Hard. But all original ground up including drum brakes. Showroom. Drives like crap unless you grew up riding in a similar vehicle. The sways make you smile retro style, on a long curvy road up in the mountains.
Yeah we do cheap Japanese for daily. But, although I am displaced from manufacturing now, I have lots of experience with German craftsmanship. Tight tolerances make it dependable and long lasting. No doubt it takes time and that is why they are expensive and worth it.