2013 Streetglide or Roadglide
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From: along the Front Range in Colorado
...... effing 'A', man !
.... for the '13 model year i'd go w/the SG too ......... but only because this is the year it comes in Yellow !
....... Road Glides are fugly, you guys keep right on sayin; it ..... we love hearin' it !!
.... for the '13 model year i'd go w/the SG too ......... but only because this is the year it comes in Yellow !
....... Road Glides are fugly, you guys keep right on sayin; it ..... we love hearin' it !!
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
[QUOTE=groupw;10367855....... Road Glides are fugly, you guys keep right on sayin; it ..... we love hearin' it !![/QUOTE]
Actually it seems like the RG owners say it the most, must be some kind of inferiority complexe of something. Maybe its a prodigal son thing.
Oh well, nice bike. What is that color, Yellow?
Beary
Actually it seems like the RG owners say it the most, must be some kind of inferiority complexe of something. Maybe its a prodigal son thing.
Oh well, nice bike. What is that color, Yellow?
Beary
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From: Long Island, NY
On recent trips out west friends and I rented RG's, SG's (and a bunch of other models). Looks aside (as that's personal opinion) it was unanimous that the RG's were the best when it came to the ride.
The fixed fairing was just superior in twisties and high speed sweepers. Bike just felt more sporty and was rock solid.
On a long straight road, one guy on a bike with a batwing got a tank slapper which he was fortunately able to ride out. This was never an issue with the RG. The RG also must be a bit more aerodynamic as it was consistently a bit faster and could achieve a higher max speed.
Now don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed the SG too, but strictly from a performance standpoint the edge in my opinion goes to the RG. BTW, I liked the ride so much, I added a 2010 RG last year.
Both great bikes. Good luck with your decision.
The fixed fairing was just superior in twisties and high speed sweepers. Bike just felt more sporty and was rock solid.
On a long straight road, one guy on a bike with a batwing got a tank slapper which he was fortunately able to ride out. This was never an issue with the RG. The RG also must be a bit more aerodynamic as it was consistently a bit faster and could achieve a higher max speed.
Now don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed the SG too, but strictly from a performance standpoint the edge in my opinion goes to the RG. BTW, I liked the ride so much, I added a 2010 RG last year.
Both great bikes. Good luck with your decision.
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From: Near Frankenmuth, MI
Aren't the new S/G & R/G identical except for the fairing?
Given the choice with today's SG or RG, I'd pick the Street Glide.
Love my Tour Glide and hope to never get rid of it. Mine came before today's R/G and both use the shark nose frame mounted fairing.
But today's R/G fairing has been raised and moved outward from the rider, and the storage pockets' cover has been put on to open on top, further away from the rider. Instead of opening closest to the rider it swings forward, in the way of reaching into it. This seem stupid to me!
Having had a Street Glide experience I like the compact fairing closely fit for the rider to get to. It's tucked in nicely to the bike and even the way the mirrors set into it looks slick.
The headlight comment always makes me laugh. How does it compare to the lights on a car? Don't they all follow where you are pointed?
Given the choice with today's SG or RG, I'd pick the Street Glide.
Love my Tour Glide and hope to never get rid of it. Mine came before today's R/G and both use the shark nose frame mounted fairing.
But today's R/G fairing has been raised and moved outward from the rider, and the storage pockets' cover has been put on to open on top, further away from the rider. Instead of opening closest to the rider it swings forward, in the way of reaching into it. This seem stupid to me!
Having had a Street Glide experience I like the compact fairing closely fit for the rider to get to. It's tucked in nicely to the bike and even the way the mirrors set into it looks slick.
The headlight comment always makes me laugh. How does it compare to the lights on a car? Don't they all follow where you are pointed?
Last edited by JohnnyC; Sep 24, 2012 at 12:35 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Newfoundland
I havent ridden either, so vote goes for just looks. I would chose the RG. I will be adding a new bike to my stable in 1-2 years and ill be test riding both the UC and the RGU. I think ill be having a RGU
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Texas
I bought a 12 SG in July. Dealer had a demo day 2 weekends ago...I went and road some bikes for the fun of it. Rode a 13 RG. Nice bike. The look of the fairing wasn't for me tho. Didn't like the location of the gauges and stereo. I like the look tho, just not for me. Happy with the SG.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Montgomery, AL
I was dead set on the SG. I had it for a few months and a friend convinced me to demo a RG. Came back from the ride and knew I had to have one. I really loved the look of the batwing style fairing, but all that weight off the fork made it a very pleasant ride. I traded my SG for one 3 weeks ago and I won't look back. I do still admire my friends with them, but I certainly don't miss her. Best advice is ride both. You'll know by the time you're done.
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Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Wild&Wonderful West Virginia
I currently have a SG. I like it very much, she is a beautiful machine that means a lot to me and I love to ride her. But after riding a RG I am in the process of buying a new 13. I will have to choose in the near future RG or SG? Which ever one I choose really makes no difference because they are both great bikes. If you are still having trouble deciding, please do your self a favor and test ride both bikes before making your decision. One of them will say I am the one. Good Luck!
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If the Street Glide is even an option when compared to a Road Glide, get a Street Glide. You aren't cool enough for a Road Glide! And you're probably a midget or something if you like that bat wing all up in your grill.