Harley Sportster 1200 Comprehensive review

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

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  • @TheDorkKnight23
    @TheDorkKnight23 Рік тому +18

    I absolutely my sporty. It's a 1200 and anyone who says you can't go on long rides on them have never ridden one before. I rode from LA to SF and back it handled the long distance just fine. And I have no rear suspension so I don't want to hear about how you can't go far on those bikes. It was the most comfortable ride I've ever been to using my baggage as a back rest. Next I plan to go coast to coast. From California to Virginia and back.

    • @curtislokey1603
      @curtislokey1603 Рік тому +2

      Agreed. I rode my 1200 Sportster from Austin to LA to SF and back to Austin, and loved it! I had 18" apes on a 6" riser, which made for a fun, stylin' ride. Turned a lot of heads. I ride aggressively, so I'm swapping the handlebars for something much more manageable, but otherwise a great bike

    • @ramblinjay3816
      @ramblinjay3816 Рік тому +1

      I haven't been too far on my forty-eight as of yet but i love every moment of it. No upgraded suspension. Just a saddlemen seat coming in and i got a daymaker headlight. For country roads i love the bike.

    • @HollowBurden
      @HollowBurden Рік тому

      Ya it's totally doable. My first bike was xl1200 and I went from redding to san Diego in a single summer day once. Was fine. Did melt an oil o ring seal though, but the bike didn't care ha. Hey it broke 115f that day, not surprised. New seal, topped it off, runs fine to this day

  • @ANasCarBoi
    @ANasCarBoi Рік тому +10

    I have a 1988 sportster. To this day the evo sportster seems to be the most supported platform when it comes to traveling. I’ll be riding mine to Mexico along with a bunch of other sporty guys in may. The evo motor is stupid reliable with proper maintenance and everyone and their goddamn mother can work on one it’s so simple. You can turn it into a cafe racer, a hooligan tracker, sport bike (check out Buell) and a touring bike. I will always have a sporty. I honeslty love mine, but Deffo getting a more modern bike like a pan america as well

  • @chrmar347
    @chrmar347 Рік тому +13

    I have a sportster 1200 and am getting a rebel 1100. I tend to lean towards cruisers due to medical since being hit on my sv650. In my mind the rebel is the complete opposite of my iron 1200. Sometimes I like to be on my “old school” style iron 1200. But when I don’t want to melt my thighs at a red light, the rebel is going to be my go to. Sportier engine for when I want to feel closer to standard/sport bike acceleration and feel. It gives me that balanced stable you were talking about.

    • @antoniocampos6627
      @antoniocampos6627 Рік тому

      Why not look at the Nighster or the Sportster S?

    • @chrmar347
      @chrmar347 Рік тому +2

      @@antoniocampos6627 Fair point. I don’t feel like paying the HD tax again for a secondary bike. I’m not a fan of the new sportster either. The rebel is simpler and does exactly what I need. Gives me cruiser positioning with a sport/adventure power plant. Then when I feel like it, I can ride my older HD for that classic feel.

    • @TheEnergizedcinema
      @TheEnergizedcinema 10 місяців тому

      the rebels are kids toys compared to sportsters. all plastic crap

  • @LooxJJ
    @LooxJJ Рік тому +3

    I own 2016 barebone Roadster - I put a Outlaw fairing, a crashbar, and planning to put vh slip on it. A beautiful do-it-all bike.

  • @daltondunn7856
    @daltondunn7856 Рік тому +1

    The Roadster actually has what has been referred to as a "walnut" tank, the peanut gas tank is 2.2 Gallons give or take but the walnut is larger at 3.3 Gallons, bike will get around 50 miles on the hiway so you are looking at about 125 miles between gas stops (farther if you wanna ride with the fuel light on for a while) I would consider that pretty good range but maybe not by cruiser or adventure bike standards...

