How much difference in performance is there between let's say a regular Soft tail and the 2007 Screaming Eagle 110 Stock cruiser. I don't want to sound stupid. Just want real-life experience driven answers. Sorry if my question offends anyone.

 

The stock bike probaly has around 65hp, the SE 110 has around 85 hp. you can take the stock bike and build a indy 103 and come out with more horsepower. Depends on what yer lookin for yer bike to do.

 

honest,, todays bikes got about all you need..?
I never need any more than stock,,,, pipes and airfilter is about it

 

Torque is more important then HP numbers.

Torque is what you feel in the seat of the pants. You can have 130 hp but if you only have 70 ftlb of torque it means nothing.

Between my 06 Street glide even with the Stage I and dyno my 07 CVO is a WHOLE LOT more fun to ride.

There is almost 30 ft lbs difference between them and it's a huge difference.

That being said, you can spend less money upgrading a stock 96 and obtain better numbers then the CVO 110.

Even with the new intake, AC, pipes and dyno I couldn't hit 100hp. Only got 93 but 118 ft lb of torque.

 

Torque is king. HP only matters (imo) when talking about high reving drag bikes or cars.

 

Yeah, I win races on my John Deere tractor all the time.

 

I went from a 95" to the 110" and noticed a big gain in the fun factor. The extra torque is awsome to play with. I have no regrets about trading up.

 

Hey triple X My John Deere is also a winner,and it sure aint speed.