Harley-Davidson Road King Special vs Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited (2025)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Road King SpecialHarley-Davidson Ultra Limited
Model year20252024
Price$25,749$32,499
Engine1868 cc1868 cc
Torque165 Nm165 Nm
Weight366 kg399 kg
Seat height695 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity22.7 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDouble disc. ABS. 4-piston
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston
TiresDunlop® Harley Davidson Series 130/60 R19 61H / Dunlop® Harley Davidson Series 180/55 R18 80H130/70-B18 / 180/55-B18

Harley-Davidson Road King Special vs Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Road King Special and the Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Road King Special brings its published horsepower in a 366 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited counters with its own power figure at 399 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson Road King Special 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: