t-binger

Thanks to all for your advice. My buddy totalled his Valkyrie Interstate and had to buy a RSV because he can't get a Valkyrie Interstate any more. His only complaint is about the power difference so I figured I would look into year differences since I recall some complaints about power even though this engine is capable of much more. Don't know why they don't tap into it. That said, the Roadstar 1600 is no racer either and I don't want to ride at 100 mph, I just want comfortably adequate for the highway. Tom

I have been riding a Roadstar 1600 for about 6 years now and want to move to a Royal Star Venture for some more serious Touring. My wife and I have had the Roadstar out to the Black Hills, Yellowstone, Badlands and Montana and it's fine but not a true touring bike and lacks some comforts. I don't like the look of Goldwings and at 6'5" they just don't have enough room for me. I love the look of the Royal Star and it seems roomier. I seem to recall that some airbox improvements have been made over the years giving a bit more power and torque to the Royal Star. Is there a year that is preferable? Are, say, the '06's and on better than the '99 through 05's? I figure this is the place to ask. Tom W. Illinois