The new ones are trouble-free - ride a mile push a mile doesn't apply anymore. Plus no need for oil paper in the garage.
Just to be fair though, we had a Yamaha Virago 1100cc that kicked ass. Rode nearly as nice as the Harley, the power was a bit more "raw" - scary at times. (And I grew up on a bike strapped to my Dad with a belt and falling asleep on the gas tank.)
Test drive 'em first, if the Harleys disappoint you for any reason (doubtful) then give the Viragos a look.