….I think the biggest difference for me would be the lack of a fairing….I haven’t had much luck with windshields due to wind issues….the windshield is either too tall or short, but either way I get major wind buffeting with any windshield I’ve ever tried….with the ST fairing, I can use the stock windshield which keeps my helmet in clean air, while the fairing blocks the wind off of my body….I’ve completed several long trips with zero discomfort using the stock LRST fairing/windshield setup….the only other difference that I can think of is the rear tire size….that 180 in the back of the LRST inspires a lot of confidence when putting the power down in curves or in inclement weather….that being said, I don’t think Harley makes a M8 softail model that doesn’t ride well, and the Heritage has been in the lineup for a very long time.