Ride a 19’ FLTRXS myself, but I’ve always loved the RK. Beautiful bike brother !

I own a 2013 Road King Classic and as my first touring bike : I luv it ....!

I love my '18 Road King. I've considered trading for an Indian Challenger because of the engine, but I can't go back to a fairing. I like the RK for the same reasons you've given.

The funny thing I went to Harley to buy either the street glide or the road glide and I end up buying the 2022 road king lol I fell in love with it. I got the two tone gray and black with the blue stripe. Can’t wait to ride it still freezing here in New York. But I left it in the dealer and I already put the pipes on it with the intake and the tune also got a lot of stuff to put on it.

Congrats Josh!! Your bike is beautiful! Plenty of videos on KZfaq showing just how nimble Road Kings are. If I get one my goal is to master the low speed maneuvers 17 foot wide u turns ect.. Enjoy 😉

That's a beautiful, gorgeous bike. Well done and the very best of luck with it. I myself was convinced I was gonna get the new fatboy, but after looking at your bike I'm torn. Seems like for similar money you get more for your money with the road king. Bags, windshield, engine guards

Beautiful paint.

Congratulations! Beautiful bike! Ride safe and enjoy the ride. God bless

dude you had the right idea . i went on line and found a older RKC 2012 with rare paint color runs like a top . just love the bike ..two tone Midnight blue pearl and brilliant silver pearl , i can't go anywhere with out people asking me what color it is or just saying nice bike ..they think its a custom paint and its great a HD color .. i did not see any thing wrong with the black out controls . as long as they work correctly i get to keep some of that cash for gas and oil changes .. RKC rocks . i should know 50 years ridding . and that's why i stopped to watch your video . is the 2021 the basic same bike .. hell YES and for good reason .. great color dude .. stay safe stay free

I absolutely love this bike!

Personally I don’t like chrome, but if you want that classic Harley look, a chrome road kind was the best way you could go in my opinion. Classy for years to come👌🏼

I bought the same one and love it!

Long live the king, the road king.

Congrats man! I love chrome!

Love Road kings. Mine is a Road King s. The only thing that bothers me in RK classic that the cables are out. I would change the handlebar into a beefy one and hide the cables inside. Btw, you bike’s colour is marvellous 👍🏻

WOW! Gorgeous Bike! I CANT WAIT TILL I CAN GET A ROAD KING!

Beautiful bike. Congrats.

Yes sir, 2020 Road King billiard red, just bought last year.

It's glowing

That’s a beautiful looking road king

I own a 2017 Road King with the M8 107 and ABS. I just love my motorcycle. I love the retro look of the King. I have the vivid black with Chrome. I also struggle with fairings but It’s not that I don’t like those bikes.

I understand what you mean about blacked out bikes. I have a 2018 Iron 1200 and it is all black. I recently bought a 2022 Heritage Classic all chrome. They set next to each other now and the Classic really stands out. I also understand you about seeing the road in front of you. I traded in my 2017 Street Glide Special for the Heritage. It is so nice to look through the wind shield and see the front head light and the road. I didn't like the dark wind shield on some of the other Heritages. It blocked out what I wanted to see. The Heritage makes me feel like I'm riding a motorcycle. The Street Glide made me feel like I was in a car with a dashboard. I'm considering taking a drimal and removing some of the black off the blacked out mags on the sportster to give it some kind of shine. Like the older Nightsters had.

Bike looks great. Been thinking of upgrading from a 2012 Deluxe. New bike has to be red, chromed out this maybe the next bike. 👍

I love that color way . I hope they come out with a white and blue paint job. That would look even better

Purchased the same bike in May 2021. Absolutely awesome! Loving the colors and the chrome. The Road King truly is The King of the Road! And it will never look dated because it already looks classic. Only complaint is the junk stock seat but I'm working on replacing it with a Saddlemen Road Sofa soon.........Safe travels!

Has a classic look for sure but definitely am in the camp of the black out bikes. Even the road king special is nice. I couldn’t give up my radio on the street glide

Nothing wrong with a bit of bling, i just got the heritage in this color and put whitewalls on it. I think blacked out bikes will slowly fade and chrome will get more popular once again. Glistening in the sun, cant beat it.