Motorcycle reviewed 2000 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883. 5.0. I’ve owned my 883 for 23 years. I’ve had other bikes BMW GS, V Strom and a couple of others but I’ve always kept the Sporty. Have ridden it around Australia twice. Taken it on dirt tracks and up rugged mountains. It’s a great bike if you set it up right. The Harley-Davidson Ironhead is a retronym referring to an engine layout produced by the U.S. firm between 1957 and 1985. This powerplant succeeded the KHK engine, had a top speed of 110—143 mph (177—230 km/h), and was the 1st OHV mill produced by HD for its Sportster line. Mechanical simplicity, racing heritage, and customizability are Review your HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1200 (2016 - 2021) Summary of owners' reviews: Overall rating: No problems so far. Value vs rivals 5 out of 5. Within budget. Equipment 4 out of 5. Europe. The XR1200 puts out a claimed 90 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 73.8 ft-lbs of torque maxing at a low 3,700 rpm. The enlightened will know that a Buell makes more horsepower than this with similar technology. Scott Parker (in the leathers) is a 9-time AMA flat-track champion. It is usually felt most in the handlebars and to a lesser extent in the footpegs. Any pre-2004 Sportster, and especially a 1200, does vibrate when you run much above 3000 rpm in 5th gear. I don't know how to eliminate that. However, there are things you can do to control the vibration. Following are some approaches that usually work. giGFF. The Harley Davidson Sportster SuperLow measures only 26.8 inches between the saddle and the tarmac so it truly deserves the SuperLow name. The bike is powered by Harley Davidson’s iconic A review of a 2009 Harley Davidson XL 1200 L (Sportster Low). This bike has a fuel injected 1200 cc motor attached to a 5 speed transmission. Accessories on Solution Where your 1200 Sportster has no signs of life (no ignition, lights, or horn), the culprits could be a failed ignition switch or blown maxi-fuse. You could also be suffering a wiring problem between components like the starter, battery, ignition switch, fuse panel, and maxi-fuse. Inspect all these components for signs of failure. Overall this new Sporty is fun to ride, especially in cityscapes where you can bop down the boulevard with a bunch of like-minded bobber-ridin’ friends. With a starting MSRP of $10,499 for the 2010 Forty-Eight, Harley adds another cool and affordable bike to its stable of Sportsters. Related Reading. 2009 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Review. Screamin' Eagle Stage 1-4 Kits. . Price – $1,200-2,200. Quoted HP/TQ Gains –30 HP/25 TQ. Warranty – Factory Warranty. Displacement Size – 1200cc. Tuning Solution Included – Yes, on Stage IV kit. The Screamin' Eagle 883cc to 1200cc conversion kit is backed and sold by Harley Davidson attesting to the completeness and quality of this kit.

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