2012 Road Star Silverado S

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Competitive Comparison
The advantages of the 2012 Road® Star Silverado® S vs. 2012 Harley-Davidson® Dyna® Switchback
   
The Advantages 2012 Road Star® Silverado® S 2012 Harley-Davidson®  Dyna® Switchback
Amazing Value    
Lowest MSRP* and loaded with competitive advantages  YES - $15,590 MSRP / Dollar for dollar the Silverado is by far the best value*  NO - $15,999 - $16,384  MSRP depending upon color option
Custom Cruiser Extras Come Standard    
Passing lamps come standard for added function and custom style right off the showroom floor YES - Superior function, style and value / No extra cost NO - Additional accessory item / Costs extra in addition to the already higher MSRP
Chrome accents, including chrome switchgear and front brake master cylinder come standard and provide custom style right off the showroom floor YES - Superior style and value / No extra cost NO - Additional accessory items / Cost extra in addition to the already higher MSRP
Stainless steel braided throttle and clutch cables come standard and provide clean uncluttered look and custom style right off the showroom floor YES - Superior style and value / No extra cost NO - Additional accessory items / Cost extra in addition to the already higher MSRP
Advanced Performance    
4-valve per cylinder technology for freer breathing engine with greater combustion efficiency than 2-valve per cylinder machines YES - 8 valves total for high power output at all RPM NO - Only 2-valves per cylinder for only 4 valves total
Exceptional Handling, Ride Quality and Comfort    
Engine is solid-mounted, stressed member of the chassis for smoother ride quality and more responsive handling   YES - Excellent handling and ride comfort  / Less rider fatigue NO - Rubber mounted / Not stressed member of the chassis 
Beefier front fork suspension with longer suspension travel stylishly smoothes out the bumps YES - 43mm telescopic fork with 5.5" travel / 44% more travel than Switchback NO - Smaller 41mm cartridge fork with only 3.8" travel
Out-of-sight link-type, single shock rear suspension with longer rear wheel travel delivers less unsprung weight for increased suspension action, excellent rear-wheel tracking, precise handling and smooth ride quality YES - Single shock with 4.3" travel / 105% more travel than Switchback  NO - Dual cigar-style shocks with only 2.1" travel
Longer wheelbase for excellent handling and optimum predictability on the open road YES - 66.5” wheelbase / Nearly 4" longer than Switchback NO - Only 62.8”
Powerful dual hydraulic front disc brakes for stronger linear stopping power  YES - 298mm dual discs with 4-piston calipers, aluminum pistons and sintered brake pads  NO - Only Single 300mm disc 
Larger rear hydraulic disc brake for exceptional stopping power YES - 320mm rear disc / Almost 10% larger than than Switchback NO - Only 292mm 
Substantially longer overall length for a more stretched-out custom look and feel YES - 98.4" L / Almost 6" longer than Switchback NO - Only 92.8" L
Comfortable rocker-style two-piece heel/toe shifter comes standard  YES - Superior comfort, function and value / No extra cost NO - Only available with toe shifter 
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