This is the first air cooled twin I've ever rode and if it wasn't for my wife liking it so much, I wouldn't have given it the time of day. However, after riding it, I do like it. It's a different style of riding, though, more sedate. I'm going to take it up to the Blue Ridge Parkway and see how it does. I've got a ride coming up into southern Ohio in early June with my sportier friends. I've got to make a decision at some point which bike I'm taking. There would be no question with the C14 as I would be up near the front with another C14 who usually leads. If I take the Indian, I think I'll stay near the rear of the pack until I know how its going to handle. I asked the dealer how it takes the corners and is it easy to scrape and he said no, but I don't think he rides like I do on the 14. Nor does he have a clue about sport tourers..