Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard vs Harley-Davidson Road King (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standardstacks up against the Harley-Davidson Road King. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Electra Glide StandardHarley-Davidson Road King
Model year20222022
Price$19,429$19,929
Engine1746 cc1746 cc
Horsepower90 hp89 hp
Torque151 Nm151 Nm
Weight354 kg360 kg
Seat height26 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional ABS. 4-pistonDouble disc. Optional ABS. 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. 4-pistonSingle disc. Optional ABS. 4-piston
Tires130/80-B17 / 180/65-B16 130/70-B18 / 180/55-B18

Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard vs Harley-Davidson Road King — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard and the Harley-Davidson Road King usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard brings 90 hp in a 354 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Road King counters with 89 hp at 360 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: