IRON 1200 Test Ride! - 2018 Harley-Davidson Sportster
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- Test ride on the new 2018 Harley-Davidson Iron 1200 Sportster!
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Met up with A-a-ron up at Orlando Harley, and we sorted out some test rides. First up? The new 2018 Iron 1200! Next up? The 2018 48 Special!
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Just went to the Roughneck Harley Davidson store in longview texas. Spoke with Jacob (helluva guy) and just got this 2020 iron xl1200ns as my first bike!
Blockhead I'm buying a 883 for my sons 1st bike, because u spoke so highly of them...
I want my first bike... is thid a bad idea
Dont think ill get it anytime soon but this bike is beautiful
Dude I just found this channel a few days ago and I'm a soon to be first time rider. Your videos are seriously the most helpful I've found and I love that you're from Orlando cause so was I (in Ohio now)! Thank you a ton for all the content, all of your beginner videos and how-to's are helping a ton. Can't wait to enjoy more of you and your girl's content! ♥
As with every Harley video I dig the look and the sound but then I notice the rider scraping on an incredibly mild turn and I wish HD would make something with more clearance/lean angle.
Took delivery of the Iron 1200 today. Traded a 2015 Bonnie for it. First Harley for me. Absolutely love the riding position on this bike , so comfortable. Power delivery is beautiful. Rode back on the Motorway and ample power for motorway cruising. Suspension is OK. The braking on the bonnie was better but that may just take getting used to.
Very cool, congrats!
I have a 2021 XL Iron 1200. I am having the tank modified to hold 5 gals. I am working on some other upgrades and I am going to ride from Dallas TX to Sturgis SD in 2022, 1075 miles.
One of my mods is putting front and back cameras on the bike and recording that trip. I have done multiple 75 mile one way trips on the bike going from Dallas to Choctaw Casino daily do to work.
Longest trip was a weekend trip to LA. 201 miles one way. No issues with cramping, or being uncomfortable. Bike worked well at speeds of 60 to 90 mph.
The 3.2 gallon tank was an issue that is why I am have the tank worked on to get up to 5 gals.
you were barely leaning though @4:50
Definitely needs an aftermarket exhaust, preferably a chrome staggered dual setup. It should sound like a Harley, and it needs some chrome to offset all that black.
Honestly didn't think I would like these based on the original photos, but after looking at them a bit more they definitely bring something to the sportster lineup that I want to see more of.
This is my first bike. I bought it used at cowboys here in San Antonio. I'm the third owner, but I absolutely love my bike. It didn't have the mini apes but I put outlaw z bars and it feels amazing.
This is the bike I am getting once I pass my full test which is end of May.
Good luck on the test! And you will love the evo 1200! When I bought my bike, they haven't the iron 1200, so I took the roadster 1200
It's a excellent choice
Did you end up getting the bike? If so how is it? @Kenny
Kenny What bike did you use to pass the test though?
Great review of the 1200 Iron! I'm glad HD finally came around and made the 1200 Iron, great job HD!
Saw this bike with white wall tires on wire rims and sissy bar. My my i fell in love !! Got my classes set up for my license and right after im getting a sportster! Hope the one i took a picture of and had gotten quoted on is still there when the time comes
Love the new 1200 can’t wait to test ride seriously think of trading my street bob for one I’ve always had a sportster and now miss it so bad thanks for test ride video very helpful
If only they did the 1200 in Black Denim or Industrial Grey... I'm getting the Iron 1200 but getting the XL1200C tank.
Whaaaat the new iron!? Sweet! I like the intro bro, something a little different 👍🏽
I just caught a great deal on a 2013 iron 883. Man, I really have fallen in love with the irons! Whether it's an 883 like mine, or a 2018/2019 like my buddy has....they're just so natural feeling.
I own one of these and I love it. I'm currently making it a clubish style. The fairing helps on my commute on the highway.
You have a pic of it?
