That’s all the reasons I love the Road king. Just a fuel gauge, and a speedometer. When go for long rides. I don’t want to be connected to society. I don’t want to constantly monitor gauges, I don’t bring coffee makes, televisions, mattress, and computers. Most of the time. I don’t even know where I’m going.

I finally bought my first motorcycle in April of 2021....and it is a Road King. I picked the Road King for many reasons. The Road King is very versatile being it has the bagger frame for long distance, yet it is nimble for a big bike and can be cruised around town or used as a commuter. The Road King will never go out of style, being it has what you need and not everything you want. Mine is a 2005, and doesnt look much different than one from the 90's or a newer model. There is no infotainment system which will be "outdated" in a couple of years, nor does it have a bunch of other bells and whistles which could fail/break. I wear a full helmet and added a Cardo packtalk which allows me to listen to tunes if I want. The Road King is my hot rod, long distance rider, commuter, and grocery getter all rolled up in one. But to each his own....all types of bikes out there for all types of people. Keep the rubber side down! ✌️

I own a 2017 Road King and love it. The Road King was not intended to be a full bagger. It was built for us old-school riders who want to get away from all the amenities of home. I don't own or watch TV, I don't even have a radio in my home. I sure don't want one on my bike. I ride for the freedom. It is my place to get away and clear my head and get some mental and emotional therapy. I did put on a phone cradle but rarely ever use it. Most times my phone stays at home unless I am taking a multi day trip. I wired in a Garmin dock for those few times I need directions in my face because I have to be somewhere at a certain time and unfamiliar with the area but it rarely ever sees my bike. It did have a windshield when I bought it but no lowers. Lets you know you are still alive when the June bugs hit you in the shin.😁 I did upgrade and add lighting to my bike because I ride at night as well. Nothing more peaceful than taking a long night ride on country roads. Not a another vehicle in site. I did a cross country trip on my 2008 1200 Low to attend my daughter's wedding back in the day and loved it. Wouldn't trade the experience for nothing. I wouldn't trade my Road King for a full bagger no way. If need be I can get the trunk for it and take it right back off again. ✌️

These are all the reason i love my RKS. Only radio i need is the sound of my exhaust. Plus in an endless sea of street and road glides you've got a road king. Love rolling up to rallies in a road king. You stand out.

Nice video. I’m 61. I’ve ridden from Atlanta, Ga to Dallas, Tx on a Softail. No problems with comfort or storage. Now I have a Road King, more comfort and storage (obviously) than the Softail. If I want a cigarette lighter or a place to store my phone, I’ll get a convertible. Love my King.

I've had 3 Road Kings, and they are my favorites of all. Pop the shield off, you have a beach cruiser. Load up the bags and a rear pack, travel across the country to CA. I loved the RK Classic with the wires wheels and white walls. Your bike is so iconic to your branding. ✌️ Army.

My first bagger was a 06 Road King with 20k miles, that I bought 7yrs ago for just under $10k so it was affordable for me as a first-time buyer. Since then I’ve added some performance upgrades and put down heavy miles on it. I got a batwing fairing w/speakers I can take on or off depending if I’m going on a long distance ride or just want to rock the vicla “cholo” style. I’m hitting 100k miles on the next oil change, so it’s definitely been tried & true.

You young guys are spoiled....The RK is a perfect for Guys who feel less is more.....PS....RK's and Heritages have been going Coast to Coast for many years without Radio's....Infotainment....and storage compartments in the fairing....

Dude a King is in a class of its own....I have a 2005 RoadKing I purchased brand new and have not had any issues what so ever....also have a 2014 StreetGlide purchased brand new, 2019 StreetGlide purchased brand new and a 2023 CVO RoadGlide which been in the shop already, but my RoadKing has never been in the shop only for maintenance so please don't dis the RoadKing. I will trust my King on the road for a long trip before my newer bikes. Living in Cali Ive been to 27 states on my King with no problems. Word!

