I heard that having a British bike is like losing your virginity to a woman who has VD.
You’re listening to stupid people. Older vintage Triumphs, T120s, Bonnevilles etc are very nice.
That and Lucas Electrics.
I had a 1969 BSA and I have used that analogy many times over the last 50 years. Talk about a love hate relationship LOL it really was like getting the clap from the first girl you had sex with. Yes it was my first bike.
I ride an Indian Scout now around the country roads of Central Kentucky. It’s beautiful, and it really is a kind of Zen when the weather’s just right and you’re on the right roads. One of the great things is that I can put hundreds of miles on the bike without even hitting much traffic or traffic lights. Car can’t run over you if they’re not around.