883 vs 1200
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883 vs 1200
I am thinking about getting my wife her first bike just to ride around town. We would be getting on the highway through town at times and I didn't know if the 883 would be good on the highway or not. Does anyone have any input?
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I have no issues at all with my 883. If you're going to be on the highway, get a windshield. The detachable ones are excellent and easy to remove in seconds. I haven't had any vibration problems yet. I'd guess the bike will top out a little over 100, but I've only gotten it up to a little over 90. I use it mostly for daily commuting and then, when time allows, a hundred miles or so on the weekends. It's got all the power you'll need for solo riding. I almost always have kid on the back on the weekends and I've never had power issues. Go for it!
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since when does 883cc equal 250cc???
go ride one and when you are crying and begging for your rolling couch back then you will have your answer
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250 is not freeway safe becuase it barely makes any power for that kind of speed.
some people talk about the 883 as if its not capable of riding any faster than 40 mph or going around the block.
883cc is way more than enough, hell race class bikes are 600cc and dont even make as much torque.
go ride one and when you are crying and begging for your rolling couch back then you will have your answer
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250 is not freeway safe becuase it barely makes any power for that kind of speed.
some people talk about the 883 as if its not capable of riding any faster than 40 mph or going around the block.
883cc is way more than enough, hell race class bikes are 600cc and dont even make as much torque.
Last edited by JosephGarcia; Nov 11, 2008 at 05:28 PM.
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nothing wrong with an 883... and later on if she (or you) get the bug you can always convert....
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883 vs 1200?
Well let's see;
883 = 53 HP @ 6,000 RPM, 51 FT.LB TQ @ 4,300 RPM
1200 = 70 HP @ 6,000 RPM, 79 FT.LB TQ @ 3,500 RPM
But actually for normal riding (unless you are a speed freak) the 883 will do anything that needs to be done....
Well let's see;
883 = 53 HP @ 6,000 RPM, 51 FT.LB TQ @ 4,300 RPM
1200 = 70 HP @ 6,000 RPM, 79 FT.LB TQ @ 3,500 RPM
But actually for normal riding (unless you are a speed freak) the 883 will do anything that needs to be done....
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