Harley-Davidson Road King Classic vs Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Police (2018)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Road King ClassicHarley-Davidson Electra Glide Police
Model year20182014
Price
Engine1688 cc1688 cc
Horsepower89 hp
Torque150 Nm136 Nm
Weight362 kg367 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional ABS. 4-pistonSingle disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. 4-pistonSingle disc. ABS
TiresMT90-B16 / 180/65-B16

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

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic and the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Police usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic brings 89 hp in a 362 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Police counters with its own power figure at 367 kg.

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: