That's basically what I was going to say too.

 

I give all bikers a wave too. If there is any jabbing from me it's all in good fun with tongue in cheek!

 

It's as simple as this! My ford dealership sales Toyota but the real trucks on the lot are the fords... if you really want a sweat ride theirs always the Lincoln next to the lower end vehicle. Honda makes a great bike, but the Harley Davidson is one step up from the rest... now most people want one but not all can afford one. So ride what you can till you can get what you want... like the candy commercial says NOT SORRY... LOL

 

 

Most folks like the HD because of the aftermarket support and the social acceptance of "it's a Harley". One might want to review how much on stock Harleys are not made in the USA. Over priced ditch pumps. But the lopping twin while riding back roads is good.

let me know when you have 100k on one machine how reliable they are. Harleys, when left mostly stock, are just as reliable as any other bike out there.

Want fast twin? Buy a Ducati.

The lowered seat height is to sell more bike. Not everyone is 6'7" like me.

But I'll have a sportster someday.. Today it's just my old 2002 Ultra Classic and my 97 Moto Guzzi.

 

First, ride your own ride and quit being so **** about what other people ride. Their money, their choice, not yours. If they want a Harley, eventually they will get one. However, there are many bike brands out there that do produce bullet proof bikes. Some are V Twins, V Fours, inline fours, inline twos, flat or H sixes. Some are sport bikes, some are cruisers, and some are touring. Does it matter? Are you buying their bike for them? Of course not. So why get your tail feathers all in a bunch because someone is riding a different brand that may or may not have the same style as a Harley? Another point is price. Many of the metrics cost a heck of a lot less than the same or smaller size Harley. Sometimes by at least half.

But lets close the gap a bit. If your riding a Sportster, it's a girls bike, so either your a female or some punk azzed sissy boy. (j/k) It's the same thought process though the bike is a Harley. In other words, be secure in YOUR choice, and who gives a rats behind about what someone else chooses for their ride.

If we're talking foreign made vs American made, take a look at many of the parts on the Harley. Many are manufactured outside of the United States! Look at a lot of the Aftermarket items Harley dealerships sell. Do you really think those odd or exotic looking names that have "Made In" before them are in the United States? On the other hand, does it really matter?

Okay, I ride a Street Glide AKA Geezer Glide. While it's never actually left me stranded, it still has it's faults. The wheel bearings for starters. When my front bearings started to fail, I was only a few miles from home, and even then I wasn't sure if it would make it. My rear bearings are about gone but will be replaced shortly. The Stereo hasn't worked for better than a year and a half along with a few other things. Does it bother me, especially having a high dollar bike? Not in the least. I do my own wrenching and fix things that are necessary. The stereo isn't necessary though eventually I will fix it or get a replacement. Harley's aren't perfect, never were and never will be. The same applies to all the other makes and models out there be they made in America or some foreign country. Realize it, accept it, and get on with your life!

I ride my own ride, and have an appreciation for the variety of other bikes out there. Personally I like big bikes, the bigger the better. Brand or country of origin doesn't amount to a hill of beans.

 

To just answer your question , It's the cost. they would like a Harley but they can't afford a Harley. Plus the Old rumor Harley's break down often.

 

I own a 2008 Yamaha V-Twin 1900 Raider and a 2014 Street Glide Special. The Yamaha is a better bike pretty much hands down. Don't get me wrong, I love both bikes but, gun to my head the metric is a better bike. Please excuse the crappy photography.