Is there a resource that explains the various models and model lines that Harley offers? I'm looking into buying my first bike, and I'd like it to be a Harley, but I can't seem to make heads or tails of the differences in the various model lines, especially among the softtail line, or what is different in a Road King versus a Road King Classic, or why the Dyna is suggested as a better beginner bike than the Sportster, etc?

Anyone have good resources? I'm cool reading a lot, I just haven't been able to find any good, layman's type resources.

 

Welcome to the HD Forums from Texas.

Go to the Harley website. There's a picture of most all of the models they sell.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...bmLocale=en_US

 

Welcome to the forum from ND. The Harley website will give you a breakdown on the different bikes and what makes them different. There are different sections here for each type of bike. You can ask specific questions there.

 

Welcome!

 

Eueka! You found it. Use the search button on HDForums. There are many threads about why people prefer the model they own. And like Chick said the Harley website explains the differences between the models. But it is a little more personal on HDF. Many people recommend the Dyna line for the first bike. Big Twin, but not as heavy as the Touring bikes.

 

Good advice above, welcome.

 

Welcome from the Sunshine State.

 

Welcome to the forum, from Tennessee.

 

Welcome to the Forum from Colorado!
Big Twin over Sportster for balance purposes. Sportsters seem to have a high center of gravity. Softails for cruising (mostly). Though I'm not afraid to push mine. Lots of info in here.

 

You could go out to Ft. Worth Harley, those guys will take care of you!