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In many ways, the Dyna was a Sportster, but bigger. When you see a high-performance build of a big Harley, it's usually based on the Dyna.
The Softail, however, is meant more for long-distance comfort; it has the aesthetic of an old hard tail cruiser, but packs a cleverly-hidden rear monotube suspension.