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Originally Posted by krothnbrg
I took a look at the new Tourer when I bought my R3. The first thing that went through my head was "If I wanted a Road King I'd have bought a Road king." Granted it doesn't really compare on the technical side but it's clear what this bike is meant to do. That is to grab the Hardley wannabe's.
I don't like the single head light, flattened tank, they removed the tach to make tank-mounted speedo, Harley-like bags and sitting on it is like sitting on a horse on steroids! But ultimately, it just didn't feel like a Rocket...
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The day I purchased my touring bike, I had already ridden and Ultra, Road King, Super Glide, Goldwing, and a standard rocket. The touring bike was hands down the best of the bunch. As I am 6'4" this bike is a dream as I quit riding for a few years when Honda discontinued the 1500 valkyrie. Harley's have basically been the same small bike for years and the cost of ownership is horrific. Harleys are almost like a second job or a live in mother in law. I am know sure what kind of breaks the guy up above requires but i was running 95 yesterday and avoided a deer with out squealing a tire. THis is absolutely the best bike so far I have owned, it only has about 1000 miles on it now as I have only had it 5 weeks.
