They have copied from nobody, they choose not to build or change too far beyond their expertise because that is what the buyers want. In actuality everyone else has copied off them when it comes to that market niche. They have no problem exceeding the EPA and European emissions "many others still struggle", they probably have one of the best if not the best fuel injection systems in the business. Their paint and attention to detail is almost unrivaled, and their bikes are EXTREMELY reliable compared to any OEM out there. You can actually still work on the bikes, upgrade and bling out to the max, and never have to worry about finding a dealer when you travel. Say what you want about some of the poser and fake owners "plenty of punk ass squids out there too", but to say the bikes are junk or outdated is simply not true. At least they put out bikes that people actually want, Honda tends to put out bikes that NOBODY wants. I am not brand myopic by any means, I love all motorcycles for what they are. I am more of an ADV or sport touring kind of guy, but I have enjoyed every HOG I have ridden......they were allot of fun! Choose what you ride and ride what you choose, its that simple. Do I get tired of all the Harley clothing and bullshit marketing? You bet your ass I do, but that is ultimatley their choice to look like an asshat. Harley is a pure marketing genius, that is a fact for sure! They sell a lifestyle and an image better than anybody, and they make damn good motorcycles IMHO too.