Old Rocket - Overall length 2500 mm (98.43 inches). Wheelbase 66.7 inches
New Rocket - Overall length 2500-130= 2370mm (93.31 inches). Wheelbase 66 inches
So the new Rocket is just over 5 inches shorter. Now add the fender, taillight, signal lights and old style mufflers and it isn't that much shorter. I thing the missing back end is giving us the illusion that it is a small bike.