I love my Road King. Sure there are things missing like tunes, etc. But I like the old school look.... 4:47 you don't need a tach, because you can HEAR when your bike needs to shift. A windshield has a bag to store stuff, your phone can go in your pocket. Get on & ride it.

A Road King was my first H-D and you are spot on with your assessment. Beautiful bike man.

I like your videos- just now saw this one. And while I love your style and honesty- as a 62 year old rider who has experience with other baggers-I now only own a Road King- and I travel from state to state-old school. I guess the newer riders need the doors and AC with full electronics- but again-is that really riding? I never take loud music when I go to relax at the beach- because if I do-I’m not there to enjoy why I went there for in the first place. I ride for the wind, the openness and freedom. That is the Road King experience that I ride for. Otherwise-I would take my wife’s SUV with AC and all the seat comforts and messages. Let’s get real here. Ride on and Be safe out there-from a 62 year old Harley rider that intents to keep riding even if it it eventually on a trike.

My first bike was the 2008 V Star 1100. It came with some hard saddle bags and that was it. No music. No screen. It did allow me to grow a deeper connection to just getting on the bike and embrace that therapy. When I got my RG tho......whew, was I blown away from all of the amenities, lol. Great video bro!

Your comparison of the difference with that wind blowing was Hilarious. In my younger days I never wanted a bagger rough it out on my V-Max everywhere. Went to a full dress 24yrs and never looked back

Nope. It's the opposite. The RK allows for the rider to experience the realness of riding, fully exposing one to the elements: wind, rain, dirt, rocks, bugs, etc. Being exposed fully to the elements (no screen) builds toughness and character. I got peppered to the dome, chest, and arms, by a swarm of bees the other day. It was beautiful. Being at one with your horse, feeling all, and hearing nothing but the sounds she makes, mixed with the wind, is spiritual. Now, after the blood, sweat, and tears (aka joy) spent riding miles of raw unshielded highway, RK riders earn the right to retire into the peaceful comfort of a two-wheeled car. 😉 Stay safe out there, Brother..

My first bagger was a 1980 Electra Glide. I took the windshield off, I took the saddlebags off, and rode it stripped down and loved it. I now ride a Wide Glide and have been riding it for years, no windshield, no bags, just a luggage rack and my whiskers following behind me. Love your channel, brother.

Don’t like phones, don’t like radios, don’t need anything but exhaust sound and open road. Just an old man on my RKC.

I think all the reasons you listed are good reasons for it to be your first bagger. You appreciate all the upgrades on the next one haha. I started on a Road King and I miss it, but it got stolen from me and I upgraded to a Road Glide. I rode the Road King 1000 mile days and it was just as comfortable as any other bike to me. I did have a windshield, deflectors, and a tour pack. With those additions it was everything I needed for sure.

My Road King is awesome! I just went moto camping with mine. You can do anything with a Road King because it doesn't have all that princess stuff that's just going to break. Anyone on a Road King just looks badass with the headlight and passing lights. You look like you own the road.

Thanks for the video man. Im going to test drive 2 bikes today and after seeing this, I now see little details that slightly steer me towards getting the Street Glide as my first bagger.

I just got my first HD and yes its a Road King special. I love it. Im going to add a custom batwing! A razor! And other lil things that we all do when we buy our 1st bike. Im not triping off who do like it. Its your personal opinion and I can respect it.

I've been debating on getting a road king or a switchback but my big question would be are the lower mounted speakers worth it at speed?

Sweet bike! Curious as to what handlebars you have on there?

Hey G, I love your channel and have watched most of your videos. You have given tge inspiration to get out on bike more and ride. Let me know when you come to Md/dc/va area so we can get a ride in. Be safe out there brother and keep doing what you do. Peace, AKA (Master chef).

