Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Softail Springer vs Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic (2006)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FXSTSI Softail SpringerHarley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic
Model year20062006
Price$17,145$17,495
Engine1442 cc1442 cc
Torque115 Nm117 Nm
Weight304 kg322 kg
Seat height27 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
TiresMH90-21 / 200/55-R17 MT90-B16 / MU85-B16

Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Softail Springer vs Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Softail Springer and the Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Softail Springer brings its published horsepower in a 304 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic counters with its own power figure at 322 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FXSTSI Softail Springer 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: