Harley davidson vs HONDA motorcycles?

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Harley-Davidson does not make a motorcycle that fits my needs. So in my garage sits a Honda Goldwing. Yes I prefer a Japanese motorcycle over a Harley-Davidson.
I wish Harley-Davidson built a proper sport touring motorcycle with emphasis on touring. But they do not. I have ridden several Harleys. I was shocked how lousy of a motorcycle they were. The fabled made in America touched by God Himself motorcycle. Every one was junk. Couldn't believe how poor they rode, how underpowered, terrible vibrations, and poor ergonomics.
Sorry, I will not look at Harley-Davidsons until they come out with something better. Don't see that happening for a long time. Pity.
Remember, this is MY viewpoints regarding H-D. Others have found the bikes from Milwaukee to suit their needs. I am happy for them. The bikes from H-D do not fit my needs. That does not make me an H-D basher. I only tell the truth regarding MY experiences....Show more

I prefer motorcycles to butt jewelry, so I have never owned a Harley. I have had a few Hondas, and liked them for the most part, but the only one in my stable right now is a '66 305 Superhawk. There are four Suzukis out there, so perhaps that is my favorite brand. I do like their dirt bikes and dual sports.

Wait a minute, I just counted again, and there are five BMWs out there, as well as four more Hondas I forgot about, even if a couple of them are holding up flower pots in my front yard. My last Ducati is gone, as is my Gold Star, and I am down to one Triumph and one Guzzi. There are also a couple of CZs, an MZ, a Puch and a Jawa (I used to have five of those). Still a couple of Kawasakis, and several more have left the building, as have the Yamahas.

I have never had a Norton, Laverda or Husqvarna, but I'd be more likely to buy one of them than I would a Harley....Show more

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If you want a cheap throw away motorcycle you buy a Honda. They are good enough to get the job done however after about 10 to 15 years use they start to get a little on the ragged side. You get what you pay for.

If you want something that is going to actually last you a very long time you get the Harley. You still see many road worthy 60's and 70's models on the road. Even the ones made in the dark AMF years when they were considered crap. How many 60's and 70's road worthy Honda motorcycles do you see. It isn't like Honda sold only a few of them during these years. Honda sold a lot more bikes than Harley during these years. Again, you get what you pay for.

Personally, I don't really care either way. You don't make the payments on my bike, I don't make the payments on yours. So I could care less about what you ride, and I could care less about what you think about what I ride.

It really doesn't matter what you ride, as long as you ride....Show more

I have a Honda, which I absolutely love. I rode a Harley once and to tell the truth I liked it a lot more than I had expected to. It was better for some things, not as good for others. For the money, the Honda is a MUCH better deal.

Someone who rides a Honda might buy a Suzuki or Yamaha next time, but someone who rides a Harley, it -has- to be a Harley. They're so expensive that you aren't going to have one unless you absolutely wouldn't have anything else....Show more