  • @Dr_Snickerz
    @Dr_Snickerz Рік тому

    Zx10r, Daytona, fz8, and a sportster 1200 in my garage. The sportster is my every day commuter, road trip, gym transport, etc.

  • @frankjessup5971
    @frankjessup5971 Рік тому +5

    That was a fair review. That Roadster will look just fine all by it’s self in my shed. It will only be in there a couple hours a day. Did I mention this will be my first bike ? Well… it is. Thank you

    • @coastalhillbilly3419
      @coastalhillbilly3419 Рік тому +1

      Too bad discontinued, I rode one, very cool mellow cruiser, old technology EVO engine easily good for 100k+ miles if taken cared of

  • @akryder
    @akryder Рік тому +1

    So I was cross-shopping any and all cruisers early last year. Was looking at the Rebel 1100, Sportster 1200, a used V-Rod, or used Fat Bob. I'm 6'2", 52" chest, 48" waist, 52" hips. Needless to say all but the Fat Bob felt very small and cramped. So I ended up with a 2022 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE. Do not regret my decision one bit.

  • @ricknelson9774
    @ricknelson9774 9 місяців тому +1

    The Roadsters comes with longer stroke rear shocks from the factory than any other Sportster

  • @molallamerica896
    @molallamerica896 Рік тому +5

    Stock Roadster comes with proper tall shocks. Your’s was slammed by the previous owner.

  • @AllAmericanAutomotive
    @AllAmericanAutomotive Рік тому +5

    My hot take: 04-07 Roadsters feel better then the one in this video.
    2nd hot take: with the right bars (I agree with him these bars suck), the right suspension, a steering damper they can handle pretty dang well in the twisties (watch my videos if you don't believe me)
    Lastly, the bike has changed A TON since 86.
    It started as an 883/1100 with a 4 speed and no rubber mounts. Also, small fin cylinders.
    Then they added the 5 speed trans, punched it to 1200, later on then adding the big fin cylinders and better cams, rubbermount engine, and eventually fuel injection. Yes, the Evo motor shares say 70% parts since inception but it's a very different bike now than it was back then. It's not really fair to say it hasn't changed.
    Just a man's thoughts having ridden one for 12 years, and riding a whole tin of other bikes from all manufactures.

  • @1SaG
    @1SaG 5 місяців тому

    1:48 It is an overhead-valve engine, so it does have valves at the top. It just doesn't have cams at the top.

  • @alwys_tired
    @alwys_tired 6 місяців тому

    i have a 2016 roadster and i love it. its a very interesting bike and i cant get enough of it.

  • @jbrianr
    @jbrianr Рік тому +3

    Where you getting this "Iron" from? Just a Sportster Roadster my dude.

  • @stephendrake8145
    @stephendrake8145 Рік тому +1

    Dear Yammie, I'd enjoy you mentioning the ultimate air cooled Harley Davidson, the XR1200 Sportster, especially the later X models with the revised suspension. This bike shows what Harley can do with a relatively inexpensive motorcycle straight from the factory. Admittedly much of the engine comes from Buell, however Buell was part of Harley. Buell's & XR1200's sold very well in Europe but were kinda orphaned in America...

  • @Oldmanriding222
    @Oldmanriding222 3 місяці тому

    Love your videos
    I do own a 2022 sportster 1200.
    I honestly like the bike very much. It is easy to handle.
    It is more than enough power for me as I rarely am looking to go over 100 mph.
    I just wish it had a six gear for when you are on the highway.
    The bike really feels like it is straining big time with only five gears and the vibration up through the handlebars is a little tough.
    But it is such a fun bite to drive otherwise specially around town

  • @flatcapcaferacer
    @flatcapcaferacer Рік тому +1

    The balance of bikes in my garage changes as I age out and expect this true for most multiple bike owners.

