Hello! My name is Chip and I have been riding cycles for over 30 years. (I'm 55 years young). I have owned Harley's and Hondas. I have never rode a motorcycle like my Rocket. My best friend has a r3 roadster, and pushed and pushed until I finally tested out his bike. I still can't believe the difference between my Harley dresser and the Rocket. I'm a big man, 6'2" and pushing hard on 280 lbs. the R3 is superior to a Harley in every way that I can see. Not slamming Harlies, but my R3 touring beats the pants off my Dressers! Sorry for the long windy babble, but I DO enjoy my Rocket.