If the used Ultra has ABS I would get it. Someone else took the depreciation hit and probably added some goodies to it too.

 

Just enjoy the test rides, then make the call.

 

I had a 2009 street glide loved it until my wife started to ride with me again I was going to add speakers to the saddle bag lids so she could hear the radio I put progressive 944's on it and it still was a sow's ear not a silk purse they don't call them ultras for nothing

 

As much as I like the looks of these things without the tour pack I use mine literally every day.If you plan on commuting or traveling, especially with a passenger get the Ultra.You never said what year the Ultra was.

 

Get a 2014 Ultra! You can always adapt it so it looks like an SG, more expensive the other way around.

 

ULTRA. But I am biased.

 

My general motto is to buy as new as you can afford.

Beary

 

Best bet is a test drive.
I bought my sgs because when I drove an ultra it was heavier feeling getting it off the stand. The sgs feels lighter and more agile around the twisties. However I really have not ridden an ultra 'cept on a demo. Having 700 miles on my '14 sgs I am real happy with her. Especially the handling. either way you will be happy most likely.
ferd

 

If you ride alot and carry stuff, ultra hands down. You can always get a detachable tp kit and have both bikes.

 

rode today defiantly like the ultra, the stock SG setup feels like im on a mini bike, knees in my chest and elbows in my ribs. i can fix that with mods but the 11 ultra classic already fits. it is way better on wifes back and i dont have music on my i phone i still listen to cds