Harley Davidson Sportster 883 - XL 883 Review

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Harley Davidson Sportster 883 - XL 883
4.1 stars
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Numpty883's Review of Harley Davidson Sportster 883 - XL 883 Motorcycle

18th May 2008

Overall Rating

4 stars
  • Value for money
    4 stars
  • Length of ownership
    2 months
  • Reliability
    4.5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2008
  • Build quality
    4 stars
Good Points

Great looks, The Harley name, The sound it makes.


Bad Points

The footpegs are too wide, mirrors too low, has a naff fuel cap.


General Comments

This is my first bike for over ten years, mine was new and had 3 miles on it when it was delivered. I € ve sat on thousands of bikes during my time off the road and nothing felt as comfortable to me as the 883. I had the 1200 roadster bars put on it for a little higher and wider riding position. Initially the bike felt very heavy but I am more used to the lighter kind of bike. There are some very nice quality touches to the bike and the build is very good, however it is let down a little by the cheapness of the fuel cap and number plate bracket ( both of which I have since changed) Performance wise, this thing could plough a field and has so much torque low down, I do miss a rev counter though. Fuel mileage is about 50 to the gallon and the brakes more than adequate. On sweeping bends my iron horse is a joy to ride, but sharpe tight corners are a problem for me. It maybe me but I have to be very careful on slow corners as it wants to push me wide all the time, it € s as though the throttle is an on off switch at low revs. To be honest part of this is me lacking in confidence to throw it round a bend, but it € s partly the bike too. Overall I love this bike, it feels alive, it has a heartbeat and a soul and I wouldn`t swap it for anything else.

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