I'm saving for a new Harley, and more importantly, have convinced the wife that "we" want a Harley... ;-)
I'm partial to the Wide Glides, but my $$$ is more partial to the Sportsters.
I'm 6'3", and about 240 lbs. My wife is about 5'10" and 140 lbs (Best guess. No idea, really, but she ain't fat). She likes the Wide Glides, but hasn't seen a price tag yet...
So the Sporty has 1200cc, and the Wide Glide has what, 1450cc? Is that a huge difference in performance, given the price difference?
Sporty is a lot cheaper up front, but the Wide Glide would have better resale. I also expect the WG would be more comfortable, but would it handle as good? And would there be a big difference in the cost of insurance? How about ongoing maintenance costs?
You tall guys out there who have experience with both Sporty's and WG's: what's your take on this?
I'm partial to the Wide Glides, but my $$$ is more partial to the Sportsters.
I'm 6'3", and about 240 lbs. My wife is about 5'10" and 140 lbs (Best guess. No idea, really, but she ain't fat). She likes the Wide Glides, but hasn't seen a price tag yet...
So the Sporty has 1200cc, and the Wide Glide has what, 1450cc? Is that a huge difference in performance, given the price difference?
Sporty is a lot cheaper up front, but the Wide Glide would have better resale. I also expect the WG would be more comfortable, but would it handle as good? And would there be a big difference in the cost of insurance? How about ongoing maintenance costs?
You tall guys out there who have experience with both Sporty's and WG's: what's your take on this?