Part of the reason for my current feelings about MoCo.
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Touring Models are a disappointment. 114 year old frame and suspension. So you need to upgrade the suspension and then it's almost close to its competitors. But still doesn't have all the ride modes and such that the competition does.
That said, Harley hit a Home run with the Pan America. It's very competitive with its competition and beats most of its competition. It comes from the Factor with lots of power, great suspension. Five ride modes and two you can set up. Ride modes make a huge difference in throttle response, compression braking, suspension compression and rebound, and so much more. Yes, wheelie control is a benefit.
Sportster S put the sport back into sportster.
These two bikes show Harley can make a powerful bike, a bike with good suspension and with modern technology. I wish they would put some of that into the Touring bikes.