I have a 2006 Ultra Classic and a 2006 Springer Standard. The Springer has been built up with a Scremain´ Eagle 6 Speed Transmission and the engine has been punched out to 113 cu in. I love it. Riding the Springer is much more fun than the Ultra. However, for the long haul the Ultra wins. The Springer takes its toll on my old bones after about 3 or 4 hours. The Ultra seems to sooth what the Springer bangs around.