XR1200 Spec Sheet
Road Warrior
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From: Arizona
I thought about an xb12Ss to satisfy the sporting urges that my road king just can't reach. I wasn't crazy about the styling and the old bod just doesn't bend like it use to. Good performance but uncomfortable.
I fell in love with the Storz xr1200 a couple years ago but 20k?
I'm not going to the race track so a bike that is capable of 160+ mph is useless to me and my ***** are big enough that I don't have to prove that I can weave in and out of traffic and play chicken with 3 ton SUVs driven by people on cell phones and their heads who knows where...
Enter the 09 XR1200 capable handling moderate performance (more power only takes$$) and generally fun to ride. Rode my cousins' friends bike in Europe earlier this year not blindingly fast but fun and it turns.
Finally, BMWs, Ducatis, and Triumphs (even the Jap bikes) break too. Try to find parts for the Euros in a timely manner. for what I want the xr fills the bill.
It's more important to ride than what you ride.
# 365 of 750.
I fell in love with the Storz xr1200 a couple years ago but 20k?
I'm not going to the race track so a bike that is capable of 160+ mph is useless to me and my ***** are big enough that I don't have to prove that I can weave in and out of traffic and play chicken with 3 ton SUVs driven by people on cell phones and their heads who knows where...
Enter the 09 XR1200 capable handling moderate performance (more power only takes$$) and generally fun to ride. Rode my cousins' friends bike in Europe earlier this year not blindingly fast but fun and it turns.
Finally, BMWs, Ducatis, and Triumphs (even the Jap bikes) break too. Try to find parts for the Euros in a timely manner. for what I want the xr fills the bill.
It's more important to ride than what you ride.
# 365 of 750.
I am going through a similar thought process: XB12Ss or XR1200. The XB is better on paper, less expensive, and it fits me. However, the XR strikes a subjective chord that the XB does not. I simply like the XR, both the concept and the execution.
(Just for the record: I have owned a number of in-line 4s, the latest being a Bandit 1200S. I am not interested in another, as I prefer to ride a v-twin.)
My wife has a 1200S, which I ride on occasion. It is cool and fun bike, but I still want to add the XR to our garage. That may not be the smartest financial move, especially since we could upgrade the 1200S shortcomings (brakes, in particular) for a fraction of the cost of the XR.
The desire for a motorcycle is emotional, not rational. It either speaks to you or it does not.
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From: DFW
Congratulations on your purchase! Enjoy!
I am going through a similar thought process: XB12Ss or XR1200. The XB is better on paper, less expensive, and it fits me. However, the XR strikes a subjective chord that the XB does not. I simply like the XR, both the concept and the execution.
(Just for the record: I have owned a number of in-line 4s, the latest being a Bandit 1200S. I am not interested in another, as I prefer to ride a v-twin.)
My wife has a 1200S, which I ride on occasion. It is cool and fun bike, but I still want to add the XR to our garage. That may not be the smartest financial move, especially since we could upgrade the 1200S shortcomings (brakes, in particular) for a fraction of the cost of the XR.
The desire for a motorcycle is emotional, not rational. It either speaks to you or it does not.
I am going through a similar thought process: XB12Ss or XR1200. The XB is better on paper, less expensive, and it fits me. However, the XR strikes a subjective chord that the XB does not. I simply like the XR, both the concept and the execution.
(Just for the record: I have owned a number of in-line 4s, the latest being a Bandit 1200S. I am not interested in another, as I prefer to ride a v-twin.)
My wife has a 1200S, which I ride on occasion. It is cool and fun bike, but I still want to add the XR to our garage. That may not be the smartest financial move, especially since we could upgrade the 1200S shortcomings (brakes, in particular) for a fraction of the cost of the XR.
The desire for a motorcycle is emotional, not rational. It either speaks to you or it does not.
Thanks. If your Thinking of upgrading a regular sportster to XR specs check out STORZ http://www.storzperf.com/
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Probably a mistake. My euro model has been officially stated to have 89.9HP (DMV registration license) and I don't see any reason for the US version to have almost 10HP less. This is for a straight from the factory model, no changes done.
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From: DFW
There are lots of ways to get more power out of sporties and this thing handles. Most people modding sporties don't go for brakes and suspension. Now Harley did all the work for you.
Last edited by Doug.Mackenzie@tx.rr.com; Dec 6, 2008 at 03:24 AM.
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Road Warrior
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From: Simpson County Kentucky
How much money and time did you spend to get your bike to where it is now? And you are STILL down on power to the XR? How bout handling and brakes. Trust me my man, this bike is far and away MUCH better all the way around than the beloved (a bike I had) 1200R.
Oh, and its not the fact that Harley has no faith in the BIKE, Harley has no faith in the AMERICAN BUYING PUBLIC. Ask yourself why the 1200R got axed. It isnt around anymore because it didnt sell well, which is unfortunate. The was a following for the bike, but not enough people BOUGHT them. The XR isnt a bike I forsee sticking around in the HD line-up. Im actually very surprised that they decided to bring it here. Its a bike I dont see most of the US appreciating for what it is....a balanced bike.
Oh, and its not the fact that Harley has no faith in the BIKE, Harley has no faith in the AMERICAN BUYING PUBLIC. Ask yourself why the 1200R got axed. It isnt around anymore because it didnt sell well, which is unfortunate. The was a following for the bike, but not enough people BOUGHT them. The XR isnt a bike I forsee sticking around in the HD line-up. Im actually very surprised that they decided to bring it here. Its a bike I dont see most of the US appreciating for what it is....a balanced bike.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Arizona
Thanks. If your Thinking of upgrading a regular sportster to XR specs check out STORZ http://www.storzperf.com/
However, no new modifications are planned for the Sportster Sport. It is my wifes bike. She bought it before we were married. She reminds me that it is hers whenever I ride it too often, or starting thinking about new modifications for it. Reminders are usually along of the line: "No more Sportster rides for you!"
Yet, another reason to buy a new bike.
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From: Yokohama
1200R is still in the lineup here as an '09, selling alongside the XR1200. Guess HD figured there isn't enough of a market to support both models in the US.
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From: DFW
365 is the order # of the 750 slated for the first U.S. production run. It just kind of lets me know what my position in line is.