I have a 2002 Sportster 883. in original factory paint colours. It is the orange/red. Is this colour known as 'Racing Orange'?

 

The folks in the Sportster forum might be better to answer this.

But the 2002 had 4 Sporty models. An 883, 883R, 883 Custom, and 883 Hugger. There were several types of reds. Each came in a type of red. But the 883R only came in Racing Orange.

 

Hi and thanks for replying. Mine is the 883R., so you have confirmed what I was kinda thinking.
Adam

 

A buddy has a 2004 1200R. I think HD introduced the 1200R version that year and with the Racing Orange being pretty popular on the 883, HD decided to include that color option on the 1200.