I had the same questions. I have been riding with a group of guys who ride at a pretty good pace, usually 80 to 85 mph. We did a 600 mile ride yesterday, longer than I normally ride. But I have been thinking of trading the Harley for the 1100S. It can't vibrate as much as a Harley...
The Street Glide is a fine scooter. I just got rid of my Road King and miss it large.
Do a 600 mile day on an 1100 S and unless your a Yoga
instructor, you're going to be in traction.
I have both an '08 Ninja 250 R and an '08 KLR 650 and i would
choose both of them over my 1100 S for anything over a couple of hundred miles.
It's not that you can't... it's how you're going to feel at rides end.
This September i will scoot Seattle to Halifax... so far... 10.000 +
kilometers on the 250 along with two other guys scooting 1/4 liter bikes.
We're in it for the giggle.
As crazy as that sounds, I'll be more comfortable than on Mr. Monster.
The Monster 1100 is a truly fantastic sporting tool/hot rod.
Distance was never in the design brief.