The big difference is that, in 20 years, nobody will even remember that there was a roadliner. But, most of the Triumphs and HD's made this year will still be in daily use. Go to one if the really big motorcycle gatherings and take a count of older bikes. At the Ace Cafe, you'll see a lot more Brit bikes, even lesser makes like Francis Barnet, and at Sturgis SD, a lot more Knuckleheads, Panheads, generator Shovelheads, Indians, and such than you will the wonderful innovative sheetmetal frame honda dream that everyone was so much in love with.