My first bike was a wide glide. Still have it. A first bagger for a person really depends on who they are. If your focused and comfortable on a bike with the riding skills to back it up get a bike with all the bells and whistles. If your an easy person to distract then you don't need to be distracted by a button when the truck in front of you slams on brakes. Bells a whistle bikes I think are for people who have for years been comfortable on a bike and are first thinkers in safety. Some folks got enough sense to pull over and figure out something. Some do it at 70 miles an hour. Rolling dice there. Hey, great video and thanks for posting.

I ride a 2014 Road King. The reason I bought this bike is because of its simplicity, its a motorcylce, no frills bells and whistles. I don't even have a cradle for my phone on the handle bars, thow it in the saddle bags. I just love looking at that big chrome headlight bezel/housing and an unobstructed view of the road before me. I love the fact that it doesnt look like a rolling piece of plastic like its big brothers do. Yeah, I love creature comforts too and when I'm heading out on a really long road trip, Its on my BMW GS Adventure, the ultimate bike. Diggin your videos, keep up the good work.

Thank you very much for that particular video... frankly im coming from a harley 48...with a 2.1 gallon tank...i can only go about 60 miles before gassing up... knowing that i also need something bigger for longer trips...i was very confused with the different names these bagger bikes have. U helped clear it up a lot for me... thankyou from the pipmasta in miami lakes florida...

What brand are those speaker pods you have up front and are they any good I've been looking for some for my 16 Roadking

I think the road king is the best choice for a first bagger. The biggest reasons are, first it’s a lot lighter than the other baggers and you don’t have to contend with the extra weight of the fairing which is good if you’re upgrading from a smaller bike. Plus the road king has great maneuverability. I have a road king and an ultra limited. I can maneuver around a lot better on the king. The road king was my first bagger after coming from a sportster so I know first hand

I LOVE my Road King, was so close to trading it for a Road Glide but decided not to pull the trigger. I am still very happy with the Road King and took it from California to Virginia beach and back. The Road King is on a touring frame. All that said, I am with you in a sense, I know I will get a Street or Road Glide one day but I will hold onto the Road King for short trips or around town. As I want to make some upgrades on it. And have the... hmmm... Road Glide for longer road trip. Let's see what the future holds. New subscriber and enjoying your content. Stay safe!

2010 Road King Classic. First Harley. Bought in 2022 with 18,000 miles. Now has 38,000 and climbing. It’s heavy It’s slooooow The security system SUCKS…anybody but ME can start it. BUT It’s never leaked a drop, of anything It’s ALL DAY comfortable with several 600+ mile days It handles lightly once moving It has a sweet spot between 45 and 70 mph I can cruise in all day. The cruise control was a revelation to me! I’d like more power and less weight….but not if it mean impinging on any of its best qualities. I LOVE my Road King. ….but I’m keeping my ZRX.

I currently ride a sportster. After losing my wife when my daughter was 18 months old and then finding out at age 9 she has a terminal disease( chemo, transplant) I am financially ruined. I think people like me see the Road King as our only hope of a harley davidson touring model. Even used they're truthfully out of reach. The ability to make longer trips outweighs the downfalls easily. I still try to take a few trips but it's rough as through her struggles I let my health go. Open heart surgery, 1 hip replacement and another I can't afford to have make a lighter road king also more appealing. I agree with all your statements but for some......it's still a dream bike. Peace brother and safe travels.

97 road king was my first. None of those things u mentioned bothered me. Love the clean & classic look of it.

I love my RK. The only creature comfort I miss is a power port but other than that it's pretty versatile. I may end up getting a street glide eventually

Definitely an interesting take on the Road King. I’m planning on upgrading to either a Road King, Road Glide or Street Glide this spring from a VTX1300C. It’ll be not only my first Harley but also my first bagger.

Road King is probably one of the best bikes Harley ever made. It's the swiss army knife of the Harley models. Add a tour pack, wire in a phone charger/mount, a full face helmet w/ bluetooth and a comfortable touring seat and you've got a nimble trouble free no frills touring motorcycle that won't break the bank. Not to mention easy to customize. Great starter bagger IMO 👍🍻

My first bike ...a 2005 RKC!! Still have it. I just love the simplicity of it. I not ridng to drink coffee or listen to music.. its what I call a pure ride.

