We can talk about price point. Harley's are way over priced.
I test drove a new sportster and I was not impressed.I could not use all the power it had. The BA I ride is an great handling bike. I don't even get into 5th under 60 to 65 mph on the 2 lane roads. It has plenty of power. The braking is fine. I must have forward controls. The middle weight bike is for me. I am not a big dude, but if the bike leans over at a stop I can pick it back up from a near ground touching position. This thing nadles as well as my old Norton which was a roadracer. This thing does destroy curves. I love this bike. You will to. I ride all day and am not sore and I am 57.

2008 BA, Ageon Blue, roadster shield, light bar. tach, big bags, square engine guard, short sissy with rack. All Triumph parts. No mods.