I've nothing against Harleys, nor the people who ride them. Some are what I'd consider "proper bikers". I remember a grizzly old hells angel-looking chap when I was on my DAS who intentionally moved to bloke some cars for us and gave a nod and flicker of a smile.
That said, a lot of Harley riders have more money than sense and go for style over substance. Some are wannabe badasses and others are mid-life crisis born again riders. Personally, I'd go for a Jap Cruiser over a Harley, even if the cost was the same. I like the styling more, more punch and I have no patience with unreliability.
Spending over £10,000 on a bike that struggles to get past 110mph and can't get round corners seems bonkers to me.
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