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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback vs Harley-davidson Road King Special

Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback vs Harley-davidson Road King Special

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback vs Harley-davidson Road King Special. Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback: 67 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated, based on Twin Cam 103 output) hp, 318 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Road King Special: ~90 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107, note: Harley quotes torque more prominently than hp) hp, 363 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed ~177 km/h (estimated; Harley does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback Harley-davidson Road King Special
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
90 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
155 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
363 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
67 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated, based on Twin Cam 103 output)
~90 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107, note: Harley quotes torque more prominently than hp)
Torque
130 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
~155 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
~177 km/h (estimated; Harley does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
363 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
5.8 L/100km (approximately 17.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
~6.4 L/100km (approx 15.6 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback
Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback
7.5/10

"The most genuinely versatile Dyna ever built, if maintained properly."

Pros
+Dual-purpose design actually works
+Dyna chassis handles respectably
+103ci torque is addictive
Cons
Cam tensioner issues plague Twin Cam
Heavy for a naked cruiser
Switchback gimmick wears thin
Harley-davidson Road King Special
Harley-davidson Road King Special
7.8/10

"A genuinely capable cruiser-tourer that earns its Harley premium used."

Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is immense
+Striking blacked-out factory aesthetic
+Solid highway touring comfort
Cons
Rocker covers leak eventually
Dated infotainment system
Expensive specialty front tire

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