Sportster ?
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Its a comparison of the Sportster's shorter (length & height), thicker overall appearance vs. the Dynaglide's longer, leaner shape.
I never am surprised anymore when I see posts of BT owners saying how much they regret selling their sweet little Sporty. No it ain't the fastest or biggest or whatever but it does have a helluva lot to make BT owners wish they would've just been satisfied w/ their Sportster....Initially I regretted selling my avg condition 1996 1200XLC but I am VERY happy w my excellent condition 2005 883.
I never am surprised anymore when I see posts of BT owners saying how much they regret selling their sweet little Sporty. No it ain't the fastest or biggest or whatever but it does have a helluva lot to make BT owners wish they would've just been satisfied w/ their Sportster....Initially I regretted selling my avg condition 1996 1200XLC but I am VERY happy w my excellent condition 2005 883.
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I totally agree. The Sportster is just as it's name implies S-P-O-R-T-S, not touring. The Sporster is IMO intended for bombing around city streets and short commutes. Anyone who tours on Sportster is a gluten for punishment, both the rider and motorcycle. I mean yea sure you can ride an 883 500 miles in a day...but why the heck would ya? Doesn't sound like alotta fun to me. For me personally 250 miles on a Sportster is about as far as I'd wanna put my butt through & even then I'd need 10 minutes just to pry myself off of it.
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My 2019 Softail FXLR has a wheel base of 64.2", seat height of 26.2", my 2009 XL1200C has a wheel base of 59.8", seat height of 26.6" factory (I have taller rear shocks and a smaller seat now).
I like them both the same. Both are plenty fast enough for me and definitely not slow. Sitting side by side, everyone says the Sportster is bigger. Go figure.
I like them both the same. Both are plenty fast enough for me and definitely not slow. Sitting side by side, everyone says the Sportster is bigger. Go figure.