New 2026 Super Glide

[Clifton]

Let's face it, it's just a Softail painted to resemble the original Super Glide that Willy designed.
OTOH the newer Softails are pretty good motorcycles, the msrp of $16,000 seems fair, and the commercial promoting it is well done. I like the direction HD is going under Artie.

 

[twizzle]

I like the paint… sure a styling exercise but the soft tails are a sweet platform… wish I hadn’t sold my Low rider S TBH

 

[Clifton]

......but the soft tails are a sweet platform… wish I hadn’t sold my Low rider S TBH

That's what I've heard from the people I know who've ridden one (I have not). What did you replace it with?

 

[twizzle]

That's what I've heard from the people I know who've ridden one (I have not). What did you replace it with?

Road King Special 114

 

[Clifton]

You liked it more than the RK? Or you wish you had both.

 

[twizzle]

You liked it more than the RK? Or you wish you had both.

Ummm.. interesting… I’d never have two Harley’s.. if I had to chose what to sit alongside the GSA ….. it would be the LRS…..if I didn’t have the GSA it would be the RKS…


But I have a GSA….. but cannot be bothered at the moment to go through a change as too much going on in work/home life to be hassled….

The thing I need to fix on the RKS is the terrible stock suspension… the suspension on the softails is excellent…..on the RKS…. Just the worst…

 

[Clifton]

I heard the newer RK (with M8 motor) had much improved suspension, apparently not. That's the main reason I moved on from my 2015.

RK or GSA for your upcoming trip?

 

[simondippenhall]

Let's face it, it's just a Softail painted to resemble the original Super Glide that Willy designed.
OTOH the newer Softails are pretty good motorcycles, the msrp of $16,000 seems fair, and the commercial promoting it is well done. I like the direction HD is going under Artie.

Love the looks of that, @Clifton Thanks for sharing! Often tempted to go back to a Harley but 6 bikes is my limit (...for now)

 

[twizzle]

I heard the newer RK (with M8 motor) had much improved suspension, apparently not. That's the main reason I moved on from my 2015.

RK or GSA for your upcoming trip?

The rear suspension is rock hard… front is ok… but I need new rear shocks (dampers) this winter for sure…

 

[twizzle]

I heard the newer RK (with M8 motor) had much improved suspension, apparently not. That's the main reason I moved on from my 2015.

RK or GSA for your upcoming trip?

GSA

 

[Larry Langford]

I'm looking at a road king right now. I wouldn't mind having an HD to ride with other folks I know who ride HDs. I like that the RK has dual disks up front and the very classic look. A right proper HD riding experience possibly .....

 

[Clifton]

You're welcome, Simon. I'm tempted by this Softail because others, including Twizzle, remark they are the best riding Harleys.

The last time I tried to buy a new Harley (Pan America) I got pissed by the local dealer's deceptive pricing and simply walked out. I imagine they're still playing the same game and TBH I'm just not interested in dealing with them. I do know the sales manager of another dealership 40 miles from here though.....

But I'm already about a bike or two over my self imposed limit now.


Twizzle it's sad to hear the newer RK rear suspension is still so unforgiving. I was going to replace the shocks if I kept mine because the bike is delightful otherwise.

 

[twizzle]

Two things planned, new shocks … for a better ride and some slip ons for a little more noise.. the stock bike is super quiet .. don’t want to pee off the neighbours … but need a little more soundtrack

Performance wise it’s more than enough for the package ….

 

[twizzle]

I'm looking at a road king right now. I wouldn't mind having an HD to ride with other folks I know who ride HDs. I like that the RK has dual disks up front and the very classic look. A right proper HD riding experience possibly .....

All in… great bikes .. and so flexible in configuration… running a Le Pera seat and Wind splitter I was able to do a 500 mile day last year on a run through France to Spain in one go… and could walk at the end… just stopping for petrol every 200 miles ( and coffee)

 

[twizzle]

This thread has made me decide to keep the RKS… throw a few ££ at the shocks and slip ons……

 

[twizzle]

In summer mode……..

 

[twizzle]

It’s stable mate / best nothing duo in my opinion

 

[twizzle]

All I need now is to buy that Kawasaki ZRX1200 I’ve always fancied….

 

[Clifton]

If you want just "a little" louder keep an eye out for CVO take-offs which usually sell for not much. Some who buy a new CVO take the slip-ons off first thing for loud aftermarket ones.

 

[Clifton]

All I need now is to buy that Kawasaki ZRX1200 I’ve always fancied….

Any interest in Honda's new CB1000F?