A new Harley?

There are motorcycles. And then there are motorcycles made by Harley Davidson.
The metallic wonders from Milwaukee both fascinate and polarize. Some love them with a passion and will spend their last cent on them, others consider them ridiculously old fashioned displays of machismo.
The problem for beginners though is the fact that there are so many models of Harley – yet they are actually all different. Because although the American brand prides itself on traditional design, high quality materials and manufacture, they also pride themselves on their individualism – as do the owners of these motorcycles. How to choose coming up.

1. Sportster - Great starter bike. Available either as an 883cc or a 1200cc. Advisable for anyone who isn't used to a "big" bike. Many think that the Sportster is the only Harley to ride. It is the best handling of the old style Harleys. (see V-Rod below)
2. Dyna - Another good handler, all latest models come with 1575cc motor (awesome power and sound when exhaust worked on). Very popular with HOG members and comes in various good looking models (from chromed everything in the Dyna Super Glide Custom, to matt or satin everything on the Street Bob)
3. Softail - Also fitted with the 1575cc motor. Comes in very different looking models, from the almost "chopper" look of the Rocker, to the wacky looking retro Softail Cross Bones.
4. Touring - What the man in the street thinks of first when he hears Harley Davidson. Also fitted with the latest 1575cc motor, ABS brakes, and Electronic Throttle Control. Handling much improved with an all new frame and 17 inch (it's American, live with it) lower profile front wheel.
5. V-Rod - Designed by Porsche, with a radiator and a 1250cc Revolution motor that goes like hell and handles great. For some, this is the future of Harley. For traditionalists, no Harley has a radiator.

More info to come: