Size difference between a HD Sportster 883 and a 1200??

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Andy G · #1 Unread post by **Andy G** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:01 pm

Are the physical dimensions of the 883 and the 1200 bikes the same? I am a bigger guy (6'4" tall) and can't afford anything over and above a Sportster. I'm thinking of getting an 883 and having the shop bore it over to the 1200 specs...but only if the frames are the same.

Thanks!

paul246 · #2 Unread post by **paul246** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:25 pm

Both bikes, in the case of the Roadster models, are pretty well the same dimensionally. The 1200R is actually a couple of pounds lighter than the 883R.

I would recommend not boring out an 883 but to buy the 1200 instead. Probably cheaper in the long run.

I've ridden most of the Sportster models and would definately take the 1200 over the 883. The 1200 really pulls well at the low end.

earwig · #3 Unread post by **earwig** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:23 pm

I agree, spend the extra money and get a 1200... OR... look at something completly different and check out the Buell

You won't be sorry with a Buell, trust me!

Sculelos · #4 Unread post by **Sculelos** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:43 pm

Yea, the sportster 1200 is the way to go, I have a Buell XB12S thats basicly a modified sportster engine in a sportsbike frame but I like it alot, very fun ride.

(Basicly do you like cruisers or sportsbikes better?)

MotoF150 · #5 Unread post by **MotoF150** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:44 pm

You don't want either bike, the 883 is a girls bike and ur friends will make fun of you, the 1200 is S-L-O-W

Mintbread · #6 Unread post by **Mintbread** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:56 pm

MotoF150 wrote:You don't want either bike, the 883 is a girls bike and ur friends will make fun of you, the 1200 is S-L-O-W

Wozzeck · #7 Unread post by **Wozzeck** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 12:35 am

If I remember correctly, buying the 883 and the Screaming Eagle 1200 kit and having it installed is in fact cheaper than buying the 1200 in the first place. Something to do with the demand being much lower on the 883 and Harley's pricing schemes. But I could be wrong, so check it out.

earwig · #8 Unread post by **earwig** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 3:16 am

MotoF150, you might be the biggest moron I have ever come across.

Andy G · #9 Unread post by **Andy G** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 3:23 am

Wozzeck wrote:If I remember correctly, buying the 883 and the Screaming Eagle 1200 kit and having it installed is in fact cheaper than buying the 1200 in the first place. Something to do with the demand being much lower on the 883 and Harley's pricing schemes. But I could be wrong, so check it out.

You are correct. It's only about 1000 bucks for the conversion. Compare that to the same trim level in the 1200 and you'll see it's quite a bit cheaper (2k or so, depending on bike).

Hey MotoF150...STFU.

MotoF150 · #10 Unread post by **MotoF150** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 3:38 am

The Suzuki DRZ400S has more horsepower and torque than a Harley 883, and I rode the 1200 Sportster and it didn't impress me, it was S---L---O----W----------