I didnt want to do this but you asked. What constitues something better, well anything with wheels. Did you say quality of their craftsmanship? You mean the quality of the jap parts that have been put on your over priced american lead weight. Lets see my yamaha has a denso starter like your harley, brembo brakes, showa suspension, dunlop tires, I could go on all day. its funny we share all the same parts but because you were over charged it makes yours better. Im glad your bike holds its value better than a jap bike I enjoy buying things at low prices. That just means your going to get taken buying it new or used. I love the fact that I paid 4000 bucks for a bike that will also go 100,000 miles, is as comfortable as your harley, will out corner, out power, and out overything your bike. Sorry I hit a nerve I did not know you guys would be so drunk so early in the day