I'm brand new to motorcycles. I looked at the metrics but really wanted a Harley. An '07 883 Low showed up used on Craigslist for a good price and I jumped on it. So far so good. They're very good bikes and easy to ride. I say go for it!!
This is what open registration to the forum gets us. Shees....
Filmy, just what is it that stirs your desirability factor?
WTF? Ric, if you're simply trying to be a dick after misreading someone else's post - you've accomplished that. Either learn to read (and understand) or keep your mouth shut.
It's all about you, what feels right to you and why. It's in my family, I inherited my Harley. Loud pipes saves lives, that roar from my bike I love it all. The smooth ride of my 1989 FLHS, the freedom she gives me out on the road....all my worries fade away. Knowing I'm riding an American legend & the bike my uncle once owned. I put miles on her almost every day. SO many reasons why i ride a Harley. So in the end it is about you. If a Honda feels better ride it....but most importantly just ride!!! I love H-D and I will always push it but as long as you ride even a jetbike you are a friend of mine! As some1 said earlier though, there is a good chance later in life you will want a Harley. Good luck with the bike!
go with the 883. I bought my Iron the morning of the MSF class. I rode it to class the second day. That was 2 weeks ago and now I am approaching 700 miles! I love the bike and feel it has plenty of power and is just the right size. I am 6ft 230lbs. I wanted a Harley for a long time and couldn't resist the Iron. It's a great starting bike that you can build to be bigger if you ever feel the need. Cost wise the Iron is $2500 less than the nightster and can be made into a 1200 and still come in less than a stock 1200.
I say 883 took my riding class 3yrs go and went out and bought a 06 883 low and i though about trading it in for a dyna lowrider but I like my sportster way to much don't think I'll trade it in