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Doughnut
Posted on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 02:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I know that it comes down to taste but i am wondering which is the better bike. Kinda a pro vs. con. As I see it the S3 has advantage in power, slight advantage in fuel capacity. I think mpg is a wash. The S2 has "soul" and is sexier. The S2 seems more unique. Others' thoughts?
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Buellistic
Posted on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 03:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The "PLUS" that "i" see in the S2/S2T is they are more SPORTSTER orinentate'ed as in PARTS ...

ie: ONE have 1 inch handle bars ...

It is easy to up-date engine to the 2002 Model year stuff ...

ie: Heads/Cams !!!
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Phelan
Posted on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 04:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The S2T is hands-down the better looking. Subjectively, the S3 has more power, bigger front fairing, better latching bags, and slightly more fuel yes, and if you have small hands or preference, the 7/8" bars are a plus. S2 on its side has a lot of prestige because of its unique pieces, like brembo and PM calipers, clip-on handlebars, Harley controls, tank cover (makes repaints easier), carbon fiber hugger and belt guard, Marchesini or PM wheels, carbon fiber hamcan, fully adjustable WP ROMA forks, and did I mention easily accessible rear isolators? The S2T is hands down IMO the most prestigous bike of it's time and one of all time.
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Jstfrfun
Posted on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 05:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

VERY sexy those two. BTW did you see the RS1200 in the classifieds?...oh my!
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Ebutch
Posted on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 10:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

S2 Hands down class A American Exotic Buellty!!!!!S3 a true Long-Ranger!!!!Owen both.Butch
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Ebutch
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 01:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Oh S3,two-up all day comfortably all-day!+ more power and miles per gallon(fual inj).Still S2 a better looker!
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Doughnut
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 02:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What are the mpg numbers between the two? I need a bike that does it ALL. I was fine on my S2 (longest trip was anout 450 in a day i think, could have gone farther easily). Been on a S3T a few times a while back. I can't justify having both, going to have to decide. I keep going back and forth though. I know either will make me happy (ANY bike would right now) but wondering which will make me happier.
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Jstfrfun
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 03:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If it's possible to own both then it's justifiable. I'd own one of each if I could afford 'em!
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Ebutch
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 05:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

S2(46 mpg)stock,with mikuni carb,Vance Hines muf.S3(54)factory race package.Both are under valued!Mpg on both is full throu.
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Buelltours
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 05:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

For me it's just the other way round: S2 = 50mpg, S3 (with small cases and mostly 2 up) 45 mpg. Both stock except muffler. S2 is a diva, S3 a reliable work horse. If you want to tour 2up, do take the S3. IMO
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Bikerjim99
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 06:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I get about 50 MPG with my S3, well over 200 miles between fillups without getting too close to empty.
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