Road king was my 3 Harley. I LOVED IT!! Just like a few guys said in the comments, it’s just YOU and the road. No attachments. Just GO! I loved the openness. Went cross country with it like it was NOTHING!! I got a RG now for the highway, yes! But mannnn I will have another road king.

The RK is the easiest to customize. because of the points you made. also, its preference I prefer the look, it just suits my personal preference just did a trip from Houston to Flagstaff going through the Navajoe Res, up from Gallop NM round trip 3k miles creature comfort, is relative the batwing and the shark nose offer more wind protection, but the shark nose of the Road Glide doesn't cover one's hands. I added the hand guards from Memphis Shades to get the cold air off my hands and it did just fine. A lot is just preference.

I love my street glide. Would love to own a road glide limited one day, but I want a road king right now. For like you said, cruise around town, bike nights and stuff. Plus I like to enjoy the wind in my face every now and then. Be able to see around the front tires especially at night. The way the lights reflect off all the chrome in front of you is badass. Yes it would not be my first bagger but it would definitely be one of them in my garage.

I love my road king Wind issue: I have a windshield that I love Phone storage: T-bags makes a nice bag that mounts perfectly behind the dash against a windshield and holds A LOT of stuff. I’ve got under glow lighting, the road king gives me the touring ride, but also gives me the tight handling of a smaller frame bike, and handles Needles in Sturgis with ease. LOVE my road king, and would never buy the shark face ugly glide. And I have several from springer’s to full touring.

Interesting. I just went and test drove my (new to me 96 Road King). I was amazed at how calm the cockpit was with just the big windshield. I can't wait to bring it home. (X-Electra Glide owner....which I loved too).

Boo, boo! I have a 2009 Road King Classic. I have a windshield, and I can say without it can make your ride miserable. Space isn’t a issue, either add a tour pack or a luggage rack to strap down a bag. Good topic, glad to see your Road Glide is back up!!!

Street Glide ST for me. Love mines and I just added a tour pack, it’s perfect. Great video brother.

The road king look at it this way it’s a blank canvas motorcycle. It can be altered in anyway for any person. Yes, you have to buy accessories mount them on and those cost money. However, you can make the bike and tailor it to your liking. That’s what’s nice about the road king

22 Rk was my first bagger for all of the reasons you stated, if I want all that other stuff I take my truck. I want to ride with no distractions and escape and if I want to go for a rip and have fun I take my Kawasaki. Making a Harley fast never made sense to me, it is what it is perfection cruising down the road. Love the RG and SG just not for me.

I agree bro. I’m happy my road glide was my first bagger. Plan on getting a KANG later for bar hopping and in-ton stuff to save the miles on the GLIDE.

Last Harley Davidson I bought was a 1983 FXWG. Use to ride it 86 miles round trip to work. Still own it.

When I ride, I ride. I'm not looking to be amused or distracted. I want to be with the road. I want to hear my exhaust. If I need to have something to occupy my mind, I sing. I know I'm not in the majority here, that's OK with me; and that is why we have so many choices for baggers. If you are not comfortable with that, by all means get a bike with all the gadgets, or you can simply add them what you want to your RK. Thanks for the video.

Got a klock works windshield on my Road King, Works so well. No buffeting at all. I dont smoke and find a radio distracting. I am very happy with my Road King.

I went the other direction and found that I used the stereo less and less the more I road long distance. I liked my iPhone map better than HD maps. Adding a full size windshield and fork winder deflectors I got better wind protection on the Road Kind than I did with my Electra Glide. Also, a lot less distractions in my view (dash lights/gauges) at night. Granted I was mostly only riding Iron Butt rides. Oh also, I bought a tour pack for my road kind. Once you have heated grips and a tour pack it hard to live without them.

