Sportster Iron 883 or Street 750? (buy, highway, road, Yamaha)
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Yes, I’ve conjured up images of me riding the likes of a Moto Guzzi V7 Stone or a Royal Enfield or Triumph Bonneville or possibly an Indian Scout....but nope. At this point I think a Harley would better be able to scratch my motorcycle itch.
Cool. You're making an informed choice, and really that's the best you can do. Just don't overpay. That, and ride the wheels off.
To everyone’s point though, test riding these bikes before throwing down is a must. Online reviews and Youtube videos can only go so far right? Fortunately this won’t be a problem with there being several Harley-Davidson dealers in town eager to offer me a test ride. So yeah, I think that will be my next step before I make a purchase.
" At this point I think a Harley would better be able to scratch my motorcycle itch.''
On a Harley. Its more like, your azz sore and your arms numb from the vibration. I mean that in the most positive way. I do like the new Moto Guzzi's. I didnt use to care for them.
I may sound like a hopeless romantic when I say this, but I feel like motorcycles encompass a cultural essence of their respective region...at least for the retro-style bikes. If my work ever took me to India I’d want to ride a Royal Enfield Classic or Bullet there. If I was in England, you’d find me sitting on a Triumph Bonneville. If I moved to Germany, you better believe I’d be riding a BMW R Nine T. In Italy I’d have to go with a Moto Guzzi. If I was in Japan I’d probably ride a souped up Honda Super Cub. And last but not least - if I was in China....meh I’d probably go with a bicycle.
So, since I’m in the US of A I figure the best way to sit on and feel a classic slice of Americana has to be on a Harley-Davidson...and yeah if I’m being honest it probably needs to be an air cooled Sportster.
True. And as much as I like the Scout and Scout Bobber I just don’t think I could feel comfortable in that riding position. If Indian made something with a more standard upright position then I’d probably have to add it to the conversation. The FTR 1200 looks cool but it’s $13,500 in pure stock form. It also has a chain final drive. If possible I’d like a bike with a belt drive.
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Never ridden the Street 750, but my ex had the Iron 883 that she had the engine swapped to the 1200 when she bought it. Boy was that a fun bike to ride. The only problem it had, was the small tank with the bigger engine. Prior to that, she had a regular Sportster 883, and for me, I found it a bit lacking in power for anyone over about 180 lbs.
Also look at the suspensions on them. I know the Iron suspension was a bit rough, and needed an aftermarket kit. I dreaded potholes when I was riding it.
I'm curious if the 1200 engine has evolved much over the years> Had a friend with a mid 90s Buehl, great looking bike, a lot of PM billet, and a blast to ride. My biggest complaint was just about the time you expected the engine to get up on the cams and go it was dead at ~ 5,000RPM .
'' So, since I’m in the US of A I figure the best way to sit on and feel a classic slice of Americana has to be on a Harley-Davidson...and yeah if I’m being honest it probably needs to be an air cooled Sportster.''
Yea, and an older one, When they proudly used the term Made in America, a term you dont hear them say anymore.
" For years, Harley has used Showa-brand suspension components from Japan. Brake and clutch parts have come from Italy, wheels from Australia and electronics from across Asia." But that slice of Americana is only assembled here.
I'm curious if the 1200 engine has evolved much over the years> Had a friend with a mid 90s Buehl, great looking bike, a lot of PM billet, and a blast to ride. My biggest complaint was just about the time you expected the engine to get up on the cams and go it was dead at ~ 5,000RPM .
Haven't followed the Harley line for a time, but the Harley's are not really built for "speed". Most everything is low end torque, which is a good thing for heavy bikes. They are not looking for a high strung beast. The Harley Electra Glide I had, I put in different cams, that helped, but in those, you had to understand that if you help the low end, you lose some at the high end. I just wanted a better touring machine that performed well at highway speeds.
My Yamaha (Super Tenere), is the same, it starts pooping out above about 4,500 RPM, but is a torque monster under that. I do know, when I use to ride that Iron, you would be going a lot faster than you first thought you were.
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That, and ride the wheels off.
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