Haven't ridden for quite a few years, and didn't want a Jap bike or a run of the mill Harley. Looked at the Victory, but it's just another clone. I followed the EH story from it's conception and liked everything I read about it. After production began, testimonials started coming in and again I liked everything I read. Finally the prices fell and I could afford the EH and the upgrades (over $3,000.00). Therefore *Merry Christmas * to me.