I know. Strong words but true. IMO. I still have my VTX 1800 RS. Loaded !
Perhaps $30k invested. Great machine for that era. But a dinosaur today. Steering too heavy, small turning radius, underbraked, very top heavy.
Great reliability And torque, but the 6 SMOKES it. Not even close.
The only thing the X has is the Vtwin cult love of the thumping engine.
Don't get me wrong. I love the thump too but the music from the horizontal 6 is really where it's at.
V- twins are for those stuck in the past.
There are much better bikes and engines.
Today I test rode the 2014 Indian Chieftan. Lots of great toys on it . Great look. But not in the same league as the F6B or honda for that matter.
It Felt gutless and with a lack of character.
Get the 6. Best bike. No joke.