203 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Highway King

Make Model	Harley Davidson Electra Glide Highway King
Year	2023
Engine	Four stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 114, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	1868 cc / 114 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	102 x 114.3 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Exhaust	2-into-2 staggered, catalyst in muffler
Induction	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Lubrication	Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
Ignition	Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
Starting	Electric
Max Power	69.9 kW / 95 hp @ 5020 rpm
Max Torque	151.8 Nm / 122 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm
Clutch	Hydraulically actuated with assist-and-slip functions
Transmission	6 Speed Cruise Drive
Primary Drive	Chain
Final Drive	Belt
Gear Ratio	1
Lean Angle, Left	25.6º
Lean Angle, Right	25.6º
Frame	Mild tubular steel with two-piece stamped and welded backbone
Front Suspension	Non-adjustable Showa 49mm Dual Bending Valve fork
Front Wheel Travel	117 mm / 4.6 in
Rear Suspension	Spring-preload adjustable shocks;
Rear Wheel Travel	56 mm / 2.2 in
Front Brakes	2 x 300mm floating discs with 4-piston Brembo calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 300mm fixed disc with 4-piston caliper
ABS	Standard, cornering aware
Wheels	Wire spoked
Front Wheel	16 x 3.00 in
Rear Wheel	16 x 5.0 in
Front Tyre	30/90 x 16; Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series D402F
Rear Tyre	180/65 x 16; Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series D407T
Rake (steering head)	26°
Trail	170 mm / 6.7 in
Wheelbase	1626 mm / 64 in
Seat Height	749 mm / 29.5in
Wet Weight	385 kg / 849 lbs
Fuel Capacity	22.7 Litres / US 6.0 gal

The 2023 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Highway King is inspired by the 1968 FLH Electra Glide—the top-of-the-line from The Motor Company when Jimi Hendrix released Electric Ladyland.

The Highway King is a short step back in time to when the Electra Glide featured a windshield rather than a batwing fairing. Also, the Highway King has a 16-inch front wheel, rather than the Revival’s 17-inch front hoop. Like the Revival, the Highway King boasts wire-spoke wheels shod with bias-ply whitewall Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series tires.

The paint is predictably epic, with a pair of two-tone offerings. Birch White is complemented by either Hi-Fi Magenta (750 to be built) or Hi-Fi Orange (limited to 1000 examples)—your call, and each bike is numbered. Although the color is matched on the detachable windshield, the side cases are white on both versions. Harley-Davidson Vice President of Design and Creative Direct Brad Richards explains the choice: “In 1968, the accessory fiberglass saddlebags were only offered in white, so we’ve done the same in 2023. The result is a thoroughly modern motorcycle that looks unapologetically old school.
The two-tone solo saddle has an adjustable suspension system—a nice touch, as the rear wheel travel is just 2.15 inches. Although still tall at 29.5 inches, it is 1.4 inches lower than the Revival’s leg-stretching perch. Between your knees is a six-gallon fuel tank with retro-inspired tank badges. There’s also vintage-style Electra Glide badging on the front fender.

Chrome is abundant, including the railing around the back of the seat, which is reprised for the side cases and front fender. More chrome is found on the air cleaner cover, primary case cover, and exhaust system. Highway bars are also standard, and chromed. Three headlights with chrome nacelles lead the way.

The Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-twin powering the Highway King is all about torque; it cranks out 122 ft-lbs of force at just 2750 rpm. The 95-horsepower peak comes at 5020 rpm. If you want more power, Screamin’ Eagle Stage Upgrade Kits are compatible.

Harley-Davidson’s Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements package is standard. The linked Brembo brakes, ABS, and traction control engine-based skid control during downshifts are all cornering aware. Hill hold is also part of the electronics package—all unimaginable in 1968, yet welcome 55 years later.