I am not saying one way or the other but I believe that the Brits are doing their homework on the mid size cruiser. I am sure that if they build a 1500cc bike that resembles the America or Speedy, I believe that it will handle well. Anyone out there that has ridden the Rocket III will attest to this, The Rocket has a nice low center of gravity and you can throw it around in the turns alot better than I ever expected. I think it handle quite well and as for weight sit on a Rocket and lift it off of the kickstand, I think it feels lighter than our bikes picking it up of of the kick stand (lower center of gravity). I have ridden a Rocket on about a 20 mile test ride and I will eventually have one in my stable. So all I am saying is that I believe you won't be giving up much handling capabilities by going with the "1500cc America/Speedy" As I believe the Brits will build another great ride! I own a 904 America and it runs good but the only substitute for cubic inches is more cubic inches and 1500cc's sounds good and 2300 better yet!
I am sure there are other Rocket owners or riders that will agree with my prediction.