What yr is your king my 2012 has a shifter alert on it

I had a soft tail once and the wind buffeting is awful especially when you have the half helmet. The glasses feel like they’re going to fly off your face. I got a windshield and that helped but it takes the look away. I learned that if you’re getting on the freeway I would wear a full face helmet and I would wear my earbuds for my iPhone and it was actually very pleasant. I also think tall ape bars are going to cause you to catch a lot of air so I just stayed with low bars. I ended up getting a streetglide, it’s much better and you can travel long distances, oh and it has navigation and a stereo and air conditioning.

G kue how much road trip do you have planned for 2023.

Bro I have to say, I just bought my 2023 Road King Special. It came with the 114 etc,etc. I commute 102 miles round trip 5 days a week. The reason I bought it is to safe money on gas because my truck was killing my pocket spending $140.00 average vs $48.00 That been said. I wanted the street glide but even my road king is too expensive. I had a sportster 1200 custom for years bought it brand new and I had fun with it with power enough to take me anywhere I want to. This bagger is powerful,comfortable up until certain level. And you right I would love to have a batwing would be better having a street glide which is my dream bike. But with Harley prices I don’t know if I want to jump into it. So far I’m happy with it and I’m looking forward to add a good batwing on it. By the way mine came with rain mode, traction control, tire monitor, gear management with rpm etc.

ngl this video helped me understand the difference between bikes and preferences , thanks g I appreciate it

Had my Road King Classic since brand new in 2001 and love it to this day.

I have had a Road King Special, Street Glide Special and now the Road Glide Special, Street Glide ST and the Street Glide CVO. I bought the Road King Special as a second bike when I had the Street Glide Special because it was stripped down and it had the 114 vs the 103 on the 2015 Street Glide Special. I did have to put a windshield on it as the wind on the chest at highway speeds was too much and very exhausting over the miles and hours ridden. So I used the RKS for my short trips under 200 miles or so in a day. Ride safe and enjoy.

Where did u get the ape hangers?

My “In The Wind” bike is a Dyna Wide Glide, but that’s enough for me to know why all the reasons you don’t like that bike are exactly why a lot of us choose the “In The Wind” rides. Ride that Road King like you stole it and do it with a toothy assed grin.

I have 2011 RK and love it. I like the simplicity of the bagger. Like any bike you can make it comfortable to travel long distance. Don't forget it is the exact same frame as the street glide and road glide so it is comfortable. To end it all just get out there and ride no matter what it is.

Having owned both Electra and Kings, I go for the king every time. Less clutter, less weight, more raw motorcycle enjoyment. A faring with outlets, radio, and gauges is nice too though, but starts to resemble an auto once you pass a certain limit.

Very good information, I would have never known, thanks!

My first Bagger was a Police Road King.... No regrets. Thus far I've owned all 3 Touring Bikes. Currently on a Street Glide. 😁

I agree.. I also have both and luv both bikes. Like you said my road king is my hot rod for warm or hot days.. that wind is no joke comes right into your chess shield and all💪🏾

What size are them pullbacks?

Price point wise it's a great first bagger which gives you versatility to strip it down or dress it up. Each to their own.

I have a batwing and speakers and a charger port on my road king. Got slower after the batwing. Getting cam exhaust and tune now

Everyone loves what they have the best is what you will see. A bike with no fairing, tires you out on the highway. They are fine for short trip and around town. The most important thing is to get out and ride. For me it's Street Glide or no ride, but to each their own.

1 Irrelevant 2 Get a taller windshield or one with the flip 3 Less is more Reasons to get a RK 1 It’s like a convertible when you take the windshield off; 3/4 helmets with face shield recommended 2 The front end is lighter due to no fairing, great in curves 3 suspension on the RK, not RKS is taller, for a better ride 4 Easier to swap bars etc *Chrome **Everybody and their brother got a RG or SG ***Passing lamps on the real RK

Road King’s are great 1st “baggers” because they can be found for a lot less money than a lot of the others…that’s my #1 reason for suggesting it!

