OK guys, I'm 74 yo and, prior to getting my 2020 Challenger Limited a little over a year ago, my last 2 bikes were Road Glides (2013 RGC and 2016 RGU). I LOVED the RG styling. Both were comfortable bikes for me and I've been on a number of trips with long days in the saddle. No complaints. But...., the RGU really was too damn top heavy but I managed. But I gotta tell ya, after I test rode the Challenger I bought it. As far as fit, I only changed out the bars for the reduced reach Indian bars. That was a good move. But the stock seat, the controls, so forth and so on are perfect for me @ 5' 11" and 165 lbs. IMHO the Challenger is MORE comfortable than either of my previous RG's. The Challenger feels more "nimble" if you know what I mean and it doesn't feel top heavy at all. The stock stereo is more than adequate and even running at 80ish I have all the volume and clarity I need and won't be spending no bucks to improve it like you need to do on a Harley. And I usually ride with the windscreen only maybe about 1/3 of the way up but after I rocket up a ramp and get on the interstate it is so nice to be able to run the windscreen the rest of the way up to keep me out of some of the wind. Having the RUN/START button on a rocker with the KILL switch--now why didn't Harley think of this? Not that I would ever admit that at one time my bike wouldn't start and it took me forever to figure out I had inadvertently pushed the KILL switch, but I have heard of this happening LOL but it can't happen on my Challenger. Heel shifter? Yeah, I kinda liked the Harley heel shifters. But I don't miss it. And with longer foot boards and no heel shifter I like being able to move my left foot around a lot rather than having it positioned in one spot for my whole ride. Also really like being able to rearrange the RC screens cause I like to have half the screen showing me the GPS and the other half of the screen showing my mph and both front and rear air pressures. Locking saddle bags are something I would never have paid extra for but, dang, they came on my Challenger and I really like them. The locking gas cap is also a plus for me. I think the Challenger rear lighting is a bit "weak" but I bought the Custom Dynamics all LED run/stop/brake lights to mount on the rear just underneath the saddlebag lids and, very soon, I will install them. And changing 5 qts of motor oil & filter is definitely better than having to change out all 3 holes on a Harley LOL.
I am still somewhat bumfuzzled with planning trips with the RC system but, hey, remember I'm 74 so I don't get along real well with computers and I will get some more experience using it and setting it up pretty soon.
So, for all of you Harley folks that may be "wondering" about the Challenger, if ya wanna keep peace at home and not cripple your bank account then for Gosh sakes don't test ride one!
ATTN: Polaris staff that may be monitoring this thread, you should have my address on file for thanking me with discount coupons or other goodies but, if not, let me know LOL.
