2020 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Sportster VS Street Bob & Softail Standard
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- A deep dive into the differences between the Harley-Davidson Iron 883 and the Street Bob & Softail Standard. If you're considering both of these models and don't know which would be best for you then the answers to your questions are here. Matt Laidlaw and Nick Culver go into detail on the main differences of the bikes and the things you should ask yourself when choosing between these three models. A lot of riders blindly choose the Iron 883 when maybe they aren't considering all the factors.
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Hey Guys I made a mistake! The Iron 883 has a 3.3 Gallon fuel tank and the Street bob has a 3.5. NOT A GALLON MORE!
Crazy but cool tank on the Street Bob: I’ve heard (in sales) two people say it looks like a Honda-Gas Tank. I never thought about the similarity but oh well.
we all make mistakes MATT, every freaking day, so don't sweat the small stuff, no woman ever did, did she?
I dont know of any other dealership that puts this much effort into matching bikes to riding style, budget, experience etc. You guys are ticking all the boxes. Nice one!
Thank you! We are always trying to up our game
Dealer here wanted to push me into a bigger bike even though I haven’t ridden in 15 years and haven’t gotten my endorsement back. Taking the Harley course next week. They encouraged me to buy and ride it home and not to worry about the details like a license.
@@MattLaidlaw totally obvious, even to the BLIND
@@chrissmith7669 And so it goes.......
@@clintwoodruff1187 now ridden Bob 2 years and enjoyed the heck out of it. I now have Bob and a Sportster hugger as well that was passed down. Looking back I was more than well served by Bob. now that I have the Sportster I’m seriously thinking of upgrading from Bob to an ST for highway miles.
I've never owned a motorcycle b4. I bought a 2020 street bob in july. My friends got 883s. They all will be upgrading soon. I'm extremely happy I jumped over a sportster and went street bob
Bought my second bike, and first Harley today! graduated from a Honda rebel 500, to a brand spanking new 2020 softail standard with ABS. all i can say is just WOW! Finally know what it feels like to be a harley owner, and friggin LOVE IT!
Haha Same. 2 Years 500 Rebel (Fkng great bike!) And now the standard.
Cant wait to receive her 😍
@@nikovitch4025 congratulations! Hold on tight. This bike ain’t no joke. Lol
@@MadMexism Haha I will. It will be a huge difference between those bikes.
Ride safe
You will immidiatly notice a difference in POWER
1 year later on my Iron and I'm currently looking into a street bob or if my finances allow, the low rider S. I will say it is easy to outgrow the Iron quick if power is a concern. But if you don't mind power, the sportster culture is awesome!
Up grade 1275 from hammer
Yeah I'm in the market been riding my sportie for three years time to upgrade
I’m thinking about a stage 2 or 3 upgrade to Bob once I’m comfortable riding again. Lots more “umpf “ down low.
@@louisgunn8471 Yeah, that’s what I’m going to do with my Iron. Power issues are no problem to solve.
Buy a ducati s diavel or a vmaxx. All the power you'll ever want.
This is the best dealership period. Ownership and staff are so informative about everything. If you want to ride then, this is the place to purchase and feel at home.
The transparency with this dealership is unreal and greatly appreciated, I've been wanting to do this since 2005 and didn't really know Harleys all that well and then I found you channel. I wish I could wait to buy my first Harley from you guys but this itch has got to scratched soon but when I move back to Cali I'm definitely getting my second bike from Laidlaw Harley Davidson! Thanks for all you guys do!
I love these types of videos man
Thanks brother
Great video guys, excellent points, went from a Street to a Road King Special. Best decision ever to move straight to the bike I needed/wanted for my riding. Thankfully I didn’t listen to people who said it was too big a change 😎
The sunset driving video is so touching. Very Great!