  • @davidcottingham3834
    @davidcottingham3834 Рік тому

    I have a 17 48 sportster. It’s cool. I want a Triumph Thunder bird 1700 for my next bike

  • @pauloakes5718
    @pauloakes5718 Рік тому +1

    I’m in the UK I think the Thruxton is the nearest competitor.Wish I could own that bike⛽️

  • @bullitt79
    @bullitt79 Рік тому +27

    You understand it, you respect it, you get it...but you really don't. And never will. That's ok. Just stop pretending. Do YOUR thing.

    • @shastamcnasty2159
      @shastamcnasty2159 Рік тому +1

      A lot of clubs have no metric bike rule.

    • @aaronrisnerr
      @aaronrisnerr Рік тому

      You tell him bruver

    • @bradcooper5667
      @bradcooper5667 Рік тому

      @@bobbert6770no, he’s made his stance really clear about Harley’s

  • @MrEiniweini
    @MrEiniweini Рік тому +2

    I was cross shopping between the Scout and Rebel in 2021. I never even looked at the Harleys. I wanted the tech, I wanted the modern engine. Australia, so prices are different but the Scout was $21,000 and the Rebel was $19,000 drive away. I wanted the Scout because I wanted that "American cruiser" but I settled on the Rebel because Harley did not have what I was looking for and Scout had nothing but ABS. I get Fridays off so I am ready and decided on Tuesday to walk into the dealer then and put money down. That was on the 12th of July 2021. On the Wednesday I see a HD announcement video with the Sportster S. An authentic American bike with a modern engine, the complete electronics package and a likely aftermarket that would allow me to build the bike exactly for me. I took one look at this bike that had not even hit dealerships for test rides and then chased down the numbers. $26,500 instead of 19K for the Rebel and I still found myself at the Harley dealership that Friday.
    I had spent 18 months reviewing bikes and instantly knew I wanted the Sportster S on the day it was announced. It is not about what is best, it is about what you are looking for. When I decided on the Honda Rebel, I already knew it was a mistake for me even though it is a great bike. I wanted an American cruiser, not an excellent modern interpretation of one.

    • @wave6413
      @wave6413 Рік тому

      Well I went to the local HD to just get one - any one, but preferably a Sportster, I had decided that if I didn't get a (another) bike that day I wasn't ever going to....HD are next to Honda, so I did look at the CMX (Rebel) 1100 as well. Bugger I got the Honda....... 🤔😏

  • @jacobnoah5209
    @jacobnoah5209 3 місяці тому

    I don’t care about modern or going as fast as possible I like the American classic carbed

  • @ashtonevans6488
    @ashtonevans6488 Рік тому

    So crazy. I was just looking at the sportster 1200 this morning and come home to find out papa yam did a full comprehensive. Do you follow an algorithm or something because almost every bike I wanna look at it’s like… you know 🤔

  • @rohanm54
    @rohanm54 Рік тому

    Yam you gotta try to new RH sportsters. Liquid cooled bikes with radiators, ride modes, VVT. 975 and 1250. It’s a whole new world for Harley. I’d be interested in what you’d think about them when you spend a good amount of time with them.

  • @1100andFortyEight
    @1100andFortyEight Рік тому +4

    It’s not an Iron, it’s a Roadster. The Iron was available in either 883cc or 1200cc.

    • @dmvbenz7536
      @dmvbenz7536 Рік тому +2

      You should know by know YAMMIE doesn’t know shit about Harley’s yet tries to talk about them and give information out

  • @friedpork_owl
    @friedpork_owl Рік тому

    Sup broski have you considered being your own stig? I think the seating position is for the track (I know nothing about racing tho) I think it would be fun to see you on a king of the baggers vlog. Cheers

  • @cisa1622
    @cisa1622 Рік тому

    I think you did a good job - the different value preposition from different brands and different ride. Few things like the attention to details which Harley does and the material used, paint were a miss. I agree the suspension from HARLEY is bad man. For day to day usage the power is good enough for this cafe to cafe bike. It’s cool bike mate. I also love what other brands have to offer and those newer models from other brands which are liquid cooled will always perform better than air cooled Evo motors. Harley is more like torque machines that you can ride easy plus great built ( metal switch gears etc). Also you mention desert sledge or something like that which is Ducati. I think those bikes are not for all simple because of its height.

