The Greatest Sportster EVER MADE (The XR 1200)

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[donhathaway]

I’ve always thought the XR 750 was the best looking motorcycle built by anyone at any time. Just perfection on 2 wheels.

[swilson]

I worked at the KC assembly plant and remember making those. I worked in the wheel area.

[jagdpanther]

Had a 04 Buell XB 12s from new. One of the best handling and looking bikes I've ever owned cornered like it was on rails. No chicken strips on the Pirelli Diablos. Eric new his stuff, mass centralisation of weight. The best sportster Harley never built

[keeperofthebonessean]

Man, this is a bike that I wouldnt even bother with a test drive after watching your vid. I could viscerally experience everything about its handling, feel, speed and solidity. Its an absolute beauty. You have all the power you need amd no complaints without that 6th gear. Just perfect for me. Only thing the cash brother.

[Dev]

I have had my XR for 6 years now, and agree entirely with everything you have said. I have seen only 2 other XR1200 in person in many many years of riding. Also the confusion of other riders both Harley owners and Rocket owners is cool too. It's always head scratch "what is that?".

As a multi bike owner I've always said my XR would be the last I would ever part with.

I often wish it had a 6th, but I used to own rockets and have multiple legal issues so I'm ok with that, it's a great bike in the twisties. I let my friends ride it often too and they always say it's one of the easiest bikes they have ever hopped on to ride.

[joaocesarayres]

Finally a video of this bike here! One of the fastest stock Harley in straight line, and THE fastest Harley ever in cornering! For me, the best HD ever that represents the brand history in races

[SuzanDreyford]

I love the plastic gas tank that never rusts! Plus the unique oil cooler and intake is awesome! Bring it back Harley!!!!

[twistofthethrottle]

This and the VR1000 are the coolest Harley’s ever made, in my opinion. Both are such cool bikes that step away from the traditional “low and slow” of the normal Harley. It’s a shame HD moved away from that market, and discontinued Buell.

Glad Indian decided to not to go down that same path of mistakes by releasing the FTR 1200. I bought one last fall and couldn’t be happier. It’s such a fun bike, easy to get in a lot of trouble on, and it never ceases to start a conversation with people. Hopefully HD can make something cool out of the new revolution max 1250 engine. Another VR or XR inspired bike would be so cool.

[frankcastle]

These guys are on the west side of Lancaster County. I'm on the east side and own 3 XR1200's. These were all hand built at the now-shuttered Kansas City plant and the drivelines were hand built on a dedicated assembly line at the Pilgrim Road powertrain plant. They are clearly the fastest production sportster in history and easily make 105HP at the crank with decent exhaust and a V&H tuner. Problem now here in Harley crazy PA, is that the prices have shot to the moon. Coolest H-D ever built.

[rjdgreek]

Not an HD fan but I fell in love with this one when I first saw it in the showroom!

[davidleonard]

I have been riding sportsters for many years. I have owned four speeds and five speeds and both will work fine for what you want. If the stock gearing don't suit you there are many final drive options, even with a belt drive. My current 1997 883 with a hammer performance top end uses 883 gearing and is converted to a 520 super bike chain. Even with the 883 gearing I run 96 mph in 3rd gear through the traps in the eighth and 116 mph through the traps in 4th in the quarter. Fifth gear is fine for me on the highway.

[mityt]

Scaring Mail Men speeding through town got to luv it

[theelmo]

I just picked up a stock 2012 XR1200x with 1000 miles on it about a month ago. Best Sportster I’ve ridden.

[matthewfailla]

the bike so nice, I bought it twice! I had a 2010 and sold it. I missed it so much I bought a 2009 that I will hopefully keep forever

[codysmiff]

I had a 2012 xr1200x and absolutely loved it. It had a bassani 2 into 1 exhaust and sounded amazing too. It got looks and compliments everywhere I went

[ADRRUSH]

I drove this bike, one of my team members has a white one. we are adding it to the channel. It's a fun bike to ride.

[davidellis]

I gotta say, I REALLY enjoyed "sharing" that ride on the XR1200 with ya! It's on my "bucket list" to ride one if i can't own one.
Carry on, but don't get carried away.

[peterdoingthings]

Finally, saw it on your site and have been waiting for you to do the review! I have a 2012 XR1200x and the more I ride it the more I love it, wish I had the orange. Guess I may have 2

[johnnyisahermit]

love that i was able to swing by while i was doing some work in PA, now everytime you cruise out and around i have a real feel for the area

[nunaalsoknownasohare]

As a sport bike enjoyer I rarely care for anything Harley related, but man even I would love this thing!

Wish they didn't stop making these, at least Buell's back, we're seriously lacking in American sport bikes