Just your opnion. There isn’t much extra space in the roadglide or streetglide fairing also. If you need extra buy an extra case on the back or bag on a sissybar. There are a lot of different windshields for the roadking also. And you don’t have the problem that the navigation becomes outdated and annoy other people with your loud music out of the speakers. You can buy navigation and bluetooth music to you ears and change that easily. So Roadking gives you more flexibility to make it your own. It is just one of the best HD’s ! 😀

I think these are all valid points to make when considering a bike for touring. I found your video searching for some answers for my own questions. Would it not be cost effective to buy a Road King and turn it into the touring bike of your dreams? I can buy a '16 Road King for about $16k or $17k (used and presumably MOSTLY stock from what I see). I can add all the touring details that come with the Road Glide for about $7k-$9 (Advanblack has everything you need color matched and I've built a cart around the RoadGlide for under 8K) this includes luxury custom tour pack with speaker pods, lowers with speaker pods, crashbar, FRAME mounted fairing, etc. Add speakers and amps and you're set. This puts me at $26k total (w/o labor) for a fully custom touring bagger. You can't buy that and even if you could, it may cost you about the same or more. Nobody has really done what I suggest from the looks of it. I'd love to see one someday.

It’s my first bagger. Although I’d love an infotainment center, I love my road king. So unique.

I would love to see a video on what made you fall for baggers and the Road Glide as your bike of choice. I agree though on the lack of tech on the Road King, especially given the price for the Special models. It’s the smoothest bagger ride out there, but not much of a value unless you absolutely crave the simple stripped down thing. I still like it though.

Don’t want a radio don’t want a tach don’t want a windshield just want don’t want bags I took them off too each there own that BIKE SOUNDS SICK 🇺🇸🤙

I currently have a 2019 Road Glide Ultra I purchased as a new previous-model-year bike in the fall of 2020 for a great price. But am considering trading it in on a (gently) used 2021 Road King Special. The ‘19 RGU is my second full-on Harley bagger (I had a 2007 Street Glide prior to that). I thought the RGU would be the “dream bike”. While great at speed, handling it at slower speeds, parking lots, or tight spaces is a bear. After two seasons I’ve done numerous mods to try to get it more to my liking however there is nothing that an be done about the weight. I recently tried a RKS at a Harley ride day and really liked it. The same H-D dealership happened to have a ‘21 RKS in their used bike section. Windshield, wind deflectors and 14” apes already added. I don’t tend to use the stereo on my RGU on longer rides/trips anyway, plus have helmet bluetooth for tunes when in the mood (which I find I can hear better at highway speeds anyway). And find I used Google Maps on my phone for navigating rather than the stock H-D nav system. I also find the RKS much easier to handle at slower speeds than the RGU. However I have invested a lot in upgrades on the RGU including a very recent change to Ohlins shocks over the past winter. So I’d be taking a hit with that by trading it in so soon after having added them. Unfortunately I am not in position to own the RGU and the RKS so have to decide. Many of the things you say make the RK suck are the things I see as preferable for me. But again this would be my third, not first, bagger. I’m thinking the more basic setup of the RKS vs the weight/bulk of the RGU make the RK preferable for me. To me the biggest downside of the RK vs the RG is I’d lose the ability to charge my phone as I ride, without some sort of mod to the RKS, which is particularly handy on long rides/trips, which I do often, not to mention the loss of the creature comforts the RGU offers. However I’m sure adding a charging port is a relatively easy/inexpensive mod. I wish I could afford both, but it is a tough decision for me. Your video is definitely giving me food for thought though. Thanks for posting this one! 👍

What year is your Roadking

I had 3 Road Kings and as a short distance and around city I love the way it is and handles after 40 hrs riding HD at 74 I ride a fat boy114 and 22 HD low riderS

I love my road king classic with a windshield. My road king came with speakers and an outlet for an mp3. Of course if I had the money I would get a road glide though for all those things you said

First pulled up you on your accident....I Died!....Then learned you rebuilt your Scoot. I also had a crash and one of your Brothers said PTSD and how to overcome as you did. For me it's also been a 3 year period but am doing it and using both of your advise.. Both of you can hardly realize how much you mean to a downed Biker just with your Videos. As a Cracker also saw what love all of you showed to one another at the Hotel meeting. No guns or patch shit just LOVE for one another. All Bikers should learn from this and pass the PEACE. Sure hope to shake and meet you on the road. Jim Miller.

