Couldn't say enough about how important a beginner bike is, I loved my blast... until I test rode every bike imaginable at capital city harley, including an xb12s and xb12ss. Once I got my Firebolt there was no looking back haha. Even so, I cant see EBR putting out a 500cc bike anytime soon or ever so I think its good that harley is putting out something to replace their riders edge fleet (if this article is legit). That way a beginner can still throw their leg over an American made bike.