As mentioned by deadhawg, rent both for the day. Even an hour and a half at a time should give you the answer to which one YOU will like best.

 

I have owned bikes with both types of fairings. I think the frame mount handles buffeting a bit better, but I like the looks of the batwing fairing a lot more than the shark nose. For me the difference in handling isn't worth the tradeoff for the look I wanted. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

 

Neither is better than the other. Strictly personal preference for everyone. I like both. Each had something I liked. I have an Ultra Limited. I'd also like to have a Road Glide Ultra if I could afford to have both. Ride both & decide.

 

It will be a personal choice. I love the look and wind protection of the shark nose. I used to say it was not the "Me Too" bike the Street Glide is, but there are a lot of Road Glides showing up on the road.

 

I like both... I was lucky and test rode both two up on a windy day.

Road Glide hands down handles better in bad weather, also easier to maneuver two up at parking lot speeds.

The Road Glide is no doubt a great looking bike but seriously of all the Glides nothing is as sweet looking as a Street Glide.

I'm getting older and more concerned with comfort so I would sacrifice the stunning looks of the SG and go with the RG and rack up some miles.

With all that said I went with a King because the wind shield keeps the front end light and I can strip the bike down in a couple minutes and have a nice clean looking bagger.

 

SGFL

 

......... not this **** again

 

 

best advice I've ever seen....
"if the opinion of others is important to you...get a Street Glide"