I have been looking at this as well. It seems to make more sense to me to get the 883 and get the 1250 kit from NHRS, new exhaust and a few other performance items and still be under the price of a 1200. I understand that the resale is probably better on the 1200, but I am getting the bike to ride, not sell.

Dave

 

actally they are not the same cosmetically..they have the same size tank the same size wheels,forks,ect... but the 1200 has a chrome package that the 883 doesnt have..like i said some of us fools paid extra for it....

 

I'm just giving my opinion but everyone that I know that buys a 883 tells me I wish I would have bought the 1200 for that extra boost.But I SAY BUY WHAT YOU LIKE OR COULD AFFORD.Either one is a great reliable bike.

 

If you want her to get the 1200, tell her it's shinier.

If you want her to get the 883, tell her it's cuter.

 

Oh no, I hope this isn't going down the road to nowhere in another 883 vs 1200 thread... [:@]

 

lol!! i think this one is very civilized so far...i hope it stays this way..

 

Just give up.lol!

 

can get the 1200 kit for 883 for 1200 from harley shop. will run better than 1200...but i didn't buy my 883 to run with other bikes.. i bought it because it was few months old and only 6500 . ifgoing fastwas the case i would have bought a croch rocket... rather kick back and cruise..guess i am getting old.. will be 30 feb.5th

 

Happy Bday!

 

I agree, keepthiscivil ! Just interesting looking out for my g/f and she questions the difference and needed an appropiate answer. The salesman justed look at us cross eyed and shurged his shoulders. Trying to lean her toward the 1200 only because I think she'll stick with it awhile and want to most for the money. The Nightster is our first choice, Yea Baby!!!