When I made my comment above...I apologize if it looked like I was trying to to horn in on this post. What I meant to say is that I've made my decision and went for the R3T for my next bike and that that was after already owning the R3 Classic and the 1700 Thunderbird. The Thunderbird was a great bike for tourng as long as you didn't mind it looking like it was really "loaded" up. I had two 2,600 mile trips on it and it was a fine ride for both.
The 2007 Classic I had made several long trips as well and I believe Mexican is right, you may be riding the Rocket more than you think but it is always nice to have a second bike for the variety of riding it may provde.
If the OP wants to go after the R3R...more power to him or even if it is an older version of the Rocket...enjoy it.
Good luck,
Dennis
.
`