Depends on the HD rider, most of the older guys appreciate Triumphs and in many case owned one at one time or another. Ther younger crowd is generally a different story, most know very little about bikes and only recognise one brand the rest are junk to them. My friends and I rib each other back and forth but it is in good fun, they like the triumphs and I like some HDs, depends what HD it is. I am not a fan of Evo. I would love a 30s Knuckle or a flat head but would trade either for a 37 Speedtwin.