honda f6b vs harley street glide

[willtill]

that is why i am here to learn and get advice?

F6B:

Mechanically reliable
Doesn't leak oil
Does not overheat
Faster in acceleration
Minimal maintence costs
More value for initial cost

HD:

Not mechanically reliable
Leaks oil
Overheats
Slower in acceleration
Major lifetime maintence costs
Less value for initial cost

That's it in a nutshell. More may add to it. We do have a lot of HD ex-riders and concurrent F6B /HD riders as well on the forum. You'll get some good further comparisons.

[bob109]

F6B:

Mechanically reliable
Doesn't leak oil
Does not overheat
Faster in acceleration
Minimal maintence costs
More value for initial cost

HD:

Not mechanically reliable
Leaks oil
Overheats
Slower in acceleration
Major lifetime maintence costs
Less value for initial cost

That's it in a nutshell. More may add to it. We do have a lot of HD ex-riders and concurrent F6b /HD riders as well on the forum. You'll get some good further comparisons.

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[seadog]

To have an HD that runs like an F6B you have to purchase the Screaming Eagle 110 inch model which they don't give away and you still have the overheating problem in hot weather and my buddy has one with 1000 miles on it and came into his garage and there was a puddle of oil under his 110 inch Road glide with like I said 1000 miles on it. If your looking for the big thumping noise then buy an HD which is detuned right from the factory to get it to sound like that. I have always preferred technology over archaic sound enhancements. Meaning you will never see me on an HD ever!

[lawnguy]

WOW i thought the harley guys were rough.I simply wanted to know what is was like riding a flat six vs a v twin,I don't want to spend 20 grand and not be happy thanks anyhow

[Travelor]

WOW i thought the harley guys were rough.I simply wanted to know what is was like riding a flat six vs a v twin,I don't want to spend 20 grand and not be happy thanks anyhow

It's really pretty simple. Just strap a smooth, no vibration, fairly quite turbine engine under your legs and hold on. You will be grinning for a while after you feel the front end come up as you wail into 2nd gear, and then the "Damm" will hit as you crank it into fifth and get pushed back in the seat at 75. Does this help?

[lawnguy]

THANK YOU,you see my local honda dealer does not allow test rides even though i have a motorcycle endorsement.that's what i'm looking for

[willtill]

THANK YOU,you see my local honda dealer does not allow test rides even though i have a motorcycle endorsement.that's what i'm looking for

Yes, that is what sucks about almost all metric motorcycle dealers. They won't let you take one for a test ride. HD dealerships on the other hand will fall all over themselves trying to get you on a test ride.

Go sit on a F6B. If the ergonomics feel right...you will be happy with the bike. There are other aftermarket options as well for the pegs, seat, windshield, etc so you'll never be "fixed" into a static OEM posture while on the bike.

[53driver]

THANK YOU,you see my local honda dealer does not allow test rides even though i have a motorcycle endorsement.that's what i'm looking for

Not to a Street Glide, but a Road Glide CVO.

http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/04/22...omparison-test

Happy reading!

[stroguy]

THANK YOU,you see my local honda dealer does not allow test rides even though i have a motorcycle endorsement.that's what i'm looking for

Tell the dealer, I'll just buy mine online at the B forum after I meet one of them that lets me ride one. That's just idiotic to turn away a buyer. You won't be disappointed with the B unless in the rare case the bars and stock seat and peg location is not ergonomically with you. It happens in a small amount of cases, but it is rare. Just meet one of our Florida B owners, you'll buy one. There are some killer deals on this forum. Good luck.

[Cool Hand Luke]

THANK YOU,you see my local honda dealer does not allow test rides even though i have a motorcycle endorsement.that's what i'm looking for

Come to Daytona Biketoberfest next month. Just make sure Honda will be there. If so, both HD and Honda will offer free demo rides. You can try both brands one after another. If that does not tell you what you need to know, I don't know what will.

Also, F6B is not $20,000. You can get a lightly used one here on forum for much less. Even new, dealers will probably offer you great discounts. I bought mine new in 2013 (first year of F6B) msrp $20,000 but out the door price was $17,250. HD will likely cost you more and not be discounted as much.

Another thing to consider: HD is coming out with brand new 107 ci and 114 ci engines. The speculation is that this will make the current engined HD's drop in value. Also, it is never a good decision to buy a first year of a new engine as there will be bugs to be worked out.