  • @justinturner4850
    @justinturner4850 Рік тому +2

    Thought it was gonna be on the new Sportster Yam ( but I just remembered it’s not a 1200) I’m curious what you’ll think of it, and the new Sportster S.

    • @dmvbenz7536
      @dmvbenz7536 Рік тому

      He doesn’t know shit abojt Harley’s he’s the wrong person to ask lol

    • @libingmeme8474
      @libingmeme8474 Рік тому

      @@dmvbenz7536 you don't need to study the H-D brand to know shit about bikes, they are fucking terrible. He even said in the video that for some people, you just can't beat the H-D emblem and that that's fair, what else would he need to know about the brand?

  • @janetimwedding7995
    @janetimwedding7995 Рік тому +1

    That’s not a iron it’s a roadster cx not the standard tank it doesn’t have lx on the shocks aren’t stock ether just saying 😊

  • @JTMP12
    @JTMP12 Рік тому +1

    Please review an XR1200!

  • @Brian-zg9ff
    @Brian-zg9ff Рік тому

    Nice Sportster! My sister rides one just like it

  • @lesmurray2000
    @lesmurray2000 Рік тому

    Took a Triumph bobber on a test ride. Meh. Didn't like the mid-mounted foot controls.

  • @mociczyczki
    @mociczyczki Рік тому

    roadster 1200 and street rod 750 thats me favorite h-d but stock 👍🏻 from those 2 i would have really heavy puzzle which one to choose 🤔 both usd 2 front disk street lighter ,roadster better lowend , street squat position ergo is not best ergonomics best ergo bike which i ride was K-750 from like 1955 or something anyway ., street more vertical head frame angle more lean angle similar wheelbase i dont know 🤷🏻‍♂️ i also like those classic small minimalistic speedometer 👌🏻 max acceleration close probably with lil favor of street rod 🌪☝🏻 cos 3 hp more and 20 kg or so less 👌🏻 i still prefer me sv 650 s 99 more though 😉 lighter more nimble with more lean angle roadster is 26 degrees street rod 35 degrees sv is 50-55 degrees probably bike with better acceleration ☝🏻 stret and roadster are something between naked sports and cruiser bike conection link between those category once you try make from each bike superhipersport with 250 hp they turn out very bad but you can its your channel naturally 😁👌🏻write lil more r1 in enduro test turn out also very badly 😉☝🏻sure r1 can jump … but only once 🤣☝🏻

  • @easymoneyism
    @easymoneyism Рік тому

    It seams like a cool bike but there are faster ones these days that are more advanced also..

  • @revaton47
    @revaton47 Рік тому

    Take a look at the Fast x (Fast and furious 10) trailer. Jason Momoa drives a harley something that looks vaguely like a naked bike.

  • @EZBlast
    @EZBlast Рік тому

    580 Hammer Cams and that puppy would rock!

  • @realbigtuna667
    @realbigtuna667 Рік тому +1

    To this day, I still don't understand why Harleys are so expensive. I probably never will. All of the R&D was paid off decades ago, and there really aren't any high end materials in their construction. If prices were more reasonable, I'd at least look at one. IMO, just about every new Harley is overpriced by about 30%. The only exception being the Pan America, that seems to be about right for the segment.

    • @BigJohn_S117
      @BigJohn_S117 Рік тому +1

      While I agree, when you look at their sales, it makes sense. Sheep are buying them no matter how ludicrous their pricing is. They're very unique, I'll give them that.

