My take on HDs is you're paying for a name and an image. Take away the HD image and what do you have? Is an HD really worth that kind of money? And if you buy and HD, are you buying it for yourself or are you buying so other people can see you on an HD? Personally, I'd go with the Suzuki. It's engine is designed in 'this' century, not the last. It's liquid cooled and you won't have to take out a loan and give up your first born for parts and maintenance. Then, ask yourself, which will I have more fun on.