Harley-Davidson Road King Special vs Honda Gold Wing: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Harley-Davidson Road King Special (2021-present) and the Honda Gold Wing (2018-2025), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Harley-Davidson Road King Special 95 hp, Honda Gold Wing 125 hp.
- Torque: Harley-Davidson Road King Special 165 Nm, Honda Gold Wing 170 Nm.
- Weight: Harley-Davidson Road King Special 366 kg, Honda Gold Wing 357 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Harley-Davidson Road King Special (2021-present)95
- Honda Gold Wing (2018-2025)125 (best)
Torque Nm
- Harley-Davidson Road King Special (2021-present)165
- Honda Gold Wing (2018-2025)170 (best)
Weight kg
- Harley-Davidson Road King Special (2021-present)366
- Honda Gold Wing (2018-2025)357 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2021-present Remove |  2018-2025 · Base Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Years | 2021-present | 2018-2025 |
| Engine | 114 cu in (1,868cc) | 1,833cc liquid-cooled flat-six (horizontally opposed), SOHC 24-valve |
| Cylinders | 2 | 6 |
| Displacement | 1,868 cc | 1,833 cc |
| Power | 95 hp @ 5,020 rpm | 125 hp @ 5,500 rpmBest |
| Torque | 165 Nm @ 2,750 rpm | 170 Nm @ 4,500 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Cruise Drive | 6-speed manual, shaft final drive (7-speed DCT automatic optional) |
| Final drive | belt | shaft |
| Weight | 366 kg (wet) | 357 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 695 mm | 744 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 22.7 LBest | 20.8 L |
| Front suspension | 49mm telescopic fork with steering damper, adjustable rebound damping; 4.6 in (117mm) travel | Showa double-wishbone front end, non-adjustable, 109mm (4.3in) travel |
| Rear suspension | Twin-sided swingarm with two shocks, adjustable preload, rebound damping and air pressure; 3.0 in (76mm) travel | Pro-Link single-sided aluminum swingarm with monoshock, preload adjustable (rebound not adjustable), 104mm (4.1in) travel |
| Brake system | Standard ABS, Reflex-linked Brembo brakes (front-to-rear linked) | Standard ABS with linked front-to-rear (combined) braking |
| Front brake | Dual 300mm discs, Brembo 4-piston fixed calipers | Dual 320mm discs, radial-mount 6-piston Nissin calipers |
| Rear brake | 300mm disc, Brembo fixed caliper | Single 316mm disc, 3-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 130/60 R19 61H (Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series) | 130/70-18 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 R18 80H (Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series) | 200/55R16 |
| Quickshifter | No | No |
| Launch price | USD 22,999 (US MSRP, Vivid Black base)Best | USD 23,500 (US) |