2012 Harley-Davidson Road King® Classic

2012 Harley-Davidson Road King® Classic pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Touring
MSRP
$19,599
Warranty
24
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Touring
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Harley-Davidson
Display Name
Road King(R) Classic
Year
2012
Make
Harley-Davidson
Engine Brand Name
Twin Cam 103(TM)
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
100 / 135.6
Torque RPM
3250
Cooling
Air
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)
98.6 / 3.88
Stroke (mm/in)
111.3 / 4.38
Displacement (cc/ci)
1687.9 / 103
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Premium
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
42
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Combined)
5.6
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
9.59 / 6.65 / 4.94 / 4 / 3.41 / 2.88
Reverse
No
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Chromed
Yes
Tire Brand
Dunlop(R)
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Speed Rating
67H
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
65
Rear Tire Speed Rating
81H
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) 130/90 R16 67H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) 180/65 R16 81H
Brake Brand Name
Brembo(R)
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.5 / 292.1
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.5 / 292.1
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
Yes
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.85
Wheelbase (in/mm)
63.5 / 1612.9
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
10.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
773 / 350.6
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
810 / 367.4
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
6 / 22.7
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.18
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Leather
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
26.7 / 678.2
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips
Standard
Chain Guard
No
Chassis Protectors
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
Yes
Tank Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender Trim
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender Trim
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Tank Divider
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Service Reminder
Standard
Warranty (Condition)
Limited
Destination Charge
380
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Side Case Mount
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Folding
Yes
Windshield Brand
Lexan(R)
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
No
Tinted
No
Height
High
Side Case Material
Leather
Number Of Side Cases
2
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Leather Storage
Standard
Helmet Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounting Bar
Standard
Passing Lamps
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Engine Immobilizer Brand
Digitally Encoded Security System(TM) (DESS)
Power Outlet
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
User Reviews
4 reviews
  • My Best Riding Experience.
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jun 13, 2020

    I absolutely love the HD Road King Classic (I wish they were being made in the US). The simplicity, the spoked wheels, the leather bags, the white wall tires, and the avalanche of aftermarket parts. It was such a joy and a beauty to behold.

    For my retirement, I purchased a brand new ...

    The current 2020 HD Road Kings have lots of the same appeal of the 2012 Classic. Though cosmetically different, the 2020 RK it's still sexy, with its updated colors, hard bags and Slicer II Cast Aluminum wheels. My favorite 2020 color is Silver Pine/Spruce.

    I'm 56 years young and have been riding since I was 13. I've lost count of the number of motorcycles I've had the pleasure to ride and own. Having said that, my 2012 Road King Classic was the best riding experience I've had on a motorcycle. I'm retired now and I don't think I'll ever be able to afford a motorcycle again, but at the very least I have plenty of found experiences. No one will ever take those away. If you own one, enjoy the good times and make lots of good memories.

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  • 2012 Road King Clasic
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jul 07, 2014

    I've owned about 10 motorcycles over the past 35 years and my 2012 Road King Classic is by far the best. Recently did an Iron Butt Saddlesore 1000 traveling 1110 miles in 17.5 hours on it and the trip was almost effortless. Very comfortable the whole trip with the stock seat. Cruise control and ...

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  • Always have a smile while riding my king
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 03, 2013

    I own a kawasaki concours 14 which i think is a great motorcycle and fun to ride when going fast... I wanted to buy a second motorcycle that would give me some fun without having to go fast as a jet.... The road king classic is a fun bike even at slow speed and has enough power to not be a slow bike... ...

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  • So much style!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Mar 07, 2013

    This bike runs SO much smoother than my buddy's 2008 Suzuki Boulevard C109R. Even the saddle bags are bigger. He can't even fit his whole walker in his. Quit playing with the kids and just get a Harley.

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