Decisions...decisions
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RE: Decisions...decisions
I agree-I own a Heritage, but rent Road Kings while on vacation
ORIGINAL: barjbar
I have one of each although my Softail is a Heritage which is pretty much the same as a Deluxe. I like them both equally and they're very different. Assuming you can't afford both, sit on each, test ride each, look at each, and decide which one you like better. I will say this, I've been riding the Heritage for a month almost and I've already gotten 4 comments about how great it looks. I don't get any compliments on the RK. The RK has a slightly better ride, it corners better also because the Heritage is lower and the floor boards drag more easily on turns. The Heritage is a better cruiser. The RK is a better long ride bike.
I have one of each although my Softail is a Heritage which is pretty much the same as a Deluxe. I like them both equally and they're very different. Assuming you can't afford both, sit on each, test ride each, look at each, and decide which one you like better. I will say this, I've been riding the Heritage for a month almost and I've already gotten 4 comments about how great it looks. I don't get any compliments on the RK. The RK has a slightly better ride, it corners better also because the Heritage is lower and the floor boards drag more easily on turns. The Heritage is a better cruiser. The RK is a better long ride bike.
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ORIGINAL: barjbar
I will say this, I've been riding the Heritage for a month almost and I've already gotten 4 comments about how great it looks. I don't get any compliments on the RK.
I will say this, I've been riding the Heritage for a month almost and I've already gotten 4 comments about how great it looks. I don't get any compliments on the RK.
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ORIGINAL: deker9
Ok so I am looking to get my first bike.
I am totally torn between a Softail Deluxe and Road King.
Everyone says the Softtail is easier to ride and the Road King is more comfortable.
What do you guys think, hopefully some of you have ridden both.
Ok so I am looking to get my first bike.
I am totally torn between a Softail Deluxe and Road King.
Everyone says the Softtail is easier to ride and the Road King is more comfortable.
What do you guys think, hopefully some of you have ridden both.
I own both...My wife rides the Deluxe and the RK Custom is mine. I have ridden the Deluxe on a few ocassions and I would not trade my RK in on one. It fits her well.
Accessories - readily available for the RK (ie. backrest). Try to find one for a Deluxe (Corbin $700.00).
RK - shake at idle, smooth at highway speeds. (75-80 mph)
Deluxe - smooth at idle, not as smooth at highway speeds.
How big are you? I,m 6'0" and the Deluxe is just to small.
What kind of riding are you gonna do? Touring, Road King, no doubts. Around town bar hopping, commuting to work, the Deluxe will be fine.
I love my Cruise Control..can't do on the softail...etc.
As stated, Sit on them, rent one of each and pick the one YOU are most comfortable with...
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RE: Decisions...decisions
I have had the Heritage and now have the street glide and I must say that for around town the heritage was awesome but for the 500-600 mile days the RK is the way to go. Rent both "during" the week and get a much cheaper rate and make the decision that is best for "you" and your style of riding.
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RE: Decisions...decisions
I have both. I ride an 08 RKC and my wife rides an 08 Deluxe. Both bikes are great to ride, but have a very different feel and balance point. The Deluxe has a much lower center of gravity than the RKC, and although the bikes weigh almost the same, the Deluxe is easier to throw around on a twistie road.
There is some good advice here... Take your time and decide what purpose you will use the bike for (long trips, cruising around town, etc.) and buy one (or both). You cannot go wrong with either bike.
There is some good advice here... Take your time and decide what purpose you will use the bike for (long trips, cruising around town, etc.) and buy one (or both). You cannot go wrong with either bike.
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ORIGINAL: kwoozn
Rent.....
Ride......
Then decide!!
Worth the price!!
Rent.....
Ride......
Then decide!!
Worth the price!!
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RE: Decisions...decisions
My choice was between the Roadking and Heritage. I chose the Heritage because it fit my 30 inch inseam better. The RK was a tad too high and even though the salesman assured me I could have it lowered I didn't want to bother with it. As others have said the RK is a better bike for long rides.