The Deluxe is much more a competitor to the Street Glide, the S is more Road King in looks. As far as ride and power, its much smoother, and MUCH more powerful and faster, a completely different ride. I took both the T Bird and Storm for rides, then this bike, well...., and its a clear choice, especially compared to the dressed T Bird. The feel of the Strat surprised me, the power is immediate and quite substantial(91 hp and 117 torque at the wheel), the handling is very nice, very smooth, and you can ride it all day. Value wise, it killed the HD, and even the T Birds. A winner in multiple ways, fun to ride being the best.
Now, when I ride the Speedmaster, it offers a completely different experience, and that is quite cool too.