Matt, you and your crew ALWAYS hit the nails with all your videos. You got me into a Street Glide Special (2017) and now my wife will be getting an Iron 883. Too bad your dealer is too gar away for us to make business with you. Still, I watch and learn with every single video you have put out. Cheers my friend and hope to cross paths with you and your crew on the road!
I was stuck between the iron and fat bob. But at the end of the day I live on a small island with a 40mph speed limit. Anything bigger then a Sportster just sits in a garage and only comes out on weekends/trips to the main land. Sportster all day everyday.
Love these videos! Being a 2020 Street Glide owner, you can’t go wrong with either Softail bikes.
Always a fan. Love my Iron 883
@A1 Savage and one day you might like girls
Hands down the best video explaining the differences between two bikes out of 100 videos I've seen. Thank you!
This is very helpful for people trying to decide what to get for their first Harley. My opinion if your planning to do any significant highway riding always go to the big twin. Sporties are great bar hoppers but not great for longer rides.
Great video. Thanks and let’s hope H-D never discontinues the Sporty: It has a very important place in the ever changing line of motorcycles. Agreed: Test Ride before you buy.
Discontinued in Europe.
@@artzlopez ohh no. Not a good sign...
Hey Matt. Loved the new video you and Nick posted. I bought my 2020 Iron 883 from my local HD deal in great Des Moines area and it was based on a few of the vids you had posted in the past. I am a new rider(after a 30 year break from little Suzuki back in day). I love the Iron for what you and Nick both said. Great for newer riders who want to have a bike to control and I do not plan on doing a ton of highway miles. The 80% non highway and 20% highway is a great ratio to make the decision towards the Sporty. PLUS, it is a bad ass looking bike and love the history of the EVO engine and the sound it makes. It is just a blast to get on and ride!!!
Keep up the great work and appreciate the honest reviews and opinions you guys share!!!!
This is the best overview I have heard to date.
Thank you !
Ride a 16 Road Glide Special. Every once in awhile I like to take my wife’s sporty for a spin. I look like a gorilla on a bike but it still gives me a smile.
I’m right there with you man. I enjoy riding them but don’t fit very well
Another great video. Facts. And solid perspectives. Gained from experience. Which will help riders. Thank you.
Recently found your channel and wow, great content!
I had a 48 and traded it for an M8 heritage! I ended up buying the sporty back after six months!! Still love it
Why
I love riding and having three motorcycles gives me options!
That's interesting. Goes to show it's all about what you like and the type of riding YOU like. There is no 100% formula to match people with a bike
Why are you not talking about the iron 1200 vs the softail? If I’m considering a 9k bike I’m not going to go for something 6k more expensive? This video just confuses me.
Ya, the point of the video should have been for those borderline customers.
Totally agree, the 1200 would have made way more sense to compare
Yeah. The fact that they get this question so much hints at Harley's current target market. They think harley is cool. To their eyes these bikes look similar and for them the money is not a problem.
All the points we made about the Iron 883 are also applicable to the Iron 1200. The Iron 1200 is a little more powerful with different bars and cosmetic stuff. The points we hit can be applied to the 1200 as well. You're right though, Maybe we should have specifically used the Iron 1200
I think it actually made perfect sense seeing as it was a comparison of entry bikes. You could argue they should have compared the 1200 to a more expensive softail, but realize the 1200 vs 883 really doesn’t have much difference in use. I think it would be harder to justify the 1200 over the Street Bob/Standard because of the closer price proximity. They got down to brass tax. You want to ride but can’t afford a touring model or similarly priced Softail, so you consider the more affordable option. You aren’t necessarily touring cross country, so then the sportster starts to make sense.
Basically, this video was for me, not necessarily everyone. I’ve ridden and owned a sport bike, a 1200 Sportster, a FLD, and a FLHTK. It’s been a few years since I’ve had a bike, but some day I’m getting back on two wheels. My Dyna was my favorite, the Limited the most capable, the 1200 the most classic, and my Buell... well, if you rode one, you know. I don’t think I ever want as expensive a bike as the Limited, but my crotch rocket days are long passed. I’m a bigger guy that misses riding, but a husband and father who isn’t going too far from his loved ones. So either of these bikes could be in my consideration, but I want my next bike to be the one I keep for as long as I can.
