I liked the Challenger's size when I test rode one. One of the few bikes that doesn't look comically small when I ride it...hence the Goldwing. I also found the RKS quite cramped in factory configuration.
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The Street Glide has bar-mounted fairing whereas the Road Glide is frame mounted .
Makes a huge difference even if the latter has marmite looks .
I’d go for the latter . Try them both .
Actually I’d go for something else that’s far superior to both IMHO
What’s superior to this?
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Looks are obviously subjective . But the Challenger has a much better motor than a Road Glide, making about 40 more bhp as standard , is much more comfortable, much better equipped and the suspension and handling is in a different league .
We did Route 66 on one a couple of weeks ago. My bike was fine except for the usual rattles but a couple had issues with clutch ( complete loss) and brakes ( bike point moving and rattling levers).
Easy to handle, albeit some riders struggle with turning circles, presumably because of the weight and low COG.
I’d ride one again, but doubt I’d buy one.
Easy to handle, albeit some riders struggle with turning circles, presumably because of the weight and low COG.
I’d ride one again, but doubt I’d buy one.
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Looks are obviously subjective . But the Challenger has a much better motor than a Road Glide, making about 40 more bhp as standard , is much more comfortable, much better equipped and the suspension and handling is in a different league .
Bhp on a cruiser means nothing it’s all about the Torque and when it comes in and the drive get yourself a ride on @117 ST it might surprise you the fit and finish is streets ahead of the Indian spent the day up at Saltire a few weeks back let me ride a customers bike engine is good but the fit and finish is poor just my opinion
Thanks for explaining that
The Challenger has more torque than even the 117 ST.
Fit and finish on the rental bike I had was very good.
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