Of the many things discussed is that the odd things that your motorcycle does gives it soul.
My rocket still has the funny start issue and no 2nd gear. Having back road canyon rides in 1st or 3rd sure adds a lot of character to the bike
All Rockets have both, they are a bike that does many things well, they can hoon, they can drag race, they can land speed race, go cross country, not being the best in any deciples but Rockets give many different bikes in many different things all they want, thats why i love mine, not the best in anything but does it all pretty funly
My observation of Rocket 3 riders over the years is they bring a tremendous amount of character to their rides whether they came from Goldwings. Harley Baggers, etc.