Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide

**Jared** · 02-01-2011, 05:39 PM

I came across this comparison today and thing that it is a great write-up.

http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/201....tom-9037 6.html

landman · 02-01-2011, 06:42 PM

thanks for posting this jared.

**glwilson** · 02-01-2011, 07:22 PM

That seemed to be a fairly-balanced assessment of the two bikes on the surface; but I would really like to read a review from a source that doesn't have to take advertisement dollars from those they review.

Typically, the hard-core complaints are muted in magazine reviews such as this.

However, I think Kawa is giving HD a good run for the money with this addition to their lineup. ;)

**ringadingh** · 02-01-2011, 07:50 PM

It sounded like a very polite review of both bikes. And the Road Glide had the upgraded engine, and carried an $4500.00 price difference. Thats a big difference for a comparable bike.

Dave · 02-01-2011, 08:18 PM

I wonder how much of that difference is because HD are assembled in Illinois?

I'm sure labor cost have got to be many times more than in Japan. Plus the union extortion and all the additional taxes and EPA B.S. in that state.

I've heard Illinois "almost" makes California look conservative.

paul · 02-01-2011, 09:02 PM

Thanks for posting. I also read the review on the 2010 Voyager. I HAVE GOT TO GET ME ONE OF THESE!

I have shopped them in our area and have found a number of 2010 models new at the dealer, with ABS for as low as $14999.00 Keep thinking if I walk in with a wad of $100's might be able to drive out for 14K even. It sure is testing the limits of my willpower.

**Cajunrider** · 02-01-2011, 09:36 PM

$14,999 is a steal for a Voyager. I wouldn't have to think very long. Glad they aren't selling them that cheap over here. I might have to pull the trigger.

tombstone · 02-01-2011, 10:36 PM

I wonder about their math. The difference in the "as tested" prices, according to my calculator is $5650.00 I can buy a lot of black T-Shirts for that kind of coin...

AlabamaNomadRider · 02-02-2011, 12:15 AM

Dave, I thought HD's are assembled in Wisconsin. Headquarters in Milwaukee.

Good review of both bikes. For the difference in dollars would have to go with the Vaquero.

dandolfn · 02-02-2011, 12:29 AM

I'm sure labor cost have got to be many times more than in Japan. Plus the union extortion and all the additional taxes and EPA B.S. in that state.

If labor costs are many times more than in Japan, why are car companies like Toyota and Honda building cars in the U.S.?

I think you're letting your political views color your perception.

Dave · 02-02-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dandolfn

I think you're letting your political views color your perception.

I don't think so, richard.

psychocycle · 02-02-2011, 11:47 AM

Wow, huge price differences between US and Canada. I was just at the motorcycle show here in Edmonton in January and got the up to date price list for the 2011's and the Road Glide is $20,999 which is the same price as the Vaquero. Given the same price point I would lean heavily towards the Road Glide as I have always really liked this bike and have quite a few hours in the saddle on it. I will try out the Vaquero in the spring, my local dealer said I could take it out for a couple of hours once the roads and weather are good.

**Jared** · 02-02-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by psychocycle

Wow, huge price differences between US and Canada. I was just at the motorcycle show here in Edmonton in January and got the up to date price list for the 2011's and the Road Glide is $20,999 which is the same price as the Vaquero. Given the same price point I would lean heavily towards the Road Glide as I have always really liked this bike and have quite a few hours in the saddle on it. I will try out the Vaquero in the spring, my local dealer said I could take it out for a couple of hours once the roads and weather are good.

Was that for the 103ci or 96ci motor?

psychocycle · 02-02-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

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Originally Posted by psychocycle

Wow, huge price differences between US and Canada. I was just at the motorcycle show here in Edmonton in January and got the up to date price list for the 2011's and the Road Glide is $20,999 which is the same price as the Vaquero. Given the same price point I would lean heavily towards the Road Glide as I have always really liked this bike and have quite a few hours in the saddle on it. I will try out the Vaquero in the spring, my local dealer said I could take it out for a couple of hours once the roads and weather are good.

Was that for the 103ci or 96ci motor?

The price I quoted was for the Touring Road Glide® Custom 96ci for the Touring Road Glide® Ultra 103ci the price is $24,889. As well, this price is for the black models (no colour) colour = more$$.

VulcanE · 02-02-2011, 12:14 PM

That was a VERY interesting article, and a good read. I just wish that since they evaluated the Vaquero as it comes standard, they would have used the RG as it comes standard.

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glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide That seemed to be a fairly-balanced assessment of the two bikes on the surface; but I would really like to read a review from a source that doesn't have to take advertisement dollars from those they review. Typically, the hard-core complaints are muted in magazine reviews such as this. However, I think Kawa is giving HD a good run for the money with this addition to their lineup. ;) __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide It sounded like a very polite review of both bikes. And the Road Glide had the upgraded engine, and carried an $4500.00 price difference. Thats a big difference for a comparable bike. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide I wonder how much of that difference is because HD are assembled in Illinois? I'm sure labor cost have got to be many times more than in Japan. Plus the union extortion and all the additional taxes and EPA B.S. in that state. I've heard Illinois "almost" makes California look conservative. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide Thanks for posting. I also read the review on the 2010 Voyager. I HAVE GOT TO GET ME ONE OF THESE! I have shopped them in our area and have found a number of 2010 models new at the dealer, with ABS for as low as $14999.00 Keep thinking if I walk in with a wad of $100's might be able to drive out for 14K even. It sure is testing the limits of my willpower. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide $14,999 is a steal for a Voyager. I wouldn't have to think very long. Glad they aren't selling them that cheap over here. I might have to pull the trigger. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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tombstone Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 437	Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide I wonder about their math. The difference in the "as tested" prices, according to my calculator is $5650.00 I can buy a lot of black T-Shirts for that kind of coin...
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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide Dave, I thought HD's are assembled in Wisconsin. Headquarters in Milwaukee. Good review of both bikes. For the difference in dollars would have to go with the Vaquero. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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dandolfn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 374	Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide I'm sure labor cost have got to be many times more than in Japan. Plus the union extortion and all the additional taxes and EPA B.S. in that state. If labor costs are many times more than in Japan, why are car companies like Toyota and Honda building cars in the U.S.? I think you're letting your political views color your perception. __________________ If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to...
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02-02-2011, 11:47 AM	#12
psychocycle Advanced Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 822	Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide Wow, huge price differences between US and Canada. I was just at the motorcycle show here in Edmonton in January and got the up to date price list for the 2011's and the Road Glide is $20,999 which is the same price as the Vaquero. Given the same price point I would lean heavily towards the Road Glide as I have always really liked this bike and have quite a few hours in the saddle on it. I will try out the Vaquero in the spring, my local dealer said I could take it out for a couple of hours once the roads and weather are good. __________________ Psychocycle VBA # 1125 2002 1500 fi Nomad
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02-02-2011, 12:14 PM	#15
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Comparison between Vaquero and Road Glide That was a VERY interesting article, and a good read. I just wish that since they evaluated the Vaquero as it comes standard, they would have used the RG as it comes standard. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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