As for creature comforts. Name one real creature comfort that a late Stuper beetle has. Now handling...... lets see. In order to make the Stuper Beetle handle exactly how much weight did they have to add? A 1960 Beetle weighs in @1609lbs; a 1974 stuper beetle @ 1984lbs.
Why not compare the weight of a Super to your bicycle. Just as useless a comparison. A 74 STANDARD torsion bar Beetle weighs 1850lbs, only 130lbs more using your number.
How about wipers at your fingertips instead of reaching out to the dash? By installing a Rabbit wiper switch and relay you can have intermittent wipers (that came standard on 79 convertible Supers). How about a high beam switch where you don't have to fumble around with your left foot? That stupid one on the floor always seems to get switched when you push in the clutch.
How about real HEAT? I got the dealer invoice with my 72 Super, and the gas heater is not listed as an option. That's because it is standard on a 72 Super. Partly why they weigh more.
How about a defroster that actually clears the windshield? Two speeds too. Fast to get it clear, slow to keep it that way.
Trunk volume. Did you know you can't fit a bare Beetle engine case in the trunk of a standard beetle? But you can easily fit a complete long block in a Super. A 71-72 Super's trunk is double the size of a standard's.
Sounds like a lot of people here are jealous of Supers. Some of the biggest gaybashers are gay themselves.
