Is 1200 Sportster Big enough for a MAN?
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Agree with your take on the 1200C. I have a 1200C and have had a number of 'big' HD twins but love my 'sporty'. Easy to maintain, lot's of power ....
same here! (2006 XL1200C)
I just bought a 2007XL-C love the power/torque it has. Put Mustang single seat on, short shot exhaust and new higher bars. Also out floorboards on it. i absolutely love this Sportster. The 2024 has 120hp though now!!! Maybe one day I’ll have one of those!!!!
If a guy owns it, it's a guy's bike.
If a girl owns it, it's a girl's bike.
That's how ownership works
Oooh is that common sense I spot?
@@arenh2049 yes. I prefer to use the term deductive reasoning
In reality, it's a short person bike. Some guys aren't on the tall side. Genetics. Most women aren't over 6 ft.
What if a native american was gay, had an addisnatchtomy, became transgender for exactly 6 months, became bisexual, had an addadicktomy retransitioned into previous gender for exactly 6 months, all while owning the same motor scooter?
of course. I'm 6'3 lineman. 1200 sportster 1994, cruise, good windshield, plenty of go and 100 mile range with peanut tank. I know older bars look not cool but it's the best cruiser I've ridden in my 25+ years.
my '06 has plenty of power,stock air and exhaust,haven't even Stage One'd it yet; gets 40+ mpg what's not to like?
My Sportster XL1200 Custom is awesome!
Out maneuver car/truck drivers who nearly hit me on the roads, fast & swift, far traveling and more... Sportsters have been around since the 1950s and many men and MC ride the Sportsters still today..
That outfit makes me wonder if your gunna send it bub?
Send it larry
I've been riding my 04 1200C for 44k miles. Still runs like new. For even more power just change your exhaust from the restricted stock.
Sportster's have been a mans bike since 1957....the bike hasn't changed.. Only the people who are scared to be seen on one have ! Sounds like some Sissy's in the closet to me worried about if their man enough...everybody just ride what they want to ride..
I have an ‘08 1200C and love it. It’s different than my Road King, but it’s supposed to be. Fun bike. I’m always looking for excuses to ride her. The only thing I don’t like about her is that it took me so many years to get one.
thank you for your honest no prejudice bike review. it's not overwhelming, I have a 1700cc warrior modded, crazy power. but the Harley does everything right on the 1200, and it is the quickest in the year, it beats 1340s all day. I love it. it was my dads, so I am bias. never guessed id love a harley, I love it for what it is.
Sold my 1700 Warrior and just purchased a 07 sportster 1200 custom. Waiting on it's delivery.. looking forward to riding it.
I have been riding HD big twins for 50+ years. I no longer take long trips and just do not need my heavy Ultra CVO any more and am not ready to give up 2 wheels for a trike so bought a 1200 Roadster. At 70 years old I have discovered how much fun a lighter smaller bike can be. I should have bought one decades ago to go along with my big twins!
6' 240. Sporty 1200 Ann. With a 8" stretch on the front forks and motor and exhaust modded. Great handling, great response, more than enough power and fits me perfectly. Best bike I've ever had and I started on crotch rockets including my old fav a Yammy OWO2 race bike. Lots of power from my Sporty and super comfortable not to mention the drag pipes are soooooo nice to listen too!))))))) Set these up properly and they'll be your all time favorite))))
I just picked up a 2008 xl1200L with 6700 miles for my first bike and I love it. They are great bikes.
I'm a shade under 6 ft, 265 lbs and I love my 2006 1200C!! Have the Stage 1 done and when I give it a twist, I'll be doing 80+ if I don't pay attention.
We're the same size. One hears good things about the Sportster and the 1200 evo engine. Based on what I've read and observed, it's the only HD bike I'd consider owning. I'd prefer belt-drive, though. The current Sporsters are chain-drive, but I'm not in the market right now, anyway.
@@LarryRickenbacker current sportsters are belt drive
Thank you for the correction