And as good as a few of the Japanese baggers or cruisers may be, they are still not quite there with the overall package, handling/quality/authenticity of the American offerings "IMHO". Kawasaki is real close and so is Star, but their baggers are still lacking when compared to lets say a Cross Country, Chieftain, Vision or Road Glide. If I am going to throw down that kind of coin, "and the Stars and Vulcans are not cheap by any means", I personally will go with the ones that started it all and still do it the best for what they are and intended for. I think Indian will give HD a real run for their money, many HOG faithful are already switching over.
The Roadmaster is $28,000. I can buy a new left over Voyager for $13,000. Slightly used ones for $10,000.
I love the look and feel of the new Road Glide, but the full touring one is over $30,000.
Cross Country tours can be had for around $18,000 for left overs, The fit and finish isn't up to HD and Indian standards though.
What Indian, HD, and Victory have over the Japanese touring bikes is the ability to quickly remove trunks to turn them into baggers.
It takes me an hour to convert my Voyager from full tourer to bagger.