Tuesday 14 April 2009

A new motorbike?

I am looking at this one. What do you think?

11 comments:

Vaughan said...

I like the Iron 883. I have heard it is a little short on rear wheel travel/suspension but whether or not you'd agree is a matter of style and what you are used to. The Sportster is fast, fairly light weight for a Harley and has a very low seat height. I recently rode the regular 883 and liked it ~ V

Demonio Pellegrino said...

Hi Vaughan, I am going to testride it today...I will let you know.

good luck with your tour of Tuscany! i come from there...so let me know if you need info.

i recently moved to the US...i should change the header...

Vaughan said...

Yes Demonio, I would like to get some info from you. Do you know the Villa Impruneta? check out my blog for my email address, we can communicate. Thanks.

V

Demonio Pellegrino said...

I know it very well...email on its way...

Jay said...

The new sportsters have an even less travel than the old ones. I aboult 210 lbs. and I can bottom out the sus. I'd ask the dealer about upgrade options. That being said, Harley has an extreamly well put together product. The new rubber-mounted engines are like butter. If you're new to HD, don't let the idle vibes fool you, they disapate as soon as you let out the clutch.

BTW, have you seen the new Bonnevilles? I want one in a bad way!

-MotoGuzzi V11 sport

Demonio Pellegrino said...

Hi there, thanks for the comments Jay. I do like the Bonneville, but now that I am in the US now...and want to go the US way!

Crash said...

If you are riding the Mana 850 now, you simply will NOT be satisfied with the H-D 883. I've ridden the baby Sportster and performance-wise it is about comparable to a 250cc Italian scooter or used 250 Ninja. I'm not kidding. These bikes are slow and stiff and uncomfortable. Unless you just HAVE to have the 883, I recommend you move up to at least the 1200 cc H-D or the 1000 cc Buell. Heck, the H-D Street Glide is a much better bike, makes a great commuter should work fine, even in crowded Belgian cities.

Demonio Pellegrino said...

Hi Crash, I now live in Illinois, in Chicago. I sold my Mana, because I moved here and couldn't stand all its problems. the 1200 nighster is also an option indeed.

Jay said...

Welcome to the Midwest! I highly recommend taking a trip up to Milwaukee to see the new HD museum. Also, the Rocker Box bike show is another must see.

Jay, in St Paul

Demonio Pellegrino said...

Hi Jay, I already went! It is fantastic what they have done in that location: truly amazing.

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