Harley Davidson 883 low Sportster 883 cc Review

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883rider's Review of Harley Davidson 883 low Sportster 883 cc Motorcycle

16th Aug 2006

Overall Rating

5 stars
  • Value for money
    4 stars
  • Length of ownership
    one year
  • Reliability
    5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2005
  • Build quality
    5 stars
Good Points

Classic bike look and feel without the fuss of unreliability or parts availability, excellent build quality


Bad Points

Harsh ride for two-up riding on less than perfect roads, will drag on speed bumps and while cornering with passenger


General Comments

Have owned over thirty motorcycles, just not all at once. I ride year-around in the Midwest. Have over 6,000 miles on my Harley Davidson 883 low Sportster 883 cc, with no maintenance whatsoever besides oil changes. It starts when the weather is cold, or when the weather is hot. The motorcycle has valve noise, just as any air-cooled engine. Even with the rubber mounted engine, there is vibration at certain speeds, depending upon load, rpm, etc. That being said, I miss the vibration of the old 1975 Sportster I had. Furthermore, engine noise is a great part of the equation. The bike is a living iron horse that takes you where you wish, unlike the boring appliance motorcycles some makers turn out. Some people complain about poor engine horsepower numbers and weak brakes. Both are more than adequate. How fast do you need to go or stop? Take it easy and enjoy life, that is a Sportster.

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Members' Comments on883rider's Review

  • turbine59 on 27th Apr 2008

    I have had similar experience with my 06 883 @ 6.678 on the clock... and love it! What a well balanced and mature review, on well balance and mature motorcycle!

    Many thanks.

    Paul Irving
    883 Sportster