Harley Davidson FLHRI Road King (1997-98)

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The Harley Davidson FLHRI Road King was produced during 1997-98 and is a four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin motorcycle with a 1449cc/88.4 cu-in engine capacity. It has a bore x stroke of 95.3 x 101.6 mm and is air-cooled with a compression ratio of 8.8:1. The motorcycle uses a 40mm Keihin carburetor and has electronic ignition. It also features an electric starting system with a maximum power output of 67 hp/48.9 kW @ 5200 rpm and a maximum torque output of 107 Nm/78.9 lb-ft @ 3300rpm. The transmission is five-speed with a belt final drive.

The front suspension uses 41.3 mm telescopic, cartridge-style damping, and the rear suspension has a short, air-adjustable shock. The front brakes consist of two 292mm discs with 4 piston calipers, while the rear brakes have a single 292mm disc with a 4 piston caliper. The front tire is an MT90 B16, and the rear tire is a MU85 B16. The wheelbase is 1612mm/63.5in with a seat height of 692mm/27.2in. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 345.0 kg/760.6 lbs, and the fuel capacity is 18.9 litres/5.0 US gal.

All in all, the Harley Davidson FLHRI Road King is a powerful motorcycle with a classic Harley styling that provides a comfortable ride. It is a favorite among fans of the Harley Davidson brand and is known for its reliability and durability.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson FLHR Road King

Year: 1997 – 98


Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1449 cc / 88.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 95.3 x 101.6 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Induction: 40mm Keihin Carburetor
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 67 hp / 48.9 kW @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque: 107 Nm / 78.9 lb-ft @ 3300rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Belt
Front Suspension: 41.3 mm telescopic, cartridge-style damping
Rear Suspension: Short, air-adjustable shock
Front Brakes: 2x 292mm disc 4 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper
Front Tyre: MT90 B16
Rear Tyre: MU85 B16
Wheelbase: 1612 mm / 63.5 in
Seat Height: 692mm / 27.2 in
Dry Weight: 345.0 kg / 760.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 9 Litres / 5.0 US gal

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