Can't Decide
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From:
Can't Decide
I am trading in my sportster. Today I test rode a Road King Classic and a Herratige Softail Classic. I can't decide whicg one I like better. They both look great, have a smooth ride and are almost the same price. I will probally be riding about 60% 1-up and the rest 2-up riding. No overly long trips planned as of yet but I would like to be able to get the girl to ride 100 miles or so. I kinda like the feel of how you sit down in the softail a little more and it feels a little more nimble. Anybody else had both? What do you think of each?
Thanks
Thanks
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,917
Likes: 184
From:
RE: Can't Decide
Man you have a ruff rd ahead to decide on their cuzz, I have a 04 Heritage and have alway's wondered what a RK would be like, and I also have heard that the softail is a little better handeling, like on a curvy rd, just what I've heard. Hope your decision will be the one that make's you the happiest, heck that's pretty much all I can say.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 368
Likes: 0
From: Prior Lake, MN
RE: Can't Decide
I’m pretty much in the same spot your in. My father rides a Heritage so I have some miles on that and love it. But there’s something about the King that keeps me looking at it. I’ll probably end up with a King when I get to that point.
http://www.vtwintalk.com/m_40295/tm.htm
http://www.vtwintalk.com/m_40295/tm.htm
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 368
Likes: 0
From: Prior Lake, MN
RE: Can't Decide
ORIGINAL: kromroykw
I kinda like the feel of how you sit down in the softail a little more and it feels a little more nimble.
Thanks
I kinda like the feel of how you sit down in the softail a little more and it feels a little more nimble.
Thanks
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Can't Decide
I was thinking the same thing about the bars. Maybe tilting them back just slightly would make all the difference. Not sure.
Trending Topics
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
RE: Can't Decide
Heritage is the best value that HD has to offer from a price / feature standpoint. But ultimately, go with your heart.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 368
Likes: 0
From: Prior Lake, MN
RE: Can't Decide
ORIGINAL: Old Blue
Heritage is the best value that HD has to offer from a price / feature standpoint. But ultimately, go with your heart.
Heritage is the best value that HD has to offer from a price / feature standpoint. But ultimately, go with your heart.
I know this is minor but I really like the tank badge on the Road King Classic over the painted on HD. I would imagine this is probably even a cheaper route for the MOCO than having it painted on with multiple colors but I like the 3 dimensional badges, maybe it’s just me.
