Just got a copy of the Harley Enthusiast magazine in the mail. Lots of articles on road glides and street glides, but not a single softail to be found. I found this slight to be annoying because not every Harley rider is in love with and rides the 800 plus pound megabuck touring bikes.

Some of us like to ride fatboys, breakouts, street bobs, low riders, or heritages. Seems like Harley doesn't have any interest in showcasing bikes that don't cost more than my first house.

They should have called the mag Harley Tourer instead of Harley Enthusiast.

 

The MOCO is hyping the models with significant changes. It happens to be the Street Glide and Road Glide this time. When the Softails are getting the changes they'll get the hype.

 

Harleys Touring bikes are their bread and butter . In Arkansas 90% of the bikes you see on the road are a Harley bagger of some kind. I have a 2022 Heritage now and I'm not overly crazy about it . Wish they would bring back a modern Dyna .

 

Imagine being a Dyna fan like a low rider and they serve up a softail... Sad to see the end of the swing arm//shocks bikes.

 

I also got the magazine not impressed I am also a softtail guy like my slim and the 2018 heritage I recently bought

 

Just brought a street bob 2024 and am a hog member. Not even getting the magazine this time. Must be a softail thing🧐

 

Stop reading their add.. I mean magazine.

 

You do realize they are trying to get Softail owners to trade in, don’t you?

 

Yes I agree my two local dealers are loaded with used Softails traded in on Touring Bikes .

 

Not enough young (or young-at-heart) riders. Baby Boomers are the ones who really coveted the Heritage Softail Classic - ever since they came out. Younger riders consider it a "Grampa" bike, and can't afford the obscene prices H. D. Wants for newer, more generational-relevent bikes.
And then there's a huge number of overweight, old geezers who just want to carry a bunch of crap on any trip over 50 miles, and have a big *** seat to make Mama happy on back. The Heritage is a very good 'Do-it-all' cruiser, but is not a full dress tourer.
I have had numerous big touring bikes ( of all brands). I personally got tired of big, heavy, plastic bodywork and fairings on both my American and foreign tourers.
However, I loved my '08 Heritage Classic. My wife loved hers, too. We never should have sold them, (but I can say that about many bikes I've sold or traded off). Nonetheless, I would have to recommend other bikes for a long distance touring bike.