Thanks Matt & Crew for making your awesome videos. Seeing California’s highways reminds me of my last trip to the west coast for this Florida boy. You guys are the best.
I'm a year late to this but this is THE best bike review video I have ever seen. Great job!
Another excellent video Matt, some of the best shop vids going. The one Sportster that was missing out of this and is one of the best, if not the best, is the Roadster. We took a brand new one in 2017 and turned it into a canyon shredder without much effort and a few very well picked parts.
True. Yes that is the king of sportsters when you look at performance. The scope of this video was just focuses on the iron though because of its popularity
Great discussion of the different models.... 👍
Love your content! What about the Softtail Slim vs the Iron? Im a new rider and cannot decide. Thank you for your time.
Nice vid, just bought a st std, love it. I’m 6’1”200#, only thing I might change is the forward controls.
Enjoy the bike man. That's a solid choice.
I came from an Iron883 to the Street Bob. These bikes are not even comparable. I love the rawness of the sporty, but it was way too small for me, I only had that phase because of financial reasons. But of course on the long run the trade-in cost more than buying the right bike from the beginning. So my advice is, if you’re not a short guy, go for the Softail.
Yea, the softail is a better all around bike for sure.
Awesome comparison video! 🤙🏽 Wish I had an awesome Harley dealership like you guys around my area.
I love my '17 Road King, but I miss my '97 Sporty. There are times when I get the itch to let the bagger go and get a Sporty. You are correct about their unique feels.
Keep the RK and get a sportster to hoon about on......gotta have two!
Thanks Matt as always great videos!🔥
Appreciate it!
As a current sporty owner, I agree. I will eventually upgrade (low rider s or maybe road king special) but I love my sporty and absolutely don't regret getting it.
Right on. Enjoy
After 2 years on Iron 1200 sporty I picked up a softail standard and I couldn't be happier I ride longer and faster now!
Definitely. Glad you moved up. Sounds like you needed to.
Same bro same, first time riding my softail standard i couldn't stop smiling and laughing
Hi Matt, another of your very professional videos. I think the most valid comment was Nick’s when he referred to “a sweet spot.” The Softail has that wonderful laziness while the Sportster is frenetic. To cut to the point you are a wonderful ambassador for Harley and on the strength of it I’ve just bought a Softail Standard from my local dealer in Norfolk, England - he owes you the commission! There is nothing quite like a Harley. As soon as I went for a test ride I was there with Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda (shows my age). I shall continue to subscribe to your channel and hopefully make it out to SoCal. Best Wishes
A proper video.. maybe the most informative one in the internet.. thanks a lot.. m going with the 883 2022 model.. once again thank you all the way from india❤️❤️ 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
Always been a massive Street Bob fanboy, became a Sportster fan also after getting a ride on a 48 🤙
This was a really helpful video. Thanks!
Nice video. Made me realise why I love my Sportster 1200, I do about 1% Highway riding in England. 80%, think I'd give it up.
I hear the Sportsters rule the road in England. Not enough highway riding for the bigger bikes. Enjoy my friend. Thanks for the comment
I just got a standard and I was choosing between the street bob and standard . honestly I’m over every bike that’s been coming out in all black I honestly like the standard better because it has all the chrome and honestly no regrets I’m really enjoying the bike .
I just got my first bike about two weeks ago and decided to go with the street bob. Absolutely love it and very glad I decided to go with it instead of the iron 1200.
Was going to get my first bike and wanted to go with streetbob ,how has the bike been?
@@Pipes61874 15000 miles later I still love my bike. I've done a lot to it to make it exactly what I want.
Cool vid. I tried them all plus low rider S but finally bought 2017 Dyna Fat Bob.....
