Bought the BMW k1100rt ... sorry IMHO the Roadking as much as a flexible flyer as it is(diligently working on that as we speak lol) has a much more relaxed and smooth ride . Some think the BMWs are the greatest think sine sliced bread and im happy for them . But To me they feel like a 80s Jap 4 cyl with touring bags .Dont get me wrong , its a nice bike . but not in the leage of a touring bike as the RK . jake