Softail Slim S Twin Cam or Wait for M8?
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Softail Slim S Twin Cam or Wait for M8?
Hi All,
I ride a 2018 RGS but I am looking at another to add to the stable. I had a EVO softail until a few months ago and I liked it (seller's remorse) so I am looking at the Softail Slim S. I like the lower weight and for lane splitting and solo riding. I think it is perfect for me to ride to work or the store or just because the wife is not riding with me LOL.
I like the fact that the "S" has ABS and cruise. Cruise is not a deal breaker but if I am going newer then I want ABS. So the non ABS is a non-starter for me. The problem is the MoCo has not made a "S" in the last couple years. I am eyeballing a 2017 Slim "S" that is dolled up to my taste. But it is a twinkie and let's face it M8 is the future. And it's already three years old. I was disappointed to see no Softail "S" in 2020.
From what I have read the 110 they crammed into that bike was a CVO option prior to that and I guess it is no slouch. My RGS is a 107 and it is not lacking for power for me, it is a torque monster and plenty quick for my old buttocks.
This is not a "needs to have" but a "wants to have" problem so I can wait for other options. Just as an aside the low rider does not do it for me so that is a non-starter also.
Any thoughts from you Softail Slim owners are appreciated, I just want to bounce this around a little with people that know a lot more than me about this topic. Thanks!
I ride a 2018 RGS but I am looking at another to add to the stable. I had a EVO softail until a few months ago and I liked it (seller's remorse) so I am looking at the Softail Slim S. I like the lower weight and for lane splitting and solo riding. I think it is perfect for me to ride to work or the store or just because the wife is not riding with me LOL.
I like the fact that the "S" has ABS and cruise. Cruise is not a deal breaker but if I am going newer then I want ABS. So the non ABS is a non-starter for me. The problem is the MoCo has not made a "S" in the last couple years. I am eyeballing a 2017 Slim "S" that is dolled up to my taste. But it is a twinkie and let's face it M8 is the future. And it's already three years old. I was disappointed to see no Softail "S" in 2020.
From what I have read the 110 they crammed into that bike was a CVO option prior to that and I guess it is no slouch. My RGS is a 107 and it is not lacking for power for me, it is a torque monster and plenty quick for my old buttocks.
This is not a "needs to have" but a "wants to have" problem so I can wait for other options. Just as an aside the low rider does not do it for me so that is a non-starter also.
Any thoughts from you Softail Slim owners are appreciated, I just want to bounce this around a little with people that know a lot more than me about this topic. Thanks!
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