I've got nothing bad at all to say about the eliminator. To be honest though if you are looking for good performance I would do something like a Sportster and trick it out with Buell parts. The parts are fairly interchangeable and very available. People make fun of the sporty's but you beef up that motor and they will flat out run. Easy to setup for better ride so you can be lower, longer and more comfy. The new Triumphs are pretty nice also and some have a fairly good throwback look.
I've had 3 Sporties now and 2 big twins. I don't see myself ever owning a 3rd big twin, but if I live long enough, I'll own more Sportsters.