I take it you don't like Softails. ;-) I favor the Sportster myself, but I guess I'm a traditionalist.
I don't get a newspaper but out here in the sticks "nine column inches" doesn't happen for anything, much less Harleys. I pay attention to what's posted on the local dealership's website, though. And they're running a lot of "special/reduced" lately.
I guess that makes me a heretic.
Not to start a religious war, but I traded in the POS Softail for a BMW.
(If only the passing lane had a passing lane).
Further blasphemy: I believe Wild Turkey is far superior to Jack Daniels.
The best looking bike Harley makes is a sprnger softail. But alas this boy is toooooo large .... this 6’5” frame has never set well in that saddle. The old heritage softail has ben relgated to my child bride. 5’4” and she is comfortable for a 600 mile day ride.
My new (last year)) Screaming Eagle Road King has the extra torque and height/length ratio to let this 300 lb boy ride in comfrort and style. 600 miles and never fatiqued. Live to ride!!