Agreed! No comparison.
The new one looks creative and innovative. The old one looks, well, old. Looks like a 1910 wannabee to me.
I first thought the CTX was ugly, but I am now thinking it is unique and different. I prefer unique and different over having what everyone else has. I wouldn't even consider owning a Mustang, Camaro, or Challenger. I see a couple dozen of them every day.
Way too many Harleys out there as well. I wouldn't have the Voyager, but it is the only bike my wife will ride on.
The Mean Streak on the other hand is a unique cruiser with the ZX9 wheels and brakes. Sporty handling bike with different engine set up than the other Vulcans. Cam profiles, fast revving, etc.