Too big for a sportster 883?
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Too big for a sportster 883?
Hey HD lovers.
So I am looking for my first bike and I love the way the Iron 883 looks and feels with the mid foot controls. But is this motor going to be too small for someone my size? I am 5'7" about 210 lbs. im not that fat (i wear a large t-shirt). but i am just wondering if i should get the 1200 nightster or a bigger bike instead.
Thanks for all the help!
J
So I am looking for my first bike and I love the way the Iron 883 looks and feels with the mid foot controls. But is this motor going to be too small for someone my size? I am 5'7" about 210 lbs. im not that fat (i wear a large t-shirt). but i am just wondering if i should get the 1200 nightster or a bigger bike instead.
Thanks for all the help!
J
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That depends on what kind of riding you're planning on doing.
In terms of weight, you and I are just about the same size. For thirty some odd years (on and off), I rode 400CC cruiser style rice burners that adequately carried me on all of my "utility" riding. Those bikes were great for the commuter stuff but not really very good on the highway and we're not really comfortable for long-haul riding.
I specifically bought my Sportster because I'm now carrying my 110 lb son with me. The last 400cc bike just didn't seem up to hauling 330 lbs at more than 50 mph. Besides, I wanted something newer than 30 years old.
One last note, if I hadn't found such a good deal on a 1200cc XLH, I probably would have bought an 883 XLC.
In terms of weight, you and I are just about the same size. For thirty some odd years (on and off), I rode 400CC cruiser style rice burners that adequately carried me on all of my "utility" riding. Those bikes were great for the commuter stuff but not really very good on the highway and we're not really comfortable for long-haul riding.
I specifically bought my Sportster because I'm now carrying my 110 lb son with me. The last 400cc bike just didn't seem up to hauling 330 lbs at more than 50 mph. Besides, I wanted something newer than 30 years old.
One last note, if I hadn't found such a good deal on a 1200cc XLH, I probably would have bought an 883 XLC.
Last edited by Roni; 06-27-2012 at 10:32 AM.
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You have no worries as far as the power in the motor. I know guys bigger than you that ride 500's and 650's with no problem. I would say your only concern would be the size of the frame and the overall size of the bike. If the bike feels big enough size wise you should be fine.
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