Which is the better cruiser motorcycle? Harley (any), or a Honda VTX?

Answer 1

If you want Dependability then buy the Honda VTX plus you will smoke any Harley off the line , I'm sick of everyone saying Harley holds there value the only reason they do is because there is not as many miles on them ,Nobody in his right mind is going to buy a 2000 Harley with 30 thousand miles on it rebuilt tranny with Engine just Overhauled for 20 grand .Its just not gonna Happen .I go to these Bike nights and Bike fest and Rarely do you see a 30 year old Harley like Everyone keeps saying is still around .All I see are Brand New 60 thousand dollar bikes that I would be afraid to get a scratch on it , I don't care what somebody rides weather its a Honda, Harley, Suzuki ,Kawasaki or and Indian and you must ride what you yourself prefer .But if you want to make sure you get to where your going then Buy the VTX you will love its power ,its Easy Handling and its priced just right /peace

Answer 2

Honda Cruiser Motorcycles

Answer 3

My buddy would say his VTX. I like my Harley.
There is no best, just what you like better.
Some Harley folks will tell you that a 20 year old Honda is a piece of crap, and you can't get parts. Not so. I rode 20+ year old Hondas before I got my HD. A 20 year old Honda may not be worth much, but they do run, and parts are not hard to get.
Some of the other folk will try to fill you up with all kinds of HD horror stories. Leaks, breakdowns, etc. All history, those problems have not existed for a long time.

I like my Harley because it feels so different from everything else.
Heads or tails? You flip.

Answer 4

Well my first Harley has less than 200 miles on it so I can't speak to reliability. A couple weeks ago I had my choices narrowed down to a VTX, a Silverado and a HD Softail Deluxe. I really liked all 3 of the bikes, but there was just something about the Harley, both in the way it looked and the feel of riding it that I cannot quantify. I have been riding for 30 years, have had over 20 motorcycles of all different brands and I have no allegiance to any manufacturer. I could have bought literally any bike I wanted and I chose the Softail. It really does just come down what you like. If there were one "best" brand everyone else would be out of business. I will add that I know several people that own a VTX and they love them.

Answer 5

Having owned several motorcycles I find that the Honda is a superior machine. Currently have a 2004 Honda Shadow Aero which is a joy to ride. One of my sons has an Harley Davidson and has had a lot of problems. However, he is a die-hard Harley owner and would not change. His friends all have Honda's. Honda is definitely a less expensive bike. What it really boils down too is that you ride whatever you can afford.

Answer 6

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harley and honda both build good bikes. i prefer harley myself, they are much more customizable than most foreign made bikes. don't worry about harley quality issues you may hear about, those days ended in the '70s. modern harleys are very dependable bikes. i have 28K on my '05 heritage and the only problem i have had was a faulty circuit breaker that was 10 bucks to replace. my wife rides an '03 honda shadow ace that is really a good bike. my only complaints are the small gas tank,(3 gal) and the bike seems a little underpowered. the second is only because i am used to a much larger engine size. which ever he chooses, don't buy too small. stick to 750cc or bigger in a street bike. it is much better for 2 up riding and gives you the power you need on the highway. personaly ,i would say 800cc or larger. $7000 isn't much money to spend on a cruiser/street motorcycle. a new harley sportster 883 will cost you more than that and you won't get much bigger in a new honda for that money. look for used bikes. you can get a lot more bike for the money. many used bikes will have less than 10,000 miles and may cost half what a new one of the same model.

Answer 7

I have been riding since 1978 I have seen in our GWRRA Chapter a 1976 GL1000 GoldWing with 286xxx miles on it in great shape visually and mechanically. I have not seen a 30 year old Harley anything with near that many miles. I am on my 3rd GoldWing and have had Harleys, Nortons and a few (12) other bikes.
The Harleys are NOT as reliable, that is a fact. Not saying they are unreliable, just not as reliable as they should be for the money you spend to have one.
Any Japanese Cruiser will be more reliable, less costly for accessories, service and parts. Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha all make bikes that look feel, and sound like Harleys for half the price. Most people won't keep one long enough to care about resale in 20 - 30 years so that's a moot point.
Most Japanese bikes that are on the road from 20 years ago have over 100 k miles and still run great and have parts available.
You might try going to a bike run during the summer and looking at what is popular and talk to people that ride them instead of here at the armchair advisor. Find your local GWRRA or GWTA chapter and ask them about bikes as well as your local HOG chapter, dealerships (for reliability questions) AMF safety Instructors, these people all have years of experience and knowledge and you most likely won't get a biased opinion like some of those above.
Go test drive both, read the spec's and warranty policies available and make an informed choice. No one can tell you which is better for you. You have to ride them and see which one fits you better and feels better in your hands.

Answer 8

I have a Honda VTX 1800 C, 2007, its great. I also have a 79 Honda CB 750 which still runs very well indeed. Still does the standing quarter in under 13 secs- quicker than a lot of modern Harleys! Of course if you're talking about old bikes that really perform you have to go to Great Britain. I give you the Vincent Black Shadow or Rapide. Now thats a bike.

Answer 9

During the Harley 100th Anniversary I met a man and his wife from Aukland New Zealand that had 380,000 kilometers on a 1999 Harley davidson Ultra Classic. That's nearly 250,000 miles. He said that the engine has NEVER been apart. I have over 55,000 miles on my 02 Classic and Mine was apart at 8,000 to put in a 95" kit. I've had absolutely trouble free riding with this bike, same story with my 2000 Night Train that I traded with 34,000 miles when I bought this bike. You dont see many Hondas with high miles like that. (not a cut down, I'm just sayin)
When you buy a Harley, you become Harley people. Everywhere you ride you meet other HD folks that form an immediate bond. The parties are the best. Check out some pics from Sturgis or Lil Sturgis (in Ky) you'll never regret buying a Harley, and if ya do, guess what, you can get most of your money back, due to the great resale value.

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Answer 11

I have owned & ridden both Hondas & Harleys, plus worked at a dealership that sold both. Honestly the quality is the same, but the feeling you get on a Harley is different. Test ride them both & think about which one you want to look at when you're in the Diner taking a break from a great ride. . If you want a Harley nothing else satisfies, so either buy used or save up. Otherwise you will be sitting on a bike you don't like, still wishing you could buy the Harley. Nothing against the Hondas, but that is the way it works out. I have seen too many people make that mistake, but if you must buy a VTX then get 1 used, so you don't lose as much on trade-in or resale, at least you'll be riding. But, honestly, try not to.