There is no comparison between a Softail and the Touring bike like this. I've had both Softails and Touring and the ST is not even in the same class. I still have a FL springer but it's for profiling. It is not the same as riding the UC. I stick with what works for me. Good luck. If she is anything like women I know you will pay for it regardless of "whose" bike it is. Trust me. I know what I'm talking about. That's why I am happily single.