dispite the ratings you´ve read most of the negetive points recieved were from the racing test´s. But this bike was built as a cruzier bike. I´ve personaly raced Harley´s of all sizes and out performed them all. 1200 sportster just to name one. My only suggestion would be to customize your 1400 vs intruder to be unique in your own way and I promise your Harley riding buddies will be secretly jeasous. you intruder friend AvEsT