883 vs. 1200
Road Warrior
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From: Dallas, Texas
When I was considering my purchase everybody I talked to said if you're gonna get a Sportster get the 1200, you won't be sorry. Get the 883 and you'll wish you got the 1200 inside 1 month. I'm not sorry.
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From: Central Florida
883 / 1200 two different animals
I went with the XL883C. It came with the 4.5 gallon tank, quick release windshield, padded backrest and luggage rack so it's set up perfectly for me. The 883 has PLENTY of torque to haul my carcass all over this nation.
I just could not see sending almost $3000 for an extra 7 HP plus slightly higher insurance premiums and slightly less fuel economy.
As far as I am concerned, the XL883C is the most perfect motorcycle ever to come out of a factory.
I just could not see sending almost $3000 for an extra 7 HP plus slightly higher insurance premiums and slightly less fuel economy.
As far as I am concerned, the XL883C is the most perfect motorcycle ever to come out of a factory.
883 at 75 mph on the super slab Is turning about 4,200 RPM's
1200 at 75 mph---------------------------------3,500 RPM's
1200 Is 3 to 5 lbs less cause the cylinder walls are thinner,,
883 has plenty of Yank,,due to lower gearing.
better MPG yup,,bout 10-12%.
They are both great Urban bikes,,Only reason I didn't get the 883
I knew I was gonna be on Interstates alot.
My 1200 "Dog Bone" lets a little vibration through at 4,000 RPM's
I'm always below that.
For me,,on the 883 I'd be at 4,200-4,400 rpms too often.
Last edited by Osco; Nov 14, 2010 at 04:23 AM.
Road Master
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Osco has the concise, correct answer. Give a nod to the 1200 for significant super slab riding. Otherwise, the 883 has better gearing, smoothness, cost, and fuel requirements. The 883 loves to cruise at 60-65. If you typically cruise at higher speeds, get a 1200.
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From: Central Florida
Ya know what,,,,
We Need a Good Sticky on this often asked 883 or 1200 question.
Yeah If most of my riding was urban Idda got me an 883,,,
My 1200 Is a gas hog In the city,,,31-36 mpgs.
My Ins agent asked If It was over 1,000 cc,,different rate.
My Salesman asked If I Intended to do 100 mile Interstate rides
and was gonna be wanting to keep up with Baggers,,,
stuff like that,,
All this should be coverd.
We Need a Good Sticky on this often asked 883 or 1200 question.
Yeah If most of my riding was urban Idda got me an 883,,,
My 1200 Is a gas hog In the city,,,31-36 mpgs.
My Ins agent asked If It was over 1,000 cc,,different rate.
My Salesman asked If I Intended to do 100 mile Interstate rides
and was gonna be wanting to keep up with Baggers,,,
stuff like that,,
All this should be coverd.
Last edited by Osco; Nov 16, 2010 at 06:35 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2010
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Mine is a 883hugger....sure i would have loved to have a 1200 but for 5 bills i can make it 1200 pretty easily....for me its jsut right...im not interested in riding the slab i love the backroads and the 883 has more than enough umph for me right now
really dont have enough reason to get rid of mine its paid for i got it cheap and in a year or so gonne get something bigger like a softail but plan on keeping the Sporty if i can get a pass from the boss (wife)
really dont have enough reason to get rid of mine its paid for i got it cheap and in a year or so gonne get something bigger like a softail but plan on keeping the Sporty if i can get a pass from the boss (wife)
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Hartford, WI
So, what is the harm of the 883 and if you get bored, upgrade it to a 1200? I thought I head someone say that an 883 to 1200 makes more power than a stock 1200?
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