In Sum
If you're in the market for a cool ride, any one of these machines should satisfy. It all comes down to what's important to you-looks or performance.
The testers were almost unanimous in naming the Warrior as excellent in all aspects. Its performance, both in low-rpm cruising and in more aggressive situations, was the tops. For those who want to walk the walk and are experienced riders, the Warrior or M109R are your best options. Stylistically, both bikes are also the most non-traditional.
The Street Bob is a great value and a fun ride, and will probably appeal more to a novice, while the 8-Ball proved to be a lively and stylish mount. But even an aggressive rider can have a blast on either one. The Harley and 8-Ball basically disappeared into the background of competence in this test. There was nothing spectacular about either one-just a good riding position and willing power in a good-looking package.
It's nice to know you can't go wrong for around $13000, especially with the right attitude.