If you want more power its cheap to put in a set of Andrews ev23 camms and it makes a huge difference in power straight threw the rpm range, i did it to my 04 1200 xl custom and i am still very happy snd ive had some big bikes
I had a Sporty w/ buckhorn bars and one w/ drag bars. Buckhorn 4 the WIN!
This will likely be my first motorcycle within the next month or two.. I have to go test drive them. Very helpful review. Keep it up!
Did you got yours?
love the irons. wanted one. but once i saw that they scrape at 1/3 the angle of my street rod. I think ill wait for the street fighter. I love Harley but damn. scraping on a mediocre turn should be unacceptable.
That’s a pretty mediocre complaint man
Jordan Kelly I disagree. He was hardly even leaning when he scraped!
Just traded my 2016 48 for a 2018 107 street bob. Kinda miss that old school look but not complaining.
How are you digging the counter balanced engine?
why did you trade?
Eh the new street bob still has an old school look... i just got a new 2017 street bob last month... def a big improvement over my old nightster
I loved my 48 but wanted something with more power yet still having a classic look. New Milwaukee 8 is super smooth rides more like a sports bike with the mono shock. I do wish it vibrated a bit more but on long rides it gets tiring. Overall I love the new soft tails.
I traded the Iron for the same exact bike. hi five* B)
My first Harley! 2019 in Twisted Cherry! Fun bike!
Planning on trading my 883 for this Friday.
Having owned many sports and dynas,the sport is my favorite bike.Lets face it no matter what brand you buy,aftermarket is necessary.Never owned an 883 but they are far less powerful than the 1200,due to much smaller valves and displacement.Good video man.
Cool to see one outside the HD media release. Thanks for the test ride. New pipes would make a little sound difference lol.
scott rubie Bassani would be awesome
Walktheline I had a Bassani on my XG500 and although the exhaust note was cool the look was not so much. The V&H short shot staggered in ceramic black would look pretty cool. Or left field the Python throwback they are wrapped with a chrome tip. They look cool but not idea the note. I guess the school is out till we all get our hands on one and do our own thing. Happy days as usual.
scott rubie I will never buy a Vance and Hines product again as their own customer service rep stated they build exhausts for aesthetics and sound, not performance.
Walktheline didn't know that thanks for the share man. Well worth knowing. Maybe a Bassani pro street. Nothing in chrome. Needs to be black. Powdercoating after the fact is a pain in the arse.
scott rubie I ordered a chrome road rage and bought the chrome heat shields. Stripped headers had them ceramic coated, installed chrome heat shields looked badass.
Like the looks of 883 iron they should have done a 1200 engine option
Agree Big time
Just do an engine swap :)
Love the 1200 but hate the blue stripes
I hate them at 1st but now it kinda grown on me. To the point I'm considering skipping the 883 to 1200 right away.
Phat Ballz same!
Just keep the bike ALL black in color! I would! Black is my favorite color!
@@ChrisJBlack972 Same here
@@ChrisJBlack972 I mean I like blue too but I prefer it to be darker
I just got my Iron 1200 from the New port Richey dealership here in Florida and I traded in my iron 883 and I like the power.
Yo Blockhead I test rode one today and they sold me on it. Didn’t think I would like the fairing but it actually helped with the wind. It will definitely get up and go without much effort.
I'm on my 1st hd bike after many bikes metrics and German BMW's
I finally saw the light with hd they are wonderful I will nvr own another brand. They really do bring true lasting happiness. Give them a try guys, u gotta own one to understand I guess.
See, I prefer the chunkier front end and the fork on the 48 special, but that tank is just so tiny. Not that I'm in any position to purchase right now, but a guy gotta stare!
Yeah I hoped that they could put that front fork on the iron as well. The 48 is too tiny for me cause of the smaller wheels.
My thoughts exactly. Any way you could put on a fatter tire on these Iron 1200’s?
My 72 got totalled. Thinking of replacing her with the new 1200 iron. The 3.3 peanut tank Is a plus, the mid controls are a minus. I love the mini apes.