    • @mikeleago1
      @mikeleago1 Рік тому

      Probably something to do with owning a manufacturing company in the United States… ya kno. Livable wages, unions, government agencies etc.
      Import bikes are cheaper to manufacture. That’s my guess

  • @williammiller1732
    @williammiller1732 Рік тому

    Your issue with Harleys is you was raised on sport bikes were as when I was a kid this is the bike you aspired to this a Norton or bsa or triumph Bonnie

  • @hshelly886
    @hshelly886 Рік тому

    love my speedmaster.
    best one on this list in my opinion
    but im biased ha

  • @lesjones7617
    @lesjones7617 Місяць тому

    Have you tried a 1960-70s T120R, if you do red line it and you will smile!

  • @mattsloop2736
    @mattsloop2736 Рік тому

    Have you ridden the new harley sportster replacement with. The liquid cooled engine?

  • @FancySniper8
    @FancySniper8 Рік тому

    I have a 2012 sporster I don’t like the wheels on it could I get wheels from a newer sporster like that and put them on my bike?

  • @io2776
    @io2776 Рік тому +1

    Make if you want a review of xr1200x

  • @vector6977
    @vector6977 Рік тому

    That bike 100% needs a set of rear set controls.

  • @antoniocampos6627
    @antoniocampos6627 Рік тому

    Curious what they would think of the new Nightster or the Sportster S as they are what is replacing the Evo bikes.

  • @ramblinjay3816
    @ramblinjay3816 Рік тому

    Slap some rearsets on it and some clubber bars.

  • @WrathOfVaz
    @WrathOfVaz Рік тому +1

    Dude the photo of the triumph was only up for a split second. What gives

  • @JMoroccoMisterBoy
    @JMoroccoMisterBoy Рік тому

    Yammie, loved the text from you a few days ago ( 757 Hampton, Virginia ).
    Tks. much.

  • @jamespeters5913
    @jamespeters5913 Рік тому

    The owner of this video: can you explain the ownership of that sportster you are showing there!?? Are you still owning it?? Was it a give-away? Who owns the bike now!???

  • @relevation0
    @relevation0 Рік тому +1

    Dude, can you get rid of all the scammer losers in the replies?

  • @noahknight4039
    @noahknight4039 Рік тому

    What would be comparable to the Sportster S? A Boulevard or Diavel?

    • @nikitaderbenev5811
      @nikitaderbenev5811 Рік тому

      I would say Diavel is miles ahead, way more power, better chassis, brakes, suspension, everything....

  • @dissidentart5603
    @dissidentart5603 7 місяців тому

    What about the Yamaha bolt?

  • @WalkingHeadPro
    @WalkingHeadPro 4 місяці тому

    amazing bike if youre 5 foot 2 tall

  • @NoName-qv8ko
    @NoName-qv8ko Рік тому

    Oops accidently clicked on the weasels chanel again I wouldn't watch it if he was given away free AC/DC tickets & I LOVE AC/DC.

  • @sirelliott3753
    @sirelliott3753 Рік тому

    What shocks are those? 🔴⚫⚫
    I have the same set, I don't know what they are though

  • @brenthill3241
    @brenthill3241 Рік тому

    A deep dive that doesn't include actually riding it.
    I did enjoy the old man fireside chat though.

  • @mrcinnamon8646
    @mrcinnamon8646 Рік тому

    What exhaust is this ?

  • @JohnSmith-wv4or
    @JohnSmith-wv4or Рік тому

    Sportiest,are,the,trueharles.❤

  • @jimmyd868
    @jimmyd868 Рік тому

    It is a standard.

  • @GuiltySiNz
    @GuiltySiNz Рік тому +5

    Dude has a bias and he sticks to it lol, change the layout or 2nd opinion with a 2nd person, we all know his opinion without even watching the video when it comes to Harleys lol Harley didn’t its name or market share or history on being fast, comfortable or “pretty” but the young riders don’t understand what Harley is.they just know it’s expensive heavy and slow lol, In that case buy a cute, fast, comfortable “Foreign Bike”. Suzuki Yamaha, Indian,Honda etc etc they make a type of cruiser for the Newer younger rider. There’s a bike for everyone Harley is not for everyone but a lot of Men love them.

