It will be much slower than your Gixxer. Half the horsepower and 150 more pounds.

My 1200 was sooo much slower than the 1998 R6 I had prior. I'd hate to compare an 883 to a newer 600.

 

These question you will need to ask the sales person. When I bought mine I paid for the bike itself, I had to pay the taxes at the dmv when I registered it....cost me bout $450.

 

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At best they might give you a free t-shirt.

 

MSRP plus 20% because they know they can get it. HD dealers rarely go below MSRP.. around here they advertise that they sell at MSRP as if they are doing you a favor.

There are a lot of nice used bikes out there for that same money. Maybe you could find a slightly used 1200 for that same price.

Have you considered a Buell?

Sportbike ergos with the V Twin engine.

BTW you can not ever compare any sportbike and a HD ( well maybe a VRSC). It is apples and oranges.

Personally I think you'd be better to stay on the Rice bike while you save more money for a HD that is higher up the product line.
You might be able to get in on the bottom of the HD product line, but as is often said what you get is the HD Starter kit. Expect to drop a couple of grand right off the bat for add ons.

 

ok now im starting to think i'll just get a gixxer 750 or something. but im still gonna keep looking at the sportsters. i really like them, but if they're gonna be dissapointingly slow i think ill just stick with sport bikes.

 

If you're looking for a 1200 Sportster, I have a 2005,1200 Roadster model in Chopper Blue and accessories I am getting ready to sell. I am in the Atlanta area. I'll sell the bike for $7,800. Personal message me for more details if interested. Houston