Well done, good comparison.
Very helpful video! Thank you!
The best Harley starter video I've ever seen!
I was happy as could be with my 2003 Road King, till my son in-law bought a used 2018 Street Bob, wow, I just loved the new technology, mono-shock suspension, Milwaukee 8 engine and the power to weight ratio these bikes have. I mostly ride the mountains of Utah, Brighton, Snowbird and other canyons nearby. But I’m kind of old school and prefer Chrome over blacked out bikes.
So while eating brunch for Mother’s Day, at my son in-laws house he tells me about Harley coming out with a mid year model called the Softail Standard, during the conversation I was able to convince my wife that it would be nice to have another Harley, to my amazement she was on board. So May 11 (The next day) I went to Harley Davidson of Salt Lake and rode home the new 2020 Softail Standard, wow, it’s everything I thought it would be and more, best purchase ever and no regrets at all, the only sad thing is I don’t ride the Road King anymore, so it just sits in the garage with the Standard looking good. It’s kinda nice having a spare bike to share with friends & family that ride, but all I want to ride is the Standard. I guess the other sad thing is I just put the bikes in my garage for winter till spring. We don’t get to ride year round here like when I lived in So Cal, but you know I can’t wait for our February Thaw, great vid, Thanks for all the vids you make, love watching them!
You would ride in summer. In So.Cal. when it's well over 100 degrees. ? I live in So.Cal. and I only ride in the winter. But that's just me. I don't speak for anyone else.
Yep, if I needed to get somewhere I road, I remember many trips to the beach, going to work, great times, this was in the 1970s before helmet laws in California, probably not the smartest thing to ride without one back then, but when your young you sometime think your invincible? Funny thing is here in Utah we have no helmet laws, but I always ware one.
But I still cringe when I see folks riding Harley’s with flip flops & shorts.
I love my iron 1200 with forward controls. Very comfortable and a tremendous riding position. The forward controls were easy to install and I swapped out the seat for a sundowner.
I drove the Sportster over 400 miles when I picked it up and rode on the interstate highways. No way did I need 6th gear. Didn’t miss it at all.
I have a street bob, love it. But I miss my sportster so much.
Interesting! Why you miss it?
@@josemanuel2244 it is better for downtown useage I think
I love the street bob but got a softail standard bc I loved that old school look it had! I just wish the standard had more options to customize! Also wish CA wasn’t such a pain the ass with exhaust bc I feel so limited with customizing mine now! Anyways I love my standard it’s my first bike and glad I got that over the sportster just due to my plans in the future of long rides like four corners and Mexico
Really like this deep Dive. How about a sport vs street glide? There seems to be a bit of crossover there. Maybe add in the Electra Glide Standard.
I just got an Iron 883 in September. This is my first motorcycle . I plan on trading it in a year or less for a softail slim or deluxe. I chose the iron as my “gain riding experience” bike. It’s a great bike. I really like it. 🤙
Perfect man. That’s the route a lot of riders take. Irons have great resell value too.
in my russian province the softail standard is very popular, i am the owner of hd softail standard, i love this motorcycle. You have a very informative and entertaining channel, thank you.
This was very helpful. Thank you.
Great review!
Very excellent video, I wish I could've seen more of the Softail Standard, but still a great video with excellent points. The Iron 883 just kills with its looks. But the Softail Standard kills with looks and everything else for me. I do like the polish and chrome instead of overly blacked out look. Only issue with Softail Standard: why not have a Fat Bob tank?!
It would be nice if HD would offer the option of a larger gas tank. For me more range increases the fun of riding.
Great video. I picked up my first bike a few months ago. I was torn between the 883 and the softail slim. Everyone was telling me my first bike should be the 883 because I was new but I didn't want to end up needing to trade up in 6 months so I went with the 2020 slim. Im super happy I did now. Now that I've gotten comfortable on the slim I can already see that I would be unhappy with the 883.
