Yeah, the Royal Enfield C5 and G5 UCE bikes kind of break down my analogy...... I was sort of hoping you guys wouldn't pick up on that detail..

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2005 Suzuki V-Strom 1000
2003 Triumph Trophy 1200
2009 BMW F650GS (wife's)
1990 HD Sportster XL883 (for sale; wanna buy a Sportster??)

the Rebel is so *cool* that other archaic bikes are taking over the Rebel thread

I'd say it sells well because it meets a need very well, like Honda's lawnmowers, which are equally uncool. just pull and go.

The Sportster's longevity probably is much like this too... it's simple, meets a need, shows how loyal Harley owners are... that cruisers are all about styling, and motorcycling has a lot of people stuck in the past -- that is heritage with h-d. Any evolution of the sportster is the equivalent of leaving a rock in a river long enough that erosion makes chanhe inevitable... it would be impossible not too have upgraded the Sportster given the technological advancements that have flown past them year after year... and slowwww change is at the heart of the cruiser market.... harley's customers and the aftermarket have probably guided the way of that bike more than h-d themselves at times. just an oddity in the bike world, and probably appreciated as much for that as anything else.

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For Sale: Ninja 600 with parts bike, needs minor work, $30, no title... (GEE THAT DOESNT RING ANY WARNING BELLS DOES IT?)

Another really close one! We seem to have a had a few very close votes over the past month.

VOTE: Your Coolness Factor of the 2009 Honda Rebel 250 is...

Awesome 27%
Cool 40%
Uncool 33%
Fail 0%

Vote today, don't miss out! Tomorrow is a brand new Cool Wall bike!

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On the Motorcycle Cool Wall the Rebel 250 finishes here:

2011 Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle
Featured: February 11th - February 18th, 2011.
Voted Cool - 43% of vote

Motorcycle Cool Wall discussion: viewtopic.php?f=61&t=41141
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2009 Honda Rebel 250
Featured: May 27th - June 3rd, 2011.
Voted Cool - 40% of vote

Motorcycle Cool Wall discussion: viewtopic.php?f=61&t=42252
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2011 Harley-Davidson XR1200X
Featured: March 25th - April 1st, 2011.
Voted Cool - 38% of vote

Motorcycle Cool Wall discussion: viewtopic.php?f=61&t=41607
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