The following is a reaction to the fact that the 883 IRON has been a very good bike for me, even if it is a bit harsh ..... Please forgive me if this is out of love......
I've never been interested in Harley, so I thought there was only one model, the 1200cc Sportster, but for the 2017 model year, it looks like there are actually three different lineups.
- FORTY-EIGHT
- ROADSTER
- 1200 CUSTOM
The first thing to look at is that the riding position and tire size are quite different from each other, so it seems like the base characters are separated.
So, the previous883N IRON RentalI've been wanting to ride a 1200 for a while now, so I rented this one.
Harley-Davidson XL1200X FORTY-EIGHT
I wrote an article about it here.Touring the snow corridor of Shiga-Kusatsu Kogen routeI rode about 400km.
Here are some notes on my impressions. As usual, this is the ramblings of an amateur.
I got in.
To be honest, I didn't feel that there were many advantages (for me) compared to the 883N, including the difference in displacement.
The details are more elaborate on the FORTY-EIGHT, butCar model comparison function on the websiteThe two cars have the same body size and weight, but have different engines.
Of course, the 1200cc has more torque and horsepower, and I felt that it had a stronger acceleration feeling when I rode it, but I thought that I would not be dissatisfied unless I compared them. I prefer to drive with a little less horsepower, so if I were to buy one, I would go for the 883.
By the way, here is the 883 I borrowed last time.
Lovely place.
- Design
It's just plain cool. The paint is lame.
- Custom feeling
Well, this is also a design, but the mirrors mounted under the handlebars and the paint job.
Hmm? What is it?
When I drove at the speed of overtaking lane on the expressway, the rear of the car was a little bit uncomfortable and scary. I did not know if this was due to the stiffness of the rear suspension or if it was a problem specific to the vehicle.
- Stiff rear suspension
The shock from the road echoed in my lumbar spine w I felt the rear bouncing even on the slightest bump. At first, as I was driving, I thought, "Oh~, I guess it only has a modest rear suspension to make the rear look rigid....." But when I took a break and looked at the car, I saw that it had two great suspensions: ..... Is that what it is? Is it a sacrifice of function for a lowered style?
- A 7.9 liter gas tank?
The tank was so small that I wondered if it was a moped. It's such a small tank. By the way, the 883 has a 12.5 liter tank. If it's for the design, it's too much. It's a bike that can't be used for late night touring in the countryside. In the rental bike shop "You'll run out of gas after about 100 kilometers, so refuel often." I received incredible advice.
Between the rear end of the gas tank and the seat, there is a part of the frame that gives a mysterious pipe feeling...... I think it would be better to extend the gas tank this far out to get more capacity.
- Slippery Ass Pain Sheet
It's tiring to ride.........
- There's no difference between 883 and what it looks like.
If you look at the details, it is elaborate and differentiated in its own way, but at a glance, it is indistinguishable from the 883....... I'm a bit of a motorcycle enthusiast, but even I can't tell the difference.
- Ride position
I'm 177cm tall (short legs), but I'm not tall enough to handle the bike. I'm 177cm tall (short legs), but I'm 10cm shorter than I should be if I wanted to handle the (compact for a Harley) body freely...... I felt that I was not tall enough.
at .......
If you look at it as a toy for your hobby, including this styling, I think it would be a perfect 100 points for those who like it....... But for my use, the negative points are fatal. It's a shame because I had high expectations for it beforehand.......
What can I say? If Leah's restlessness is a normal value, then the other"Hmm? What is it?"including "A bike that gave up function for design." I felt like I had to call it "the bike". As I rode from highway to highway to mountain pass, I thought to myself, "Oh, this bike is the one."Running."It's not a bike that I enjoy riding. I live in Komazawa Park, work at a clothing company in Shibuya, and just ride 246 to work - sometimes I go to Yokohama for a change ...... It's best to use it for something like that (rant)" I feel like ..... But with this gas tank, if you buy it for touring purposes, you'll probably start to regret it ....... I'll borrow the 883 again and compare.
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