Hmmm love the 883 but now I’m torn.. I mean I’m talking as if I’m getting one but the harder part is trying to convince the misses! 😩
22ddavyd Good luck!
Hunter McDow thanks I’ll need it lol
Go 1200. Better resale, better highway power.
Tell us how you did it, if she lets you get one, trying to convince mine of the same, I've got a Bandit 1200, but bikes are like chips, you can't have just one.
Stan Senter I’ll be sure to suggest some pointers if it ever works out for me. 👍🏼
I just bought my 883 exactly a week before they revealed the 1200 pretty bummed out about it
pfloyd f trade it in brother
Rode the Iron 883 today. Enjoyed it but being taller. It wasn't that comfortable.
Noice looking bike, needs a 4.5-5 gallon tank. Some legs is a good thing, last all week, or a nice weekend trip without stopping to fillup every 120 miles.
Harley bring this 3 months after I jump to my 14 iron 883 ....grrrrrr good videos BH . Keep em coming
Test rode the Triumph Speedmaster and T120, both 1200's..they both get super warm, and that fan kicks on and it's a knee scorcher!!! I live in AZ, so could you find a way to discuss the possible deal breaker of excessive heat. Picture 105 degrees, sun on you like stink on $πit and you get caught up in rush hour..no lane splitting allowed. Just an aspect I see a lot of reviewers overlook.
Amf decal= really beautiful decal
Dark days indeed
But damn it looked good
I have a slim now.... I regret upgrading from my 48.... I think I’m more a fan of the sporties than the big bikes.
Amazing video man, I was really curious about this bike glad you did this! I feel like this is a no brainer for anyone in the market for a sportster, especially if it's so close in price to the og iron. They definitely did a great job with this, best release they've had in a while. In addition to my dyna I also ride an 1988 883, curious to test ride one of these new ones myself and see the difference. I also didn't know about that one year trade in deal, that's pretty sweet! Good stuff man ride safe out there! 🗽⚡️
13:08 I actually liked the strip of chrome a bit better. I liked those sportsers because I felt they kept just enough chrome to make the engine stand out while still having the cool blacked out look. But with it entirely blacked out, the engine doesn't visually pop as much for me.
I've got a 19 iron and some others.....Zuki, and my latest Kaw have the trigger pull passing lights, thought this is greatest thing.......now I've got to check out this press and hold down for passing lights on my 19 iron and my other 3 Harleys...........flashing headlight is a good thing, but I'll have to use it several times to burn it into my brain
I wondered about stock seat, mine has saddlemen stepup and it sucks on a sportster....I've had saddlemen seats that are great, but not this one a sportster.....I'm 5'10.5"
I think trying to ride on the back of the seat isn't so much your height but being use to forward controls and trying to stretch out a bit more.......I've got 1 with forward controls (WideGlide).....the Kaw controls are straight down, the Vrod and XR are behind straight down.....Iron is like the 90's Zuki Intruder, halfway between straight down and forward, it will take some getting use to, highway pegs would be real handy
The 2019 1200 Iron has been the fastest for me to determine what I need to do to it
Thanks guys! I'm taking the 1200 Sporty out for a test ride myself on Thursday, its used but only 988 miles. I trying to pick between the 1200 Iron and the 48 Special... I like the forward controls on the 48 but love the look of the 1200. Thanks again for all the info.
0:00 I like the new intake on the Low Rider S.
Not typically a Harley guy but this thing does it for me hard. I love the AMF era paint.
You are the first iron 1200 I’ve seen. Thank you. I’ve been looking to buy an iron and i finally found THE one.
Thanks again !
Glad to help! :)
I know it´s a dark time but I loved so much the color. Also, I feel like this is the farewell edition to the sportster as we know it. I bet we will se a new frame as we did on the softail line within the next year.
