Yes, we should hang this perpetrator of falsehoods! A radio is the best thing ever invented for long rides.
Harley has picked up on that. They plan to change their marketing strategy. Instead of a showroom featuring motorcycles, they will have a display of several radios to choose from. Pick your radio, then go to the parts counter and order your motorcycle.
Who also don't have a comm system because they don't want to talk to their passenger. Or solo seats so no passenger. Who also don't own an iPod, etc etc.
How long do you have to get from point A to point B? If I were doing only a couple of hundred miles a day, I would take my Talulah (07 XLC).
I've got no experience with the other two bikes, so I can't really speak to the other choices. I will say that I think a Trike would be a cool option though.
without time being a factor... More so if you just wanted to enjoy the ride, and the difference between performance