I stuck Ohlins rear suspension on my Iron 1200 and it totally changed the ride for the better. The bike sits higher, has more travel, and just soaks up bumps much better than the stock shocks. I honestly didn't really think the change would be as big as it was; it feels sportier. I love my Iron 1200 and don't want want to move up to a bigger ride. It helps that basically all my riding is done on twisty back country roads. Heck, I'm still running the stock exhaust.
I did exactly what you said in the beginning of the video and traded out of a sportster. Should have just started on the standard or street bob and I would probably have a bit more money in my pocket now too. That being said LRS has been great and I don’t miss the roadster 1200 at all.
A lot of people do that because they take the “safe” option which is perfectly fine. Glad you’re on the LRS now 👍🏼
Happened to me in 2020! Bought an 883, a month later got the street bob, and now I'm on Heritage 114
softails is the way to go but are the screaming eagle 1250 kits and or turbo kits the answer for the sporty's
Great video I love your videos pal
Thank you!
I drive to work on the interstate 30 miles in the morning and again 30 miles back home in the afternoon other than that its all in town and two lane high ways and downtown city streets. I sold my deluxe simply because it was just too big for my style so im guessing the 883 would be better. still thinking though
Another great review.
I appreciate that
Huge fan of BOTH of these bikes. I hope the Standard stays the same a bit longer. Probably late 2022 when I am ready.
We all need 3 Harleys.... 1 bagger for the longer trips, a softail for daily riding, a sportster for customizing.... Great video Matt! Keep up the good work. Who else misses Matts videos about the new bikes normally at these times??? #jochenzeitzoutofharleydavidson with these crap e-bikes like the Serial1
My first bike was a 2013 iron 883, candy orange, I loved that bike! Road it for years, I am 5’7 and it was the perfect size for me. I sold it to go see my daughter over seas, years later, a few months ago, I walked into a Harley dealership and walked out with a 2015 dyna street bob. Personally i prefer the street bob over the iron, once again I loved the iron, but I can’t help but feel more ALPHA on the street bob.
Surprisingly objective review. Along with a helluva lotta people I think the Sporster is the best motorcycle ever made For whatever reason it makes me think of an originally messenger-type of motorcycle hot rodded into a faster/louder home run. Its great for city street, country road cruising but definitely not a highway 80+mph commuter. Although a properly modded 883 will smoke a BT light to light in traffic.
Gear it up a little, Mark, and it'll lay there on 80 mph ALL DAY LONG, and beg for more !
These videos are always well done. It’s beyond me why other dealer franchises don’t do something similar.
Because it's a lot of work.
Thank you for the comment.
Great place to purchase a bike!
Thank you!
Let’s say I drive 3-4 hours to the beach every year which bike would be good for that I’m not only talking about gas comfort how fast etc
Thanks Matt. Just the video I needed to watch. Perfect timing. Was torn between Iron 1200 and Street Bob.
Glad I could help!
Nice , much appreciated
Been waiting a while to see a Standard with taller apes and aftermarket exhaust , could you guys build one please lol
If we build one you will see it here!
Would like to see a updated video, now that the Street Bob is a 114. Would you still recommend it over the Sportster or Softail Standard?
We have a streetbob video coming out soon
Thanks for the info!
Hey Matt, great video. Have a question for you. Wife just passed the MSF, so she’s looking. She is 5’4”. She sat on both a ‘17 Slim and an ‘18 1200 Custom, and was able to flat foot both. Would she have a shot at flat footing the standard or Street Bob?
I'm 5ft 4 and I flat foot the street bob. But it's more to do with the inside leg length.
I wish you guys were here in Oklahoma! You are awesome!
Hi I’m sorry to ask... I’m going from a scooter to a Harley. Which one do you think will be a good transition bike?
