Standard vs. Classic vs. Roadster vs. Tourer vs. Touring

[CWCobra]

I'm pretty clear on what a "Touiring" Rocket II is. Ditto for a "Tourer".
But can anybody point me to a concise comparison/contrast among the "Standard" versus a "Roadster" versus a "Classic" models?

Thanks,
CW

 

[saboteur]

The Tourer was a Classic with extras for touring, bags, windshield, maybe luggage rack and back rest?.... The Classic is a Standard with different handlebars which pull back a bit at a further angle, and it has the driver floor board set-up. Classics usually have two tone paint, but not always. The Standard came with single paint color, pegs instead of boards, bars are more perpendicular to the bike and more a reach forward.
Is that about it, guys?

The Roadster has pegs, and the whole set-up has been moved back about 5 inches and down an inch or so, more upright style, improved suspension, and I hear both better power and less power. Not sure about the bars.

Touring was redesigned for touring from the swinging arm back, has slightly different wheelbase, narrower tires for better handling, and I hear they are slightly detuned.

 

[scot in exile]

Also the red std is the fastest stock Rocket ever produced with the black being the slowest.

 

[CanberraR3]

Is that about it, guys?

Pretty much except the Classic (and Touring) come with a dual touring seat; Standard and Roadster have solo seat and pillion pad. And the fact that the Standard is the only "real" Rocket.

 

[Zofunny]

I've Toured on my 05 standard. Is that legal?

 

[scot in exile]

I've Toured on my 05 standard. Is that legal?

I have forwarded this to the LAPD and the CHP boy you are in trouble

 

[TheKid]

The difference in wheelbase between the touring and others appears to be in the tripple trees.

 

[Molinoman]

Plus, I believe, prior to the 07 models the standards had the silver/grey engine while the Classic had the black one and the 07 "Tourer" retained the silver engine as well.

Dennis

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[CanberraR3]

The black engine's faster too.

 

[Evil Mitch]

black

The black engine's faster too.

and looks a hell of alot nicer the grey motor looks very dated in comparison