To me the Rocket III doesn't feel right the tank is too wide or something and if I was looking for a bike to tour on the Rocket III fuel mileage would eliminate it from my list. Also none of the ones I have seen at dealers or show have had cruise control maybe it's an option maybe it isn't but for a long haul touring bike it should have cruise. Between the victory and HD I really like the victory line I have never ridden either bike but I have heard from several people that have owned both victory and HD and they have told me the victory is hands down a better bike handling, power, comfort, reliability they have it all covered. I plan on picking up a victory cross country tour in another year or so when there are more on the used market.