I hear you on the front ends. I much prefer the yamaha or honda bikes honestly, but these ones are just so clean, they're still deserving of a compliment. As far as cruisers go, the only reason I'm really getting it is because it was my dads. It's something that I'll cherish. Something I'll probably never get rid of, no matter how it appreciates or depriciates in value. It's sentimental. If I had my choice though, I'd probably get either a Cbr 600rr or an r6. the lines on the r6 are just so clean, its a beautiful bike.