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Hey all,
I rode a Rocket III Touring this past weekend and I have to say that I was left under whelmed. This obviously is a personal opinion, but there you have it. I won't comment on the looks because to each their own, but here's my feedback on my riding experience with a passenger.
1st off the bat, the front brake was non-existent. In fact I had a brief moment of panic wondering if there were any brakes at all. Obviously this can be adjusted, but believe me it was a little scary at first.
Floor boards are spacious. I never used the heal shifter because I'm not used to having one and honestly forgot it was there. I had troubles finding neutral on more than one occasion, but I attribute this to being on an unfamiliar motorcycle. The rear brake pedal is larger than the one in my car (just kidding... i think).
Riding position was certainly comfortable for both me and my passenger. Not much of a surprise I guess but the road just disappears beneath you. Very comfortable... with exception to the wind.
Windshield - I'm 5'11" and the windshield sent dirty air right up to my head. On the expressway my head was buffeting like a balloon would tied to the back of a car... I sincerely hope this thing is adjustable... My passenger on the other hand reported no discomfort and just enjoyed the ride.
Range - I would be concerned that the smaller fuel tank is going to limit the range of this bike even more than the current Standard/Classic. This seems to go directly against the philosophy of this being the Touring model.
Soul - Where did it go? I had spent the night before telling my girlfriend what a thrill ride she was about to experience. This being the newest version of the most insane/amazing motorcycle ever built. Not so, the Touring model does not have the same bite that the current Standard/Classic have. Not even close... in fact, I'm now starting to second guess if the unbelievable power I experienced on a Rocket III standard years ago isn't just my wild imagination working over time. I know, they detuned the motor a bit, but guys/girls this is night and day.
Any how, as you can probably tell by the above I'm no expert on reviews, but I am a long time rider. And I do love my memories of riding a Rocket III standard. So much so that I'm considering buying one soon... but I will definitely have to take a Standard for a ride again just to make sure it's still the same fire breathing dragon I have such fond memories of...
Best regards,
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To each their own and have a good night!
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