Willyone
Supercharged
- Joined
- Oct 8, 2017
- Messages
- 223
- Location
- Central NY
- Ride
- 2012 HD Road King & 2001 HD Heritage Springer
Sooooo, I test rode a 2009 Touring yesterday that has about 9,000 miles on it. Bike has newer Avon Cobra's on it. The ride/suspension is far superior to my 2012 Road King, way (way way) better. Engine, shifting, etc. seemed to be spot on. Overall I was impressed. The bike has D&D muffs and a K&N filter and has been tuned to accommodate those changes. Seems to run great with zero to limited pop on decal, and noticeably more get up and go than my Road King, as expected. Asking price, in the $7,000 range, seems reasonable.
Seller didn't have the bike dyno'd but was told it should be about 125ish HP, I have no idea about that. Now some questions.... Realizing the internet isn't always, ahem dependable, via internet searches I've found that Tourings beginning 2013 or 2014 went from 106 HP up to 148 HP, and were fitted with the larger rear tires, similar to the Roadster, is that right? If that is correct, considering the more HP and larger rear tire, would it make more sense to wait for a decent deal on a later model Touring? Given the stats provided on the '09 I rode, performance wise would there be any or much noticeable difference between that bike and a 2013/14 or later?
I realize it's my choice and my $$ but I'm still on the learning curve, so thoughts, opinions and or input from the more experienced captains here is appreciated.
Seller didn't have the bike dyno'd but was told it should be about 125ish HP, I have no idea about that. Now some questions.... Realizing the internet isn't always, ahem dependable, via internet searches I've found that Tourings beginning 2013 or 2014 went from 106 HP up to 148 HP, and were fitted with the larger rear tires, similar to the Roadster, is that right? If that is correct, considering the more HP and larger rear tire, would it make more sense to wait for a decent deal on a later model Touring? Given the stats provided on the '09 I rode, performance wise would there be any or much noticeable difference between that bike and a 2013/14 or later?
I realize it's my choice and my $$ but I'm still on the learning curve, so thoughts, opinions and or input from the more experienced captains here is appreciated.