I'm ready to buy a motorcycle, what do I get, a BMW or a Harley?

I've narrowed it down to the BMW k1200R or the Harley Sportster 1200. The BMW 1200 weighs 546 pounds and produces 163 horsepower and 94 pounds of torque and has a 5.0 gallon gas tank capacity. The Harley 1200 puts out 70 hp and puts out 79 pounds of torque weighs 556 pounds and has a 3.3 gallon tank capacity. BMW has double discs up front with four piston ABS braking and a single disc with 2 piston ABS in the rear, Harley has a 2 piston set up in front but no ABS. The BMW is fuel injected, the Harley is carbuereted. The BMW will cost me about $13,500, while the Harley will be closer to $10k. After replacing the pipes and having some engine work done to the Harley to boost hp up to about 85 (and a few other required accessories), I'll be in about $12.5k. I've ridden both and the BMW performance, suspension, ergonomics and handling is outstanding. While I like the BMW specs a lot better than the Harley specs, my friends all tell me I need a Harley, because, lets face it, it’s American and it’s a Harley. So what should I get?

It's up to you. If you like class, get the BMW. If you just want to ride around a look cool, get the Harley.