[HOTTIEBOY]

American V-Twin is a disgrace. It is a 60 horsepower boat anchor.

And, ahem, a V-Max is a 4 cylinder....still slow and outdated.

Ok. I will support my argument this way:
My bike is a Yamaha FJR1300. SPORT TOURER
146 horsepower @ 8000rpm, redlines at 13,000rpm
99ft. lbs torque @ 7000rpm
16 valves, DOHC, electronic fuel injection
48mm Soqi telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Standard hard bags(not a $600 ad-on)
list goes on and on

Now what does a $12,000 Harley have? (and don't say, "nostalgia" or I will throw up)

[-YYZ-]

Yeah, but will it make a sound like the end of the world and cause small children and animals to cower when you ride past? Well, what's the point then? /sarc

[blarney]

You keep thinking that, it's good for ya I'm sure. It's still a fact that you have to spend a lot of time telling everyone why your bike is so much better, American Vtwin riders don't because people know.

Oh by they way hp is bragging rights only, toque gets the job done and 99ft lbs is kiddie stuff. So you can put it any way you want and explain it anyway you want but fact of the matter is if it was so great you wouldn't have to tell everyone.

[ReaganCowboy]

Serious question here from a recently-returned-to-riding-after-25-years Honda VT750C24 Shadow Aero owner: what are your thoughts on the Honda ST1300 ABS, vice the bike you currently have?

I'm thinking of getting another bike next year (20 year-old daugther wants a sport bike). Need something to commute on (luggage, windshield a plus!) and want something with ABS. Like Honda's reputation for value.

My heart's desire is a 2006 Goldwing ABS with airbag! Yeah, I know its a couch on wheels!