I don't want, but I think it's a viable alternative for a VRod. They're both around the same price point and the Diavel will walk all over the Harley in the performance department. Problem is, I don't think the same demo of consumers that consider the VRod would consider a Diavel, but maybe it's a misconception on my part that VRod owners are pro-American and would write off Ducati because it was Italian, or wouldn't bother researching alternatives because all they know is "Harley" -- they only want a Harley. Though I think the owners of either bike have two important things in common: -Power cruiser -Exclusivity of brand