I've been told that the Road Glide fairing makes highway traveling a breeze.

I would personally rather own a Street Glide, because I like the way they look and the way they ride.

If you can, get on both and hopefully you'll have a better idea.

,... I wish my dyna had a fairing

 

I have no problems with the batwing on my SG. No buffeting. I did switch the windshield and the seat. I have ridden lots of long days. Interstates, tractor trailors, and high crosswinds have never been a problem. I ride fairly fast. I can hang with my sportbike buddies to about 120 then the SG hits the wall. The bike handles great. If you can't handle touring on this bike you shouldn't be touring.

That said, I think a blacked out denim black RG with the klockwerks shield looks smokin hot. I also like the orange SE RG.

I would rent both and put at least 300 - 500 miles in a day on both. Get out on the interstate and then take it through some twisties. You may want to see if you can rent each with a better windshield. They both suck.

The only way I ride my SG with the short shield is without a helmet and with goggles. I have an 8" shield that I use most of the time.

 

Cons: both way over priced....
Pros: both a harley

 

Love my Road Glide.... nobodies mentioned the glove boxes on the RG, or the speakers wired for tour pack. Road glide has floorboards for passenger where the Street glide had pegs. Agree with lower windshield, made a lot of difference. I thought mine was too big of a bike for me when I first got it.... now I can't see myself on anything smaller. Better lighting. Great bike in my view.

 

I own an ultra but I have ridden both the SG and RG. The SG has better wind protection for the rider hands down.

 

If I was worried about wind I'd sell my bike and buy a truck.

 

you got that right!

 

I'll be honest. I love the RG with the lower fairings. I rode this morning and it was 36 degrees and no issue at all. I used to hate the shark nose but love it after riding both. I had an electra glide for 5 years and I really think the RG is hard to beat

 

o7 Roadie. Certainly NOT ugly! Turns alot of heads; mirage Orange, HD flame accessories all over, Samson pipes; I love it, I'm too inseamed challenged for an Ultra Classic, I can sit flat footed. High winds not a problem, looking to change windshield as aftermkts look better. It's a great ride!

 

to each his own!!! refused even to take one on test drive! for a long time i wouldnt even consider one because they are fugly. walked into a local bike shop looked at this fugly big bike and fell in love. Dont test ride one or you will be hooked too