Looking for opinions on NEW Harley Davidson bikes?

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I went yesterday and looked at new Harleys, I tried a Sportster and a Night Rod. Sat on a few others and compared prices. I wasn't comfortable on any of them. The seats were too stiff and narrow, the bikes felt way out of balance and the prices were much too high. I am not a Harley basher, but why would I want to buy something I don't like? Maybe a couple to three thousand dollars would make it more comfortable, but I can get comfort right off the showroom floor with a Honda. Even the Yamaha Roadstar was hard on the rear end. The V Star was nice, but the Honda Shadow just fits. This will be a bike for either me or my wife and she felt the same after trying the Suzuki, Harley, Yamaha, and Honda. The Shadow Aero was the most comfortable and balanced with the 750 Spirit next and then Sportster, followed by the V Star 650. (I tried the 1100)
 
Sounds like you've made up your own mind. You have certainly done your shopping.
Buy the one that suits you best. I ride an HD Electra Glide and I'm very happy with it.
(although I do agree Harley is kinda pricey.)
 
I would say that since it is a big investment, that you should definitely get what you like and want. I don't know about the Honda's and the Suzuki's (or any other Japanese bike) but there are places that will rent you a harley for a day or two to check out. Personally, I prefer to ride the big touring bikes. I might even go for a goldwing on my next purchase.
 
are you two riding 2 up or are you getting two bikes? or maybe just splitting time between one bike? If you are going the 2 up route you will want something a little bigger than the 650 v star, the 1100 would work. Hard to knock a Honda, they just work. They don't excite you much but they always seem to work. Harley is ok if you have a wad of extra money you don't known what to do with. Those Victory's are sort of nice too but also pricey.
 
If you don't like it don't buy it. But is it really necessary to prove your hypocrisy buy saying you are not a Harley basher, when that is what you are doing?
 
Sounds like you have already made up your mind. If you are not comfortable on the Harley, don't buy one.....period. I will say one thing tho.....Don't be fooled by those Honda seats. I owned a VTX 1300 and that seat, on longer rides, gave me pains in my back......dunno exactly why, but it did.
 
Had a harley superglide for weekend test and it was yes amazing but it just had a heavy soul. I tried the Triumph Speedmaster and I am totally sold on the twin. It sounds great, it handles well ...for a cruiser....and ..for the money its got just that bit more in every department. It also has better pillion seat than the Harley.

Have to say I love the Bonneville as well and for those wanting a fast no fuss modern retro this is the one for you...but the Speedmaster is truly special.
 
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