I envy you tall guys for being able to comfortably sit on your bike without having to tip toe
Just bought this bike - same color scheme and all. Can't wait to get on it. :)
Just bought mine Friday. I wish they had put a gas gauge on it instead of a clock and you can't keep up with your trip miles and the gear position at the same time. Getting about 50 mpg right now. Looking to get a tuner. Already ordered a seat and tilted the apes more forward so I wont be sitting directly on my tail bone. Shocks a little stiff right now. I'm sure they will soften up a little more with use. I've got them set at the top dot since I'm only 165 lbs. Oh I already removed the bikini faring. Didn't like the look.
I think the release of this bike is kinda bitter sweet for my own reasons. The setup on this looks a lot like my 2012 883 that I bought last year, with the mini-apes and the wind screen. Which obviously, I'm all about since it's what I have. That 1200cc motor though has me a bit jealous since it comes stock on the Iron platform, but since I bought mine used, and at a great price, in the end upgrading with the 1200 kit is going to be the cheaper alternative for me. Had I of waited till this year to buy a bike, I probably would have bought this one. Love your channel man!!!
Amf is still part of HD history. They captured the 70s and early 80s well. I've got AMF ** as my licence plate in Australia even though it's a 2012 dyna. Tbh they're standard plates. I had the choice of 3 and amf made sense. But still, I dig the era and bikes. They're good bikes Once you pull them down and re machine everything 🤣🤣🤣.
I'd buy this, but not a big fan of those handlebars. I wanna buy a 48 but my dad already has one. The 883 is kinda slow but I'm sure a 1200 kit should do it
I'm having trouble choosing between a Roadster 1200 or an Iron 1200, this will be my first bike and daily rider, which style would serve better as a daily rider?
I love that old school color combo
Love the look of these. Definitely want
Probably why they discontinued the 72 essentially the same bike just different rims and less chrome and a “windshield”
I love my street glide, but even though I just bout the Street Glide it may be time it has a new brother in the garage. I'm loving that Iron
Nick Black I’m up to 3 bikes in my garage now. Nothings wrong with giving your Street Glide some company.
ejakeway I don't disagree, were putting an addition and 2 car garage on our home. I have a feeling come spring there will be another addition to the garage 🏍
My Street Glide just got another little brother Friday. A 1200 Iron.
I been trying to decide between the 883 or the 1200 and I think ima go with the 1200 but I like the bars personally that come on the 883 probably cause im a shorter guy and have short arms
Do ya think with a forward controls kit would make the issue you mentioned about the seat...feeling like you're sitting on the back edge...would minimize this? Also....the Twisted Cherry color is pretty sick!!
First off I love Your channel . I really like that you have got MS.Blockhead into it !
I have a 2005 1200C that I bought new , still carb. It sat unriden do to work -wife until last year 2018. I took it down to my local shop and had the carb replaced ,Screaming Eagle intake and V&H shortshots. The carb was jetted for over 7000 ft in the rockies were I spend most of my time now .
Drag specialties happend to be there and dynoed it with 95 hp rear wheel @ 6200 Rpm !
OH and New tires brakes and 5000 mile service w/all Amsoil . 3200 miles on bike know!
Keep the vids coming !
Also renewed my HOG membership!
Being single @ 44 SUCKS !
Hey man just wanted to say that your videos are awesome and very helpful in helping me on choosing motorcycle. Thank you for what you do man.
Yo Block, if you didn't get that 48 would you have picked one of these new Sportsters? If so, which one and why?
Nah, I got the 2010 48 we bought used, low mileage and awesome condition in a private sale for cheap. Lots of great deals you can find on used Sportsters out there.
If I had to pick one of these? I'd probably go with the Iron 1200 and throw forward controls on it. Just felt a little better, slightly more nimble b/c of the skinnier front tire, and I like the blacked out look to it.
I have one, put shortshots and Intake with full led conversion. I like it. It’s nice
Many stop signs were blown in this video
High body count, for sure!
I’m so glad I ran into your channel. I don’t own a bike (yet) but your videos are just so entertaining. Well done brother 👍🏽
love the look. Plan on keeping my 100 year anniversary sportster and getting something like this aw well. LOVE Sportsters!! I only ride around the city.
