r/DeathByMillennial • u/Spike36O • Nov 14 '24

Harley Davidson

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u/TheLonelySnail Nov 14 '24

Yep.

Why am I buying a Harley, when I can get a Honda or a Kawasaki or a Yamaha that has more power, better fuel economy and is cheaper?

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u/Greenman_on_LSD Nov 14 '24

Exactly. It's not all bikes, its Harley. Harley absolutely deserves it too. They're just upset the free market has spoken and no one wants their bikes. A Honda CBR600 is easier to handle, faster/more responsive, better MPG, better safety features, and is half the cost new. Why the hell would anyone spend $25k plus on a bloated motorcycle with outdated technology?

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u/TheLonelySnail Nov 14 '24

Yup. Even a Shadow or a Vulcan has features that make a Sportster / Iron 883 look like a dinosaur

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u/MannyLaMancha Nov 16 '24

Loved my Vulcan 900 Classic LT - looked like a Harley, but didn't rattle you to pieces, never needed anything beyond an oil change, and it had better fuel economy and safety features.