😅 honestly...i like the way you explain everything.....just pure speak...even if i dont agree Big respect to you man💯👌🏻.. Im a new subscriber Thank you keep it up.... Greetings from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦💐🌴

U just named every reason why I love my King! It’s a beautiful bike!

Now you know why all the old school bikers had jackets with 187 pockets.

You forgot curse control. I just bought my 2016 Road Glide like you. I just put almost 1400 miles in under 2 weeks. Radio and curse control are the bomb. My beautiful CVO Convertible is nice but not the mile eating machine that the Road Glide is. Thanks for sharing the Truth with the crew.

I just bought a 2012 RK, I'm so excited to ride it. It is set up for a woman and has a windshield. Just want to crush some iles on it. Thanks for your review. I'm happy with it.

Brother, your RK looks great. I have 2017 and love it. I have had all 6 Harleys myself and agree with you on the differences. But something about a simple clean bike to roll on.

Owned 2 street glides now a RK. I miss the out of my SG when highway riding. Otherwise it’s all air and opportunity. Kind of enjoy being back to the basics and all the reasons I begin riding 2 wheels to begin w

What kind of handlebars are those?

kudo's to you ! there is so much wind for HOURS OUT THERE ! ROADKINGS LOOK GREAT but you nailed it as a BARHOP and that is VERY COOL !

You should never be looking at your tach to shift, you should go by sound or feel. If you're spending your time looking at the tach, then you're not paying enough attention to the road. Personally removing the radio and other distractions for a new rider is the best thing for them. They learn to ride, they learn how it feels to be open and vulnerable, and teaches them respect for the bike, the road, and just how easy it would be to get hurt. I think you're a better rider when you learn on a more open bike like a Road King so when you get to the Street Glide or Road Glide you're riding is more instinctual and you can afford the other distractions like the radio, etc.

I want a Harley which one do you recommend?

I agree with you even though the Road King is my all time favorite bagger. I own a Street Glide & a Road King myself and aiming to get a Road Glide next.

I love the Road King. I currently ride a Street Glide but one day I will have a Road King. Wouldn't trade the SGS for it though. That being said depends on why you want a bagger. If you only want one to ride locally it's fine. If you want a bagger to actually ride some distance then I agree with you.

I actually have a Road King as my first Bagger, the only thing that I don’t like about it, is that you have to look down to see how fast you’re going. Other than that, I love it! However, if I did have to money to spend on another Bagger, I’d buy the Fast Johnnie Road Glide.

I've been riding a 2012 StreetGlide for 11 years now. I'm retired from work and my knees are going bad now. If they get worst, instead of giving up riding I bought a Dyna Wideglide as a backup bike because its much lighter than my StreetGlide. My WideGlide is fun to ride but, I may end up with a RK as the last bike I own.

Road kings are stealthy, you can ride solo and look proper or you can toss a sissy bar and a tombstone windshield on it and travel long distance with a passenger, with a road glide or street glide you are stuck in heavy touring mode only, and in the heat those farings block the much needed wind, love my king.

If you do a lot of interstate and you want an entertainment system on the bike the RK isn’t your bike. If you don’t want a computer screen on your bike and want a comfortable bike still easy to maneuver in town that’s hands down the coolest looking bagger, the Road King Special is your ride.

I’ve NEVER owned a bike with a fairing, that’s why my Road King Special is the perfect first time bagger!! Peace.

I love the road king however , for better wind deflection batwing and Road glide are the best specially for storage