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On 2006-03-18 13:36, PA-guy wrote:
Does anyone have a recomendation? I'm sure the Rocket 3 is the hands down winner in the FUN/POWER catagory but would it be as comfortable as some of the other big bikes, like the Gold Wing? Unfortunately,I'm afraid there isn't one bike that will do all I am looking for. I've heard the Gold Wing is flat out boreing to ride but very comfortable. I did read however where it comes in an optional 6 cylinder which may provide the extra power to make it the overall winner. But maybe there are some others I need to consider. As I mentioned above, the electric windshield was great. Having the ability to move it up and down as needed was great.
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All new Goldwings are 6-cyl and have been for several years. And yes they have all the ponies you'll ever need for touring and then some but still can't hold a candle to the Rocket's mind-bending torque. The Wing's motor has the smoothness of an Acura...and that's exactly what you'll think you're driving minus 2 wheels and a tin top. We're talking the parade marshall's bike at the National Yawning Festival. But if you want the most gizmos for the money in a good turnkey tourer, it's hard to beat.
The current Rocket requires some aftermarket equipping to be a good "touring cruiser" but it's easy to do. However "touring cruiser" is all it can be--there's no practical way it can be equipped with the full assortment of bells & whistles you get on bikes like the 'wing and K1200LT beemers. But IMHO you'll have more fun! There are strong rumors of a Touring Rocket in the next model year's lineup but who knows whether it'll be a more "spartan" tourer like the Trophy was or a rolling Circuit City like the 'wing.
For me old fashion "touring cruisers" also called "baggers" are more fun than the 2-wheeled luxury cars (as you can tell by the bikes I own) but that's not the case for everybody or bikes like the 'wing wouldn't be so popular. That's the part the individual rider has to decide for him/herself.
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