[Mariner]

the allure of a Harley has nothing to do with HP/litre.

1. They are widely recognized as the prettiest bikes in the world.

2. They are VERY comfortable if you ride the right model.

3. They are VERY reliable since AMF is out of the picture.....my neighbor has 102K on his '96 Road King.....nothing but standard maintenance.

4. They can be made VERY fast if that's what you want.

5. They all come with a wet spot on the back seat.......factory standard:)~

$21k for the Heritage Softail I spent a few years ago was the best investment I've ever made, bar none.

[Melas]

4. They can be made VERY fast if that's what you want.

Well, they can be made fast, but not very fast. A tricked out Sportster can easily do 140, but that's not even within striking distance of a stock V4 Jap liter bike.

[elbucko]

5. They all come with a wet spot on the back seat.......factory standard:)~

Yes, they certainly do....;^)

[BraveMan]

$21k for the Heritage Softail I spent a few years ago was the best investment I've ever made, bar none.

I paid $5800.00 "out the door" (incl. tax, license, title, registration) for my FXRS in 1982. I was offered $9500.00 for the same bike last year. I wish my 401k held its value as well.

Twenty one years old last year, averaging 8-10k miles a year. Still as reliable as a railroad spike.