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| Build quality | 8.4/10  |
|---|---|
| Reliability | 8.7/10 |
| Value for Money | 8.2/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 8.3/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.1/10  |
Full review by
stevie883r
on 20th Aug 2008
User Rating : 7
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Bad Points: Too small tank, foot pegs too far forward, rocker gasket leak had it in dealers twice still same, leaking oil, indicator switches awkward.
General comments: Good looking bike comfortable over long distance, gutsy engine, sounds well, not too bad. 883R good mid range power, loads of torque, good seat height, not bad handling.
stevie883r's review and ratings | 51 words
Review by
sportman918
on 17th Jul 2008
User Rating : 10
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I have a Harley Davidson Sportster 883 2007 model & I don't believe I could have gotten a bike like mine that I would have been as happy with from another brand.
sportman918's full review | 36 words
Review by
dhtri
on 24th Jun 2008
User Rating : 9
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I got this Harley Davidson Sportster after a swap for a full power VMAX on a well known internet auction site. The Max was too heavy, with very limited fuel range and a nasty habbit of eating back tyres in next to no time. My first ride on the XL883 was an interesting experience. It took me a while to re adjust the mirrors as they had been set for self viewage, instead of road safety. I was quite suprised at how easy the sportster was to get along with from the ride height to the overall comfort ...
dhtri's full review | 325 words
Review by
64woody
on 14th Jun 2008
User Rating : 8
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It is an experiance. Not pure speed, not laying it over as far as you can around a bend. I suppose it is about enjoying riding but staying alive.
64woody's full review | 47 words
Review by
gadosal
on 5th Jun 2008
User Rating : 9
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I'm 36 years old and two years ago, I bought an Piaggio MP3 three-wheeled maxi scooter. I live in Naples, Italy and the traffic is pretty intense. I got tired of this and bought a normal 400 cc scotter after 7 months. Then one splendid day, my brother in-law let me drive his 2004 Sportster. It was love at first ride. I sold my scooter (lost a lot of money) and bought an 883 xl Sportster. All the things they say (it's heavy in traffic, it's not agile, it's slow).........it' all urban legend. It' ...
gadosal's full review | 203 words
Review by
ghostbiker
on 31st May 2008
User Rating : 6
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The 1200 bike is a great bike to own. And ride looks plenty.
its a real gem.when parked up. The eingine got 5 speed in 90's that helped.it was my 3rd harley. But the faults was to blame.
Why I sold it. But its a harley, and still a classic bike, since 1957.
ghostbiker's full review | 133 words
Review by
cobalt1999
on 20th May 2008
User Rating : 9
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Great bike for commuting & cruising. Plenty of power and it is a stable ride. Not a bike for drag racing against sport bikes, but they aren't as comfortable and are much more touchy in the controls. If you want to relax, settle back and enjoy a ride, look at the scenery, and not be laying on a fuel tank, then it's a perfect bike.
cobalt1999's full review | 111 words
Review by
Numpty883
on 18th May 2008
User Rating : 8
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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 ...
Numpty883's full review | 279 words
Review by
Rhinoo
on 23rd Apr 2008
User Rating : 8
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I bought the bike because it was cheap compared to the big V-twins. It was a 2007 and only 6 months old with 20 miles on it; I have owned it for 3 months and 1,300 miles and I am ready to get rid of it. I am 175 pounds and it seems under powered.
Otherwise it is a good bike and dependable so far.
Rhinoo's full review | 67 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
jerryassburger
on 6th Jan 2008
User Rating : 9
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I'll start out with what I expect from a bike.... I refuse to pay $$$ for something that I have to tinker with "because it's a motorcycle". Modern technology and sound design have proven over and over that you don't NEED high maintenance engines to power two-wheeled vehicles. The Sporty- (and the Buell Blast I was looking at) do all their Motorcycle Things with belt drive, hydraulic lifters and simple engine designs. Even though the Sporty doesn't appear to be a sensible commuter bike, it in fac ...
jerryassburger's full review | 501 words
