I've owned a Road* for the last 12 months and an 09 Ultra Classic for the last 2 months. I've put almost 11,000 miles on the Road* and over 2100 miles on the Ultra Classic.

Both bikes are great, but you really can't compare the two. Ones a cruiser and the other a touring bike. Riding around locally either bike is fine but out on the road the Ultra Classic really shines. Sure, it vibrates at idle, but once you are above idle the engine is silky smooth. The Road* vibrates very little at idle, but vibrates much more at speed.

At the end of a six hour ride I'm much more relaxed after riding the Ultra Classic than the Road* due to the Road* vibrating at speed. Also the more upright seating postion on the Ultra Classic is less tiring on a long day of riding.

I'm not bashing either one. Both have their place and loyal followers, and like some others have said I don't care what anyone rides as long as they are out there riding safe and enjoying themselves.