Harley-Davidson Road King vs Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic (2022)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Road KingHarley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic
Model year20222019
Price$19,929$24,589
Engine1746 cc1746 cc
Horsepower89 hp90 hp
Torque151 Nm150 Nm
Weight360 kg398 kg
Seat height26 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional ABS. 4-pistonDouble disc. ABS. 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. 4-pistonSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston
Tires130/70-B18 / 180/55-B18 130/80-B17 / 180/65-B16

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

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Road King and the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Road King brings 89 hp in a 360 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic counters with 90 hp at 398 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson Road King 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: