03-17-2015, 05:51 PM
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Issue: What bike is better, a Street Glide or a Road Glide?
Trying to decide between a street glide and a road glide can be tough. Below you can find some opinions on what are the advantages and disadvantages between each model.
Things to consider:
-Distance you will be riding
-Your height
-Storage room
-ETC
Of course you will want to ride each bike before you make your decision, but the thread below will give you things to consider before making your choice.
Trying to decide between a street glide and a road glide can be tough. Below you can find some opinions on what are the advantages and disadvantages between each model.
Things to consider:
-Distance you will be riding
-Your height
-Storage room
-ETC
Of course you will want to ride each bike before you make your decision, but the thread below will give you things to consider before making your choice.
Street Glide vs. Road Glide
#11
03-12-2012, 12:33 PM
I (6'1) felt very cramped on the Ultra (knees felt like they were right at the handlebars) but love all the room on my RG, just a larger roomier feel to it. Highway is where the RG really starts to shine with no buffeting in the handlebars and just slices through the wind. If I have to get another one someday it will be without question a RG. Don't worry about what other people think that's how you end up with a SheepGlide.
#12
03-12-2012, 12:44 PM
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Yeah, I figured I would get a bunch of answers and that is what I am looking for. Thanks for the input. Problem is I can't go and sit on one or I will end up buying it. 
I am going to ride both. I am looking at the RG Ultra too and hope that highway pegs would be an option, but those lower fairings look like they may be in the way.
I am going to ride both. I am looking at the RG Ultra too and hope that highway pegs would be an option, but those lower fairings look like they may be in the way.
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03-12-2012, 12:49 PM
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Great information. Did you have forward controls on your Super Glide or stock pegs. Having forwards on the Street Bob, I feel that I may be spoiled in the leg room area. If you look at my signature pic, I even ride with my heels out on the forwards. But, if you are 6'4" and comfortable with the stock setup, then I am sure with some highway pegs I will be fine.
Truthfully, though, the floorboards are in such a good position, that I don't reach out for the highway pegs very often.
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03-12-2012, 02:04 PM
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#18
03-12-2012, 02:17 PM
proud owner of a SG and both are good options, however if you do a BUNCH of highway miles, that is where the RG wins
now if your primary driving is short distances on the highway like 200 miles or so and the around town thing, then the SG wins
but if you are looking at driving cross-country or 800 miles per day on highway, then go with the RG
there is a reason the SG/EG is the best selling tourer though, looks do come into it at some point and the SG/EG wins hands down every time
now if your primary driving is short distances on the highway like 200 miles or so and the around town thing, then the SG wins
but if you are looking at driving cross-country or 800 miles per day on highway, then go with the RG
there is a reason the SG/EG is the best selling tourer though, looks do come into it at some point and the SG/EG wins hands down every time
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03-12-2012, 02:20 PM
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03-12-2012, 02:26 PM
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proud owner of a SG and both are good options, however if you do a BUNCH of highway miles, that is where the RG wins
now if your primary driving is short distances on the highway like 200 miles or so and the around town thing, then the SG wins
but if you are looking at driving cross-country or 800 miles per day on highway, then go with the RG
there is a reason the SG/EG is the best selling tourer though, looks do come into it at some point and the SG/EG wins hands down every time
now if your primary driving is short distances on the highway like 200 miles or so and the around town thing, then the SG wins
but if you are looking at driving cross-country or 800 miles per day on highway, then go with the RG
there is a reason the SG/EG is the best selling tourer though, looks do come into it at some point and the SG/EG wins hands down every time