10-07-2016, 01:55 AM
Let's keep in mind that the engineers have group think just like we do. Some like this. Others like that. In the end, it's still about the ride and they send people like ex MotoGP rider Tady Okada to ride it and get feedback as well as engineers who have ridden all kinds of machines. The EX is still the same machine with new colors and a bit different tank. I like them all, including the 2014 DLX. The RS is good for northern U.S. roads where the pavement gets frost heaves. Believe, me, one ride down a NH back road and your suspension better work. I turned around after 30 miles on my 2008 Sporster which I sold soon afterwards. My 2000 Nighthawk killed my kidneys. Hagons did not help. The original 2013 (aka 2010) Showa suspension was harsh for my 160 lbs. Overall though, I like the new CB. If I can put together a few more dineros I'll pick one up.