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Well I've had the CTX for a few weeks now and am really feeling comfortable with it.
I traded in my 2010 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic for the CTX. I wouldn't really call the CTX competition for the Ultra Classic as they are quite different animals but thought I would jot down my thoughts on how I find it in comparison.
What's better on the CTX in my opinion:
- Handling - no comparison both one up and two up.
- Engine - again the CTX wins hands down.
- Braking - The Nissin brakes on the CTX are much better than the Brembo brakes on the HD.
- Reliability - I think we all know which bike will win here.
- Passenger Comfort - My wife likes the CTX better.
- Wind Protection - Better (with tall windscreen)
- The CTX is MUCH easier to clean and I like to keep my bikes clean.
- Cost of Ownership - I think we all know again which is better here. :roll eyes:
What do I miss:
Well frankly.....nothing except the cruise control (never really used it much anyway) and the stereo on the HD was better although I'm quite pleased with the stereo on the CTX.
For the price HD are charging for their bikes they really should be much much better than they are in terms of reliability. The technology used to get the power from the engine to the rear wheel is antiquated and full of opportunities for things to go wrong. It's quite telling when a five year extended warranty for the CTX is about a third of the price of one for the HD (again I think we all know why that is).
The HD looks beautiful, the paint and finish is excellent, the dealerships look great but the cost of ownership and the anticipation of when / what will be the next thing to go wrong are not what I want out of my motorcycling experience. Every HD owner I've ever talked to has "a story" of breakdowns and issues and on all of the trips I've gone on it's most often the HD's that have issues (not including flats).
I have my story as well.....
When I got back into motorcycling quite a few years ago it seemed as though the only choices were Sport, Sport Touring or the cookie cutter V-Twins that are everywhere. I have always had "cruiser style" motorcycles but the options seemed quite limited.....sort of like same, same, same, same with nothing really unique of different......then a couple of months ago I discovered the CTX. It was what I was looking for.....different, four cylinder engine, comfortable riding position and better handling characteristics.
I purchased it with the trunk and tall windshield. I find the tall windshield really effective and the only time I have experienced any buffeting at all was with a very stiff and gusty cross wind.
Did I say I'm really happy with the CTX! :smiley-party0005:
Anyway....those are my thoughts for what they are worth.......
:ty:
I traded in my 2010 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic for the CTX. I wouldn't really call the CTX competition for the Ultra Classic as they are quite different animals but thought I would jot down my thoughts on how I find it in comparison.
What's better on the CTX in my opinion:
- Handling - no comparison both one up and two up.
- Engine - again the CTX wins hands down.
- Braking - The Nissin brakes on the CTX are much better than the Brembo brakes on the HD.
- Reliability - I think we all know which bike will win here.
- Passenger Comfort - My wife likes the CTX better.
- Wind Protection - Better (with tall windscreen)
- The CTX is MUCH easier to clean and I like to keep my bikes clean.
- Cost of Ownership - I think we all know again which is better here. :roll eyes:
What do I miss:
Well frankly.....nothing except the cruise control (never really used it much anyway) and the stereo on the HD was better although I'm quite pleased with the stereo on the CTX.
For the price HD are charging for their bikes they really should be much much better than they are in terms of reliability. The technology used to get the power from the engine to the rear wheel is antiquated and full of opportunities for things to go wrong. It's quite telling when a five year extended warranty for the CTX is about a third of the price of one for the HD (again I think we all know why that is).
The HD looks beautiful, the paint and finish is excellent, the dealerships look great but the cost of ownership and the anticipation of when / what will be the next thing to go wrong are not what I want out of my motorcycling experience. Every HD owner I've ever talked to has "a story" of breakdowns and issues and on all of the trips I've gone on it's most often the HD's that have issues (not including flats).
I have my story as well.....
When I got back into motorcycling quite a few years ago it seemed as though the only choices were Sport, Sport Touring or the cookie cutter V-Twins that are everywhere. I have always had "cruiser style" motorcycles but the options seemed quite limited.....sort of like same, same, same, same with nothing really unique of different......then a couple of months ago I discovered the CTX. It was what I was looking for.....different, four cylinder engine, comfortable riding position and better handling characteristics.
I purchased it with the trunk and tall windshield. I find the tall windshield really effective and the only time I have experienced any buffeting at all was with a very stiff and gusty cross wind.
Did I say I'm really happy with the CTX! :smiley-party0005:
Anyway....those are my thoughts for what they are worth.......
:ty: