2019 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 & 1200 (XL883N - XL1200NS)│Test Ride and Review

Detailed Review on the Harley-Davidson Iron 883 and Iron 1200 Motorcycles. Learn the differences between the two and how the engine sizes compare. The Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson team gets into every aspect about this popular Sportster.

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[MattLaidlaw]

Guys, huge shout-out to Nick who edited this whole video and shot most of it. Let him know how you like it.

[markhenry]

It does get a little irritating when folks go on about the sportsters being town bikes, beginner bikes, short hall and so on. You don't hear Triumph, BMW telling you your T120 or Rnine is just for around the town! HD only go on about this to get you to buy another bike. With a few mods you can go any where on a sportster. Long live the Sportster!

[Blort]

I'm 5'8" and usually do less than 200 mile a day (Got the Sundowner seat).  My 17 Custom is my soulmate man.  Glad I got one.  Really dig the new toys Harley is coming out with.  Enjoy the ride!

[northrider]

There really is one word for the sportster, FUN... even the guy that stands there telling you it's a girls bike knows he wants to rip around on one till it runs out of gas... thanks for the video 😎

[LarryRickenbacker]

Recently test-rode my first H-D: A Sportster 1200. It was rough, raw, crude, loud and FUN! Nothing could've prepared me for the slingshot effect of accelerating in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears!! This Honda guy is impressed.

[michaelgurgone]

After riding motorcycles for 51 years of most brands and owning my share of Super Glides and FLs I still have a passion for Sportsters, in fact I just stumbled across a vintage stock 1970 Sportster XLH at a local yard sale, it was covered with all kinds of yard tools, garden hoses and other things. But I immediately recognized the front drum brake sticking out from all the junk! I ended up bringing it home for $1400 bucks! It still has the old Goodyear tires with the aluminum borrani rims. The motor runs great but I am still going through everything to make it road worthy. Having this vintage 1970 Sportster in my stable really is special to me personally like going full circle in my motorcycle career. The sound from those staggered duels is intoxicating! Matt, i kind of hear in your voice Harley-Davidson is going to discontinue these great Sportster icons that made the motor company great... Young guys love Sportsters and I think it would be a huge mistake to stop production of one of Harley-Davidson’s foundation great pillars that made the company great! XLCH the original super bike of the mid 1960s. I was there to witness it and own a 1963 and 1968 XLCH that only a hairy chested brute of a man can kick start, especially kicking it on a cold morning with 60 weight oil thick as molasses!

[lovingmylifeasIage]

Love my 1200 iron with the after market exhaust, air filter and tune.

[edwardleniston]

Very comprehensive review and great editing as well 10/10

[galshuller]

The irons still got the best sound a bike can have !!! Matt put that wrench down... kids are watching your Chanel :) great video man, enjoy your weekend

[DanielCO]

i appreciate the views you guys have on this channel. I have found a lot of motorcycle reviews where people are talking about (not thier opinion) how its Harley or die and they dont explain that point of view. They state that Harley is the bike to ride and there is no other. You guys give your opinion on what you like and offer advice based off what you have used and experienced in the past. Its refreshing to see someone giving that and not just saying buy harley because its Harley. great video guys.

[gadang]

Thanks Matt for the great content that you put out! Your channel along with John Maxwell’s channel has filled my garage with my first Harley Davidson, a 2019 Street Glide FLHX! I honestly feel that due to the in depth information that you give on the new models and John’s “dirty thumb” approach to the brand has given me the tools to know what I wanted for my first Harley Davidson!

The FLHX was by no means my first motorcycle but I just grew up with the “HD will leave you stranded” mentality for most of my time as a rider. I am saddened that it took until my 52nd birthday to wake up to the music that HD’s make!

Keep up the great work and I hope to one day make it to Laidlaw’s to see your great dealership in person!

[harleyflorida]

Awesome video Matt! That it truly the kind of content that will attract new young riders to the brand. You guys do an awesome job for the motor company and it needs more people with your passion to keep it moving in the right direction.

[Deaddriftbum]

I miss my 72 but needed my Road King in my life. Brothers used to talk mad shit about Sporters until they saw mine and then they had to finally admit how badass they can be

[TYSON]

Informative, keep the vids coming Matt. Personally I'd love to see more scenery videos with your Street Glide but I'm biased because I love Cali & I also own a Bonneville Salt Denim SGS

[antoniomarques]

Greetings from the other side of the world (Portugal). Got two Harley's but my 883 is great for city riding, lots of fun and looks really cool. I am a medical doctor and university professor and when I regularly show up at work all blacked out and with the skull logo ... my colleagues and students look at me strange, but in reality they are just jealous as hell. I LOVE MY IRON

[baggerbro]

Whats up buddy? Always making quality content!

[mikeessary]

Dam good job Nick! I also want to say that I've always enjoyed Andrew on the channel. Matt thank you for putting out the content. 3 different perspectives and the honesty that comes from this channel is refreshing. It doesn't come across as an infomercial. Keep up the good work guys!! The passion for 2 wheels runs deep..

[Ted_Stryker]

This educationAL video style IS great. Very informative and well done. Great job, Nick!! Lol

Edit: Sorry, had to come back and spell check this one. Lol One too many fill ups at the smashed station last night... No worries though, Nick. I watched the video again just to make sure... Great job confirmed!! 👍😄

[RevJay_Rides]

Truly an excellent video. This may be the best I’ve seen in this genre.

[kennethreynolds]

Great job on the vid all. The iron head in the late 60s is the first Harley that I rode, I’ll never forget the experience.