Well said, Ted. But I just have this feeling that:

1) The direction the styling of the rest of their like is going the way of the Raider, 1300, etc. Even the Liner series tries to be distinct in their styling (and for my $, LESS appealing that the R* - I really DON'T like the 3 chrome lines on the tank). For whatever reason, bike/car companies tend towards a similar theme throughout their line. They all look decent right of the showroom floor....but they don't lend themselves towards customization. Who wants a bike that looks like everyone else's? The R* is the perfect "clean slate". Great classic lines that you can create whatever look YOU want with.

2) Most of the bike dealers in my area have smallish showrooms.........OR sell several makes and showroom space is still at a premium. With a Big Cruiser line up of 1100, 1300, R*, RLiner, Statoliner - I just get the feeling they have one more than they'd like.

I hope I'm wrong too!