The Venture is a machine of its own right, If you love the present ride you would be wise to have both. At the price of Ventures you can have both and still be under the cost of a new ultra (38,000.00). I have the '07 Venture and never expected the performance and the comfort that it affords. You can say I'm a die hard rider and still love my HD Lowrider. Have both and you won't be sorry. The Pete Mann