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Old Feb 23, 2018 | 10:51 AM
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Seeing the 2 new Sportsters on HD`s website, I like the retro graphics but what are the differences between the Iron 1200 and the 48 that justifies the $1200 price difference? They both look good.
 
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Seeing the 2 new Sportsters on HD`s website, I like the retro graphics but what are the differences between the Iron 1200 and the 48 that justifies the $1200 price difference? They both look good.
nothing teally other than the front end and wheels. And chrome one the 48s engine bottom end
 
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Also the Iron 3.3 gal tank vs the 48 2.1 gal.
 
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