Tour Deluxe vs RSV

Hi folks - does anyone have experience riding both of these bikes?

 

I do believe my RSV will be a write-off so I will be looking at a new bike.

 

Much as I love the RSV, I do find it a bit top-heavy and was wondering if the Tour Deluxe suffers from the same?

 

I know there are "some fixes" for the RSV handling but I'd still like your comparison opinions first.

 

I thank you in advance for any comments.

 

Eugene

I havn't ridden the new Tour Delux but have ridden the earlier one I would say that it will definitely be less top heavy. Consider no faring, no sound system, and no trunk. How could it not be less top heavy?

Hi folks - does anyone have experience riding both of these bikes?

 

I do believe my RSV will be a write-off so I will be looking at a new bike.

 

Much as I love the RSV, I do find it a bit top-heavy and was wondering if the Tour Deluxe suffers from the same?

 

I know there are "some fixes" for the RSV handling but I'd still like your comparison opinions first.

 

I thank you in advance for any comments.

 

Eugene

i've got an rstd thats been venturized.added alot of weight a little at a time.actually it felt heavier. when i bought it getting used to it i guess.in fact when i loaded it down to go to vogel i could'nt feel a noticable difference.if it's lighter weight your looking for i don't think there it more than forty lbs. difference in the two.bill:2133:

I bought an 03 RSV and sold it. When I saw what a mistake that was and that the wife hardly ever rode with me, I went with the 05 RSTD.

 

Yes, very noticeable GOOD difference. Might be close just taking the trunk off of an RSV.

 

All I can say is

Thanks for the comments so far folks. I do understand that the weight difference between the two is not much (40 llbs or so) - was just wondering about the balance/handling comparison.

 

Thanks again.

 

Eugene

Eugene, I have a 05 RSTD & 06 RSV, I can't tell any difference in handling. Wheel sizes & frame are the same. Handlebars are wider on the RSTD which gives it a lighter feel. I think it comes down to which one you like to look at best.

now that i think about i have a tour de venture.it's venture in the back and rstd in the front so i get to ride both at the same time.

Both bikes are awesome, good idea making both out of one.

I'd like to add a question to this. How much difference is there in wind protection between the two, with one having a full fairing and the other having just a windshield?

Better protection behind the RSV, has wider front protection. Creates better pocket behind fairing.But remember it doesn't come off, so summer can be warmer.

now that i think about i have a tour de venture....

 

That is a good one Bill. You need to update your profile to read "05 Tour de Venture."