Hello! My name is Jon and I'm new to the forum, also new to street bikes. I have been racing dirt bikes my whole life. I am trying to pick between 2 bikes. 1st is a 2000 sportster 1200 with 19000 miles the second is a 2007 883 sportster with 7000 miles the price difference between the two is only 1500. I'm having a hard time choosing and was wondering opinions. I'm 5'8 and 180lbs... Which bike would be best for me any info would be awesome!!
Thanks in advance,
Jon

 

The biggest difference is power, obviously. I've never ridden an 883 but my 1200 sporty gets it pretty good, even stock. Neither are going to ever be in sport bike territory, but that isn't the point.

In my opinion, if the 883 and 1200 are in comparable in every way (condition, mileage, year) and you can afford to get the 1200, do that. If the 883 is a better deal (newer, lower mileage, ect) then get that.

In the end, get the one that speaks to you; the one that makes you grin the most.

 

Size wise you'd be fine on either. But 7 years younger and 12 thousand less miles might be a determining factor there. You gotta see which feels the best and which is in better shape

 

Welcome to the forum, basically you are choosing between 883 EFI and 1200 Carbratour with 7 years less on the road. The 883 can be later upgraded to 1250 through a kit if you felt it is not enough power. I would go with the newer bike with th EFI and less mileage.
But you cant go wrong with either.

 

For the 883 it's got just shy of 7,000 miles and they want $5,000 for it. I'm hoping to get them to atleast $4,800 do you guys think that is a fair price?

 

$4800 ain't bad for a EFI 883. Plus like the others have said you can always make her a 1250. Look at what rickss69 has done with a '07 883:https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...ghtymouse.html

 

Wow that thing looks pretty awesome!... I think Might go with the 883, I am a mechanic so I'm almost positive I could do the big bore myself. I'd just have to have harley upgrade the computer. I also just want to make sure this dealer isn't trying rip me off.

 

I think your alright at $4800. I'm also sure rickss69 would answer any questions.

 

You might also try looking some more. If neither of them fits you right, don't buy them. Harleys are everywhere, you just gotta find yours. Be careful though, going to the dealership is dangerous and you might end up with a new 48 by accident like I did!

 

Easy call, the EFI 883.