Harley Davidson decided to do something quite unique in 2001 when they introduced the VRSC V Rod line. This was not a recognizable relative of the Softail or Dyna models, and certainly did not bear a resemlance to a Sportster. However, Harley Davidson's calculated risks are very thoroughly considered, and ten years later it is very safe to say that they have done a lot of things right in the development of the V Rod division.

Higher gas prices, higher insurance costs, and tighter budgets from a rough recessionary economy mean that motorcycle manufacturers have become more aggressive in expanding their motorcycle model lineups to appeal to more potential riders. All of the excitement of new models used to lie in the big cruiser lines or the latest crop of supersport models, but now the entry market and smaller cc bikes are worth more than a cursory glance.

Harley Davidson has been encountering challenges in the past few years. The baby boomer demographic isn't buying the huge V twin monuments to nostalgia in the numbers that they once did. Younger people are looking for newer styling, greater affordability, and better gas mileage than the Evo and its progeny have delivered.

As a result, Harley Davidson is about to unveil what promises to be the most breathtaking, most daring revamp in motorcycle history.

When one of the largest, most trusted manufacturers of motorcycles introduces a Eureka moment into the Ontario motorcycle world, it is worthy of a huge shout out. First Honda came out with the CBR 125 in 2007, an excellent motorcycle for both beginner riders and riders who want something small, responsive, and fun. Honda has continued to fulfill the need for quality low cc motorcycles by introducing the new CBR 250 to Canada in 2011, giving the Kawasaki 250 Ninja some competition. And the insurance rates for this new motorcycle should be competitive as well.

Harley Davidson has added a model to their stable for 2011 that will have enormous appeal to that segment of Ontario motorcycle riders who love to tour long distance. The Road Glide Ultra FLTRU seems destined to be immensely popular.