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As someone who rode an 883 Sporty for many years, I found your comparison right on the money. Sportster does have a number of limits on it. Besides those described in this video, The read suspension is just lousy. The cost of upgrading it to a quality set of rear shocks is as much as 1 grand. The brakes, particularly the front are inadequate and the need for a 6th gear is tremendous. I do love the potato, potato, potato sound. It is the essence of a Harley Davidson. Since they switched to fuel inject that sound just isn't the same anymore.
Most people do upgrade their bikes in any one of several ways, but with a Sportster, you are going to want to start quickly. I'm barely 5'9" and 160lbs, so the seating height and width is perfect for me. If the rider wants to customize their bike for better sound and performance, as well as cosmetically, Be prepared to spend another 2 grand plus.
I appreciate your perspective as an owner of the iron. Thanks for the comment.
What a great comparison video. There is experience here spewing great knowledge everyone should heed. The video itself is significant in its presentation, as its straight forward approach cannot be missed by even the most novice of riders. BY FAR the best produced video about HARLEY DAVIDSON'S ever!
Matt I am a Harley owner I bought my second one in three years a couple weeks ago but the board of directors and the CEO worry me what are your thoughts
I like the new CEO a lot and I'm not just saying that. I think H-D is gonna come back really strong the next few years.
Considering I am from southern Europe with lots of narrow roads it is just no fun to manoeuvre a Softail through our streets so a 48 is perfect for me.
Just got my 1ST bike, Harley xg750a with the liquid cooling system. It seems like it has plenty of power. It has a 6 speed transmission. To me it seems good. It has the dual rotors & calipers on the front. Had fun with it today. What's your opinion on this particular bike?
It’s a great bike. It sounds like you got the street rod. Better suspension and better braking. Have fun man.
Maybe compare the 1200 iron my stage 2 sweet spot is 75 engine isn’t screaming yeah still 5 speed
Got a sporty 2020 clubbed it out got the 4.5 gal tank almost done just need s&s kit and it should be a street bob killer lol
Softails have always had fwd controls.
Why switch to mids now?
WTF HD ?
I like the mid-controls on my Softail Standard...
cause mids are good @
Mids are badass
Not all of us are 6ft tall and above...
A lot of the softails had floor boards. Plus now we have the "Dyna" models in there now. A lot of guys prefer the mid controls.
That Iron 883 is just fantastic looking
Insurance (full coverage) and DMV for me here in Sacramento is $300.00 a year. That is why I kept the bike after buying my 2021 Street Bob.
Matt, you usually have your Harley facts spot on. But how is a 3.5 vs 3.3 gallon tank a gallon more? When you figure in the lower fuel economy the range on the Street Bob would be less than the Sporty.
I screwed up! Thanks for pointing it out. I'll pin this comment
This is exactly what I wanted to see.
Super useful! Thanks? 🙏🙏🙏
My first bike will be a street bob love that bike so much
Also Matt does your dealership offer a bike wash service? Or do you have anyone in La puente /Baldwin Park area who washes Harleys
Yes, we details bike. Our guy is really good. Schedule it through our service department
Interesting that other motorcycle manufacturers do not offer stage 1-4 kits for their bikes.
My first Harley was a Sportster. From there I went to a big twin and all of the cam chest issues that come with a big twin. This baffles me. When is Harley going to wake up and use the same cam chest design on the big twins as it does on the Sportster?
They can still keep the big primary/ separate transmission thing going on so it doesn't look like a Sportster engine.
The quad cam/straight pushrod design is bulletproof yet they keep redesigning the big twins Cam chest trying to get it right? I don't get it.
Which bike would you recommend for someone who weighs about 280 lbs, height 5’ 10” with no riding experience & has a budget nothing over $10k?
Lol. The Street Bob must be better because my dealer talked me into it over the Sportster. He said not to worry about the extra price because it’s a Harley. Lol. I do love it. Returning to riding after a 15 “pause “ and find Bob to be a very comfortable ride.