2021 Sportster 1200 vs Iron 883 Review | Battle of the Harley Davidsons | Best Beginner Motorcycle?!

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In this video I give my raw thoughts on the 2020 Harley Davidson Iron 883 and the 2021 Sportster 1200. We take them on the highway and ride them around the city to give you guys my honest opinion on these awesome machine! Thank you to Harley Davidson Man O' War in Lexington, Kentucky for allowing me to ride these bikes!

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[jeffdriggs]

November 2020, we bought my sons first bike, a Iron 883 in denim. Being it was his first ride, not sure if he’d like commuting on it, he didn’t want to overspend, so he rode both the 883 and 1200. He went with the cheaper 883 because he liked the riding position, and the overall handling and appearance of the bike.

[jonnymac]

The 1200 when opened up, even with only a simple air cleaner, tuner and a good exhaust makes an insane difference. If I pinned mine with just the stage 1, it was squirly as ol hell especially with the stock tires. I then did feuling 505/515 cams which really woke it up. Now it's a handful with a built motor, built clutch, built suspension, aftermarket gauges and a carbon fiber body hahaha. The aftermarket is insane! The bike had about 65hp stock, and now it is sitting somewhere north of 100hp

[markymars]

Bro as a new rider the 883 has been callin my name😎

[jaimerodriguez]

Getting my first brand new 2021 Iron 883 Deadwood green this week, and I couldn't be more excited!

[jasongraham]

I bet you would love the Sportster 1200 Roadster.

[locedandloaded]

I have the 2020 883. I'm also 5' nuthin... We've changed the handlebars out & bought risers but oops...forgot to get the wiring harnesses...lmao...Just ordered those & will be putting the risers on once they come in. I might add that I have RA so being in that forward position is VERY hard on my upper body/ arms/ hands. Plus it's my first bike. I still love her though!!

[jeffdriggs]

To continue, he loves the 883, however, we are installing the 1200 SE kit. After 12 months, he’s ready, but doesn’t want to give up the 883. FYI, he’s 6’2”, 180, and fits him fine!
Thanks for the great reviews, and keep them coming!!

[KSMotoCafe]

Glad you are trying out the sporties!! I just did a review of the 2021 48 and coming from the 883 I was so happy with the power difference but I am easy to impress because I only came from 883 and all bikes perform better than the 883 😂😂

[chrissmith]

I’ve an 883 anniversary hugger. There are cold dreary days I day dream about adding a 1250 kit to it but once it’s warm out I forget such thoughts and just enjoy

[carterteeples]

Love your energy and passion for the bikes! I’ve been looking around for a bike since I just got my endorsement and I’m really leaning towards these sportsters. Fantastic content man, keep it up brother 🙌

[BlackOakRR]

I just got the sport 1200 in denim.
Hyping myself with these videos

[usmcson]

That's the same 1200 I just got. I'm really liking this bike

[cedesfoster]

Really enjoy your reviews D. Love seeing you resting out all these bikes 👏🏽

[AjarnSpencer]

My 883 Iron has displacement bumped up from the normal 883 engine to a 12075 cc. So it is a bit more torque than the standard 1200

[FlyingNinjaSquirrels]

I chose a 2022 forty eight and my gf got a 2019 iron 883. I drove hers home since that’s the bike she learned on. The difference is definitely noticeable between the two but the 883 ran better than I expected. Regardless I love both bikes but my forty eight just looks and sounds mean. With v&h exhaust, a dyno tune, and Arlen ness velocity intake its runs great and is enough for me around town! I’m getting an R1 for highway trips

[MichaelAllen-rrcn]

Couldn’t you also switch the seat and bars out on the 1200 for the essentially same ergonomics?

[karloaugilazupan]

Going for my MSF course next week. Went to the dealership I like the 1200 all the way so far just by sitting on it only.

[angelinachristina]

Sat on the 883 yesterday and as a new and short rider it’s gonna be my baby

[bikerbeliever]

Man of War HD thats where I took the Riding Acadamy. Great people there, (few years ago at least)

[matrox]

If you want a quick 1200 Sportster get the pre-fuel injected one which was 2004 carburated. The fuel injected ones are mapped for emmissios and smothered. I imagine you could have it electronically tuned. My 04 has a carb that been rejetted and I have added the performance exhaust, all else is stock. The bike flys. The service guy test drove it after an oil change and was impressed because he was used to riding the newer stock fuel injected bikes.