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We had this conversation about belt/chain vs shaft previously. There are pros and cons to each.Harley is the only motorcycle manufacturer that still uses belt- and chain-drive, 30+ years after shaft-drive has been used by the rest of the industry. Why would anyone buy a belt- or chain-driven motorcycle these days, unless they are trying to be nostalgic?
I liked my Kawasaki, it was a very reliable bike. Although, Kawasaki was never as good looking as either Yamaha or Honda. Kawasaki looked a lot like English-made or German-made motorcycles - big, square, and boxy. The American bikes, like Indian and Harley Davidson, were the sleek looking motorcycles.
The headers on the BMW bike alone would make me nervous as hell just taking a corner at a high rate of speed. I would be afraid of catching the road with the engine and loosing it completely.
Also, HD is not the only manufacturer to use chain or belt drives. That simply isn't true.