That is the major difference and thank you for pointing that out DrD. I can build and improve on the X. What can you do with the New model other than change tires. Just about every new bike you buy nowadays you are basically stuck with it. Sucks but that is the way every manufacture is going and not out of choice either. One of the strong points on buying the Rocket X over the Ducati at the time was the ability to add sufficient luggage for more than just a day trip. The new Rockets may be new and improved but they lack in storage room. I like to load up the bike and take a trip not load the bike on a trailer and take a trip.