Street Bob or Night Train
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06-20-2006, 01:53 PM
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Street Bob or Night Train
I know that there are a lot of personal preferences between these two bikes, but I am looking for solid comparison comments to help steer a friend of mine towards the right bike.
He is a bigger guy, 6'1" and about 250. He was looking at the Ducatti Monster, and likes the rice burners, but feels that he is getting too old for those bikes, so I have steered him towards a HD.
He really likes the look of the NT, but was talked into looking at the Street Bob by the showroom floor staff.
Personally, I prefer the NT... but don't know enough about the SB to point him in any directions.
Any of your thoughts?
He is a bigger guy, 6'1" and about 250. He was looking at the Ducatti Monster, and likes the rice burners, but feels that he is getting too old for those bikes, so I have steered him towards a HD.
He really likes the look of the NT, but was talked into looking at the Street Bob by the showroom floor staff.
Personally, I prefer the NT... but don't know enough about the SB to point him in any directions.
Any of your thoughts?
#3
06-20-2006, 02:18 PM
RE: Street Bob or Night Train
Same engine same stock hp and torque. Same gas mileage, NT comes with carb or EFI. SB just EFI
SB has 6 speed trans
NT is 20 pounds heavier, 3 inches longer and $2K more
Not a bad choice to have to make. I chose the SB, just cuz of the price. If I had more dough I woulda gone with the NT. But I can honestly say there is not a right or wrong choice here. Just sit on them and find out whhich one talks to ya.
SB has 6 speed trans
NT is 20 pounds heavier, 3 inches longer and $2K more
Not a bad choice to have to make. I chose the SB, just cuz of the price. If I had more dough I woulda gone with the NT. But I can honestly say there is not a right or wrong choice here. Just sit on them and find out whhich one talks to ya.
#4
06-20-2006, 02:22 PM
RE: Street Bob or Night Train
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I know that there are a lot of personal preferences between these two bikes, but I am looking for solid comparison comments to help steer a friend of mine towards the right bike.
He is a bigger guy, 6'1" and about 250. He was looking at the Ducatti Monster, and likes the rice burners, but feels that he is getting too old for those bikes, so I have steered him towards a HD.
He really likes the look of the NT, but was talked into looking at the Street Bob by the showroom floor staff.
Personally, I prefer the NT... but don't know enough about the SB to point him in any directions.
Any of your thoughts?
I know that there are a lot of personal preferences between these two bikes, but I am looking for solid comparison comments to help steer a friend of mine towards the right bike.
He is a bigger guy, 6'1" and about 250. He was looking at the Ducatti Monster, and likes the rice burners, but feels that he is getting too old for those bikes, so I have steered him towards a HD.
He really likes the look of the NT, but was talked into looking at the Street Bob by the showroom floor staff.
Personally, I prefer the NT... but don't know enough about the SB to point him in any directions.
Any of your thoughts?
I'd say if he likes the NT get the NT.
#5
06-20-2006, 02:46 PM
RE: Street Bob or Night Train
In all honesty, this is a really tough decision to screw up! I found the Dynas to ride a little better, corner a little better and I love the ground shaking rubber mounted "A" motor. The Street Bob was the one that called to me the loudest. That said, I'd never turn my nose up at a free Night Train.
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#8
06-20-2006, 04:43 PM
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RE: Street Bob or Night Train
I went to the dealer to buy the Night Train, not liking the Bob from the pictures. Once I got to the show room and saw the two sitting side by side the decision was easy. I went with the Bob. It just felt right and freed up some money for mods. Tell your friend to follow his heart, thats what I do.
#9
06-20-2006, 05:31 PM
RE: Street Bob or Night Train
If he is 6'1", have him sit on a Wide Glide. The reason is, if he adds forward controls to the Street Bob, it'll sit like the Wide Glide. I was originally looking at buying a Duece, but I've got long legs and the extra leg room on the Wide Glide was the deal breaker for me. I felt a little cramped on the softail frame. Both bikes, NT and SB, are great rides. He'll be happy with either.
