I rode a 2015 Road Glide Special in Sturgis. There are 3 vents in the fairing for air to flow through that can be shut off. The stock windshield is very low and with all 3 vents open you might as well not have a fairing. With all 3 vents closed the air was pretty violent around my head, similar to the previous generation with a low windshield. With the middle vent below the windshield open and the 2 lower vents closed, the air was not nearly as violent, seem to flow around me without shaking my head. I assume this is the case with the new batwings in 2014, I have not ridden a 2014 batwing so I cannot compare.
I did like the new dash with the Rushmore electronics. To me, the top of the dash appears a little taller than previous generation, and reaching the radio seemed like it was closer. However, the seat seemed to put me farther up than I'm used to. I am only 5' 10" and I felt really cramped on the bike. The entire lineup appears to be equipped exactly like the new Street Glides. If you line up a 2014 Street Glide and 2015 Road Glide side by side the only thing different is the fairing.
The new bars on the Road Glide are absolutely horrible! They're shaped like a cross between beach bars and mini apes. Absolutely terrible hand placement for me. At a minimum I would have to change bars, seat and windshield from day one. I do like the look of the entire fairing and I would certainly be interested in a CVO version, preferably an Ultra CVO (hello Harley!!! Are you listening?)
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