It seems their is a preconceived image to whatever motorcycle anyone rides. That is how we identify a crotch rocket to harley and how our prejudice goes from there.
When riding my Hardknock I'm a "Hardnocker" and when riding my RE I'm a "Bulleteer". To pretend I'm a "biker" or "duelsporter" would be silly. We ride these bikes to be different and not the cookie cutter want to bees. My dad rode knuckleheads when they were new and giggled at the yuppy bikers. His line was you have to kick start your bike like he did to earn the right to ride. That is why I ride what I ride.