Well to start with you didn't mention which models you are considering.....there's a big difference between models. A crotch rocket? a Goldwing? A Sportster? A Harley Bagger? There are a lot of differences between models. Your statement is to broad.[sm=smiley25.gif]

 

First you have to decide what you want a bike to do!

If you're only riding 4-5,000 miles a year, a Moped will do it!

 

In my humble opinion

HONDA = Had One Never Do it Again [:-]

I chose to ride a Harley for the most important reason, it is what I want to ride.

It's your decision. Ride what YOU want.

What was your name? WantAHarley.

Just pick the one you want, customize it your way and ride your ride.

 

If I have to explain, you would not understand!!!!

 

I have a brother that had bought a Suzuki and he heard my bike one day, he was riding and caught up with me and he said he liked the sound of the exhaust. A few weeks later he had bought a new '05 Dyna Low-rider and he sold his Suzuki and lost money. He had the Suzuki for a few months.

 

They are both great manufacturers. Resale on a Harley is much greater. Ive owned both, twice. I am riding a Harley again. If $$ is no object, a Harley would be the way to go. If you choose Honda, you will always regret not buying the Harley instead!

 

I bought a Suzuki Volusia in March of 2003. It was a great bike for around town riding. However, my parents moved from the Midwest to Virginia Beach about two years ago so I thought I would ride up to see them from time to time. Well the Suzuki I had just was not good for long distance (parents are 2.5 hrs. away) I would arrive at their house and feel like I was beaten down and wore out. Needless to say I sold my Suzuki and bought a 2006 Road King about 3 weeks ago. I have taken it out on a couple long rides and it rides and handles much smoother. When I get off after a long ride I don't feel worn out. I guess it depends on what you plan to do with your bike....long rides, short rides, back and forth to work?? I would say what sold me on the Road King is when I went to the local HD dealer and they were offering demo rides. I rode all of them from the VROD to the Electra Glide. I chose the Road King and am very happy with it. Good Luck and the best thing to do is to ride them and you will see the diffrence.

 

rode witha group from the FORR on a toy run while the bikes were parked more people walked past hondas to get a better look at the Harleys,the only people looking at jap bikes ride jap bikes,the rest of the world stares for hours at Harleys.

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Honda makes a quality bike, but I didn't buy the VTX for a couple of reasons.
The fit and finish of the Harley is better.
Honda's tank seem.
Front end wobble.
Not as many accessories.
Exhaust sound (1800).

I would buy a Kawasaki 1600 before the Honda VTX.


But the Harley package is better, even at a higher cost. I bought a Road King to ride, so I don't care about resale value. Which is becoming less of an issue as Harley makes enough bikes that you can get a new one without waiting a year.

Harley has a better package.

 

If I were you, I would buy the Honda.

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