  • @mikeleago1
    @mikeleago1 Рік тому +1

    This just seemed like a cry for Harley Davidson viewers. 😢😅

  • @jimscarnivorekitchen4731
    @jimscarnivorekitchen4731 Рік тому

    Great vid

  • @edualmeidamg
    @edualmeidamg Рік тому

    Faltou uma legenda para o português, um abraço aqui do Brasil.

  • @cruze86
    @cruze86 Рік тому

    Looks similar to 48. Why?

    • @SikSh0oter
      @SikSh0oter Рік тому

      Because aside from a couple small aesthetic changes, they're pretty much the same bike. It's really the suspension setup, and the 48's big front tire that differentiates the two

  • @300zxdriver
    @300zxdriver Рік тому

    He got rid of that person.

  • @jeffreystorer4966
    @jeffreystorer4966 Рік тому

    It's smiles n miles ,ride what gives you both , never mind the bullshit

  • @petricacristiannicolae8460
    @petricacristiannicolae8460 Рік тому

    Boss Hoss!

  • @halfie25
    @halfie25 Рік тому +1

    It's not an Iron. That's it's own model.

  • @jamesskeen3392
    @jamesskeen3392 Рік тому +2

    INDIAN! 👍

  • @michaelmugo247
    @michaelmugo247 Рік тому

    Nice

  • @mrzoov3661
    @mrzoov3661 Рік тому

    2 minute gang🗿

  • @williammiller1732
    @williammiller1732 Рік тому +2

    I know your a young man but do more research and quit just regurgitating old video facts you have already said

  • @paulfiore7083
    @paulfiore7083 2 місяці тому +1

    I pretty much disagree with this entire review. You used mostly subjective terms like "revs bazarrely", etc. with zero objective facts. Dyno results, torque, 0-60 times. Why am I watching?

  • @fatherdeath
    @fatherdeath Рік тому

    Indian chief

  • @justinturner4850
    @justinturner4850 Рік тому

    Howdy from Maui, have a great day you weirdos.

  • @memerioys169
    @memerioys169 Рік тому

    Damn

  • @teo_d_david
    @teo_d_david Рік тому

    Trying to buy a hd...

  • @BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou
    @BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou 10 місяців тому

    87, lol

  • @faustosanchez6874
    @faustosanchez6874 Рік тому

    well it´s a Harley... So you shouldn´t

  • @porkoholic
    @porkoholic Рік тому

    Ughhh

  • @kiansmith4275
    @kiansmith4275 Рік тому

    First like 🥳

  • @Koop2k
    @Koop2k Рік тому

    I'll just go ahead and answer that without watching the video. No you shouldnt. Harleys are awful, get s motorcycle instead.

  • @michaelbrill6609
    @michaelbrill6609 Рік тому

    Harley.....don't do it. JUNK...

  • @johncadogan9450
    @johncadogan9450 Рік тому

    70 hp from an overpriced overweight can't handle dinosaur that are mostly made in Thailand now, at $15,499 USD you have got to be kidding.

    • @jamespeters5913
      @jamespeters5913 Рік тому +1

      Either you get it or you dont....this so called dinosaur will put a smile on ur face anytime you open up around 2000rpm...its about style and enjoyment. You know its like a good cigar or Kentucky Bourbon...ya either know it or you dont...

  • @jamesskeen3392
    @jamesskeen3392 Рік тому

    🤔 COMPETITOR ? 🤷‍♂️👎🏻

  • @UserYoutube-i6f
    @UserYoutube-i6f 7 місяців тому +1

    “Don’t feel difference in braking power”??? Braahhh you at least got two times more brake disks 😂😂😂 it’s to times more braking power. 87-88hp out of 67hp is nothing????!!! It’s not a car it’s a motorcycle 😂😂😂

  • @rickymckim4480
    @rickymckim4480 Рік тому

    No you should not