Model(s) covered: 2004 Harley-Davidson FXSTD Softail Deuce, 2004 Victory Vegas
Despite all the trash-talkin' GSX-R pilots, message-boarding sport-touring riders, and stunting naked bike owners, it's the cruiser market that outshines them all in terms of market share. These attention-getting stylish homages to past paradigms account for more than 50% of streetbikes sold in the U.S. In a sense, these high-buck cruisers are the SUVs of the motorcycle world in that their high demand and low R&D costs make them cash cows for any manufacturer.
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