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[cruiserlover]

Tomorrow the guy si supposed to be bringing my 06 1300 R. I sat on one at a dealer.Ane they had antother later model, I think it might have been a sabrel 1300 with skinner front tire,fender,and cast wheels.It lifted up way easier.One is probably a vtx and the other is a new version after 2009. I know low speed handling is effected by the front tires etc.However I ride a 99 venture now so that isnt a new problem.But maybe the later model has a lower center of gravity. But weight wise they are pretty much equal on all specs I have found.I know its about 675 whereas my venture is 850 so I expected the r to feel much lighter.

[Gumbo]

I had a 07 1300R and loved it, now on 06 1800R, now this thing is heavy! I thought the 1300 was more nimble and lighter, try a 1800 you just may not think it's so heavy.
As to why it feels heavy, not a clue, but it won't be long until you will be very comfortable with that R.

[cruiserlover]

I had a 07 1300R and loved it, now on 06 1800R, now this thing is heavy! I thought the 1300 was more nimble and lighter, try a 1800 you just may not think it's so heavy.
As to why it feels heavy, not a clue, but it won't be long until you will be very comfortable with that R.

I'm sure.No bike,not the 1800 vtx or the vulcan 2000 feels heavier than my venture.But beyond 10 mph the weight disappears.

[Rocket67]

My 1800R felt 400# heavier than my Street Glide.  I was really surprised too, I was thinking the Harley would have a much heavier feel. 

[cruiserlover]

I figured it out.the r i sat on was an1800.i got my bike now.perfect weight.im happy.