I love all motorcycles and wouldn't consider a Harley inferior to a Honda, just different. One is old school 1940s technology and the other is 80s technology. Neither is exactly ahead of its time. Both have their advantages and disadvantages and are fun to ride. The Harley wins in the looks and sound department and the Honda wins in speed and handling. Comfort wise, it's really dependent on the individual rider. Enjoy the ride and don't spend too much time worrying about why someone else rides a bike that's different than yours.