@legend of Awww Sheet ! nope. Life happened. Moved to a place with mountains. Now looking at something for longer trips. Still have my Sportster and it really struggles on the inclines!!
Yesterday I saw the iron 1200 in the local shop, but the swingarm is so tiny, riding position is for me 176 cm excellent.
I just picked up my 2018 xl Iron NS
Hadent heard of the trade in within a year before. But im satisfied with my 2016 roadster bought sept 2016
Bought the iron 1200 for my commuter n love it. Stage 1 kit tall sissy bar. Shes fun
Before this even starts I need to say I'm very excited
Not typically a Harley fan but that is a great looking bike.
I got to sit on one at the IMS motorcycle show in Washington DC a few weeks ago, 48 special was there also. Both are awesome bikes.
Wish they had kept the same tank design as the 883 :( I think the orange design Aaron was riding is pretty rad though. Blue is not the one
any one who ever owned one of those AMF 250 singles is not gonna appreciate that new nostalgic colour scheme bro trust me that shit was only any good for picking the pins up and returning your balls 🤣🤣🤣
Just bought a used one in white today. Picking it up tomorrow 👍🏻
No waayyy, i was steady checking to see when you'd finally upload this!
Digging the drone footage, BLOCKHEAD. I was in a drone phase for a while, but just reverted back to slinging the DSLR with me everywhere. Thanks for the review. Oh, and thank you for the sticker. It is hanging in my garage/lab.
Had the DSLR in the pack as well but was pressed for time, dealer was closing down. Drone night shots are always cool! Glad you're putting the sticker to good use ;)
Perfect review. I had all the same thoughts. I love my iron. Wouldn't change a thing
Could a 5'3- 5'4 short guy sit on it and feel comfortable 🤔
Yes. My wife is 5’ 1” and she can ride it. I have the 2020 Iron 1200.
This one has a real nice profile.
The mini apes really make it a comfortable bike.
Those bars don't give with that wind screen. Maybe some super bike bars would fit the lines better. Or take off the wind screen.
About time you mentioned me! Nice intro buddy
First I thought maybe they were trying to force people to sit in the seat correctly.......
but then I noticed it is mid controls........probably why you feel scrunched up.....I'm used to 883/1200 customs and wide glide, all forward controls
For those thinking it needs another gear.........yes if you shift into 5th at 50mph yoou will always feel as there should be another gear......or 2
If you run up to cruising speed in 4th, then shift into 5th, you will never feel like it needs another gear
if if if they put a tach on it then you'd know for sure
I run my wide glide up to cruising speed in 4th then shift to 5th.....then remember there is a 6th
That is not as good looking as the 883 iron......handlebars, hate the look, my wide glide has mini-apes....I think about changing them but then I go for a ride and they're perfect
Just bought a 2020 1200 yesterday. Very excited about it
What do you think?
I was thinking about moving from the Harley street 500 to an iron 1200 thoughts ?
My dad traded in his HD 2017 in for an Indian scout motorcycle 2018 very nice but the sound isn't as loud in my opinion
Wish the paint stayed the black with eagle logo. Thanks for the video Block. I look forward to these....
I am trying to find what is the wheel travel for the back suspension... For instance, the Indian Scout Bobber only has two inches....
I recognize that dealership since I drive by it everyday! Going by to check out an Iron 883 today!
I dont like the stripes on the iron 1200, its possible to change the tank design? Thanks
Love the look of the iron
sweet bike, last year in 2019 I had a 2019 Indian scout bobber
are they not making the Roadster? whats the difference in the Roadsters to the Iron 1200? The Roadster is a 1200 with the 3.3 gallon tank. what am I getting in the new 1200 to the Iron. Which I think the Iron looks better and I can upgrade the the iron 883 to a 1200. So what am i getting in this new bike.
Just saw this bike. I love it. Thanks brother. God bless you.
that stock exhaust making me gag so bad LOL