Like many others I loked for a HD, but at least in Germany a model of my choice was exact the double price of a V-Star or Drag Star 1100. As a friend of mine got a Heritage S. the shape of both is realy simular. We toured across the Alpes of Italy and the V-Star was the better choice. The handling, breaks and long distance rides were more comfy. Quality of parts and acessories of the V-Star are much better. So buy a Drag Star and from the spared money spend the next three holidays for free ;-) Mick Highlaender