Hello from the sea!

[Blackthou]

I too had a sports bike background and bought a new Roadster 2 years ago. Love it. The torque is immense. Also does everything easily, cruising, blasting etc and handles well.

Have a road test and take your cheque book as you'll need it on the spot when you return.

 

[Boog]

Ahoy Big Carl from a retired sailor and welcome from Virginia. You will find that learning to blast the corners on a Rocket is great fun and it will amaze the Nay-Sayers on sport bikes who think you won't keep up with them.
This is my 28th machine and I have run the gambit on bike styles over the years. My Rocket is now designated as my forever bike. I may buy more, but don't see myself getting rid of this one.

 

[Paul Bryant]

Welcome from New Zealand Carl.
Art will be along soon to tell you all about how his Carpenter Rocket blitz's Sport bikes.
So needless to say that with deep pockets you can have more horse power than you will every need.
Check out www.carpenterracing.com

 

[BIGCARL]

Welcome from New Zealand Carl.
Art will be along soon to tell you all about how his Carpenter Rocket blitz's Sport bikes.
So needless to say that with deep pockets you can have more horse power than you will every need.
Check out www.carpenterracing.com

i will have a look and many thanks for the welcome.

 

[Paul Bryant]

Carl, I wasn't implying that you need or want more power, simply saying that there is a lot of potential in the Rocket to more than deal with the Sport bikes.
My relatively stock bike (pipes, filters and tune) wakes a few Riders up