Hi, all members, I am a new member here as I am gonna receive my 2017 street 750 in mid September. I still have an option to change to Iron 883 within these two weeks before final confirmation. In this thread, I would like to inquire the following questions to facilitate my final decision:

Firstly, may I ask whether the rear passenger sits more comfortable on iron 883? (I will install a sissy bar with back support

Secondly, is street 750 required to spend more expenditure on maintenance? (as I have come across so many previous reviews that street 750 seems to have more mechanic problems than iron 883) If that is the case, I think iron 883 is more reliable.

Third, is it easy to lift up the height of street 750 without undergoing professional customization (can it be done by replacing the rear suspensions?) as I would like to change bigger wheels for better appearance.

Thank you

 

Hard call. The 883 is a Harley. The 750 street has a Harley name on it. The engine in the 750 street is a good one and it runs.
Passenger and Street 750 is kind of a joke How much do you want to raise the Street. Seat change can raise it some if needed.
Go down sit on both for some time demo both think long and hard about it. If you buy either one you may be stuck with it awhile.
I like the 750 Street I have. But it is 1 of 3 bikes I have and not a bike I ride everyday it is for my Granddaughter to start riding on.

 

Thank you Smitty 901. I am not going to raise the seat, but I want to change the wheel with 19 in front and 17 in rear. I am afraid that the rear wheel will snuggle close to the body while on the road if it is changed. I saw clips on youtube that ppl were able to change bigger size for the wheels, but I wanna ask whether the suspension or any other parts have to be altered. Thank you

 

They use the bike to covert to a Flat Tracker, If a person puts their mind to it there is a lot of changes you can make. For now because my Granddaughter will ride it The bike is going Urban. I have added saddle bags, LED turn signal front and rear. And Much needed mirror extension that move stock mirrors out and up. Solo type seat and some maybe 10 bars are in the plans. Little surprised the windshield works.

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I had a 2015 Iron and now have a 2016 street 750 (and a Lowrider S). The Street is much easier to ride in town but does seem to sit a bit lower. The iron has lots of low end torque that's better for 2 up but is a bit top heavy. You can get used to either over a bit of time. Best thing you can do is ride both and compare for yourself. If you've never rode a Harley the Iron will take a bit of getting used to but the cool factor and parts interchangeability are just about endless. As a side note, the Iron is not set up for a passenger but the pegs, brackets and seat extension are readily available. Personally, after owning both, I like the looks and torque of the Iron but you do need to ride both as the Street is also a good option.

 

I find the Street strange. But my primary ride is a 2017 RGU and my second one is a 1996 FB. So the 750 street is a different world. I like it dam thing is quick 8000 rpms range. 6th gear about 40 all the way to jail if you want.
I keep finding reasons so ride it and am getting use to it .
If I could only have one bike would it be a Street no. If and Iron and Street were side by side I would like take the Iron. Even if the Street maybe a better bike.

 

The Street 750 is a fully competent motorcycle. I got one in 15 and after putting a quick 1K on it took it to Sturgis for the 75th anniversary. Went 75 mph for the 861 miles in about 13.5 hour. It yielded over 50 mpg with my 210 lbs 6'3" frame. Was very comfortable all the way. It had the big boy seat but believe stock would have been fine.

The bike is outstanding in crosswinds and rough roads. It tracks as well as any bike that I have had.

The seat would be comfortable for two up but I don't know if there are sissy bars with a backrest for it.

It had 5,200 miles when I traded for a Street Rod recently.

By the way for the ignorant it is 100% a Harley Davidson made on the same assembly lines in Kansas with the same workers as several other families of bikes.

The Revolution engine is a smaller variant of the V Rod engine that has more than proved itself in the past 15 years. It will have double the life of an air cooled engine. My 12 V Rod has been faultless over the past 6 years.

The Iron would do the job well also but in many ways the Street has more competent capabilities.

I have been blessed to have whatever bikes that I want and no way would I be without a Street. Can't wait for a 1000cc version.

 

The Street is a class all its own. Don't bother comparing it to what you have known as Harley. It is an 8,000 rmp engine with more in common with metrics than HD. Not a bad thing just the way it is.
Two up on a Street would be the subject of some very good jokes. Really look at the seat and tell me they had two up in mind. It is a one person bike.
The suspension it hard but you can live with it. It will hit 100 mph quickly. And it will hold it's own in a 1/4 with many bikes out there. Some where near 94 MPH.
Aftermarket even HD mod parts are limited as of now but if the the bikes sells you will see more.

 

The aftermarket is expanding for the street. Since I have owned it for the last year, the number of slip ons available has about doubled. Same with intakes. Regardless of how well they do domestically, the worldwide demand for them will keep the aftermarket strong. If anything, the fact that they introduced the street rod after the 500/750 shows you they are comitted to the middleweight standard market. With the Vrod being discontinued, I would not be surprised if we see a cheaper version marketed as a street. Or simply a revamped version sold as the top dog street.

 

Ever wondered if the Street Rod would end up a replacement for the Street down the road? Same frame different front end.