Why Millions Buy Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

People say these motorbikes are overpriced tractors for the blindly patriotic. But we also see a few logical, erudite reasons to choose a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Seriously.

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[johntaylor]

Harley has been screaming “history and heritage!” for 20 years. They never could explain what that meant. You just did it in ten minutes using a combination of physics and art history. Bravo sir, bravo!

[udiptadutta]

Only f9 can convince me to buy and not buy harley's at the same time

[MikeAltogether]

I can appreciate a person who passionately makes an argument they disagree with. Well done.

[peanutaxis]

This is THE BEST channel on youtube. Content, writing, presenter, video construction... And i don't even have a motorcycle licence.

[jondotcom]

So this is why they don’t wave. They’re hanging on for dear life!

[piltrid]

20+ years ago, a work mate asked when I was going to get a Harley. I replied "I'm not old enough or fat enough to get a Harley".
Couple of years ago he looks at me and says "So, when are you getting that Harley?".

[Vintage.Mindset]

I’ve always liked Harley’s bikes, especially the Dynas and the Sportster. You explained it better in 10 minutes than I’ve been able to in 5 years of owning my Wide Glide.

[MrXavierwalls]

Great video, I was between a Harley and Indian Scout for my first bike. As someone who is not loyal to any brand or had any preconceived notions on the brands it was an easy choice to go with an Indian. I appreciate both brands but Harley's in my mind were the equivalent of the Corvette. All I could imagine was old dudes wearing air Monarchs. Not ready for that yet lol.

[romeovictor]

"For a T-shirt company... they sure do sell a lot of bikes."

[DumberInRealLife]

I know that without fail every time I click on a FortNine video I’m going to learn something interesting and helpful while being entertained. World-class content as always.

[gcm]

I live in Australia a long way from Milwaukee, I have owned 4 Harley Davidson's in my life Sportster, Softail Heritage & 2 Road Kings. I am now 67 and have just bought another Road King, it still needs an invitation to go round corners, scares the crap out of me when I stop, in case I drop it (issue with getting old) But I love the feel, sound and the sheer pleasure of riding a big, really big bike on the open road. Just done a 2500 mile trip with my partner and can't wait to go again. Great video hopefully explains the madness of committed HD riders

[pwatom]

So besides dealing with the 30 times greater chance of death and injury riding a bike vs a car, even the most cautious of riders could be caught out with this serious design flaw. Thanks for these informative technical videos !

[hsnkrdy]

You deserve every single Canadian dollar you make with these videos. This is world-class content

[scottrickord]

Ryan, when are you going to start making full length documentaries? You’ve got a real talent, man.

[webbsteroni]

This is a fabulous assessment of the Motor Company. The idea that someone can't understand characteristics of a motorcycle without riding it just tells me that we're dealing with a customer base that is incapable of articulation. It is the close-minded Harley dude that pushes the MC to continually release antiquated technology. That being said, I friggin love my old death trap of a Dyna! 👊✊

[FrankieBagdonuts]

Been riding for 48 years and have owned and ridden pretty much everything. Started on a YZ80 and moved up from there. For cruising, I've always preferred Hondas over Harleys, but that's a matter of personal choice. What I've noticed in the past 10 years or so is middle age guys (who never rode a bike in their life) buy a Harley that's too big for them, simply to buy themselves a bad boy reputation. Then they take riding lessons, buy a ton of unnecessary extra gear, and eventually many of them end up crashing. Seen it happen many times. People don't seem to understand the concept of learning incrementally on a smaller, easier to handle bike. The point is... ride what you like (or love), as long as you can safely handle it.

[ApologeticsandEvidence]

"Rougher than a peg legged ballerina... until you see her dance." Lol.. I subscribed simply for the one liners.

[KineDa]

“no one cries when Kawasaki updates the Ninja, because they do it every three minutes” lmao

[jerrybrown]

All the miles and memories I got riding Harleys with my dad over the years before he got too old, are invaluable. Never once did we say, "ya know, these memories would be so much better if we had dual pin cranks."

[dadassery]

5:12 this is what I didn’t know but have understood for years. You really feel like the machine is taking you somewhere as much as you’re taking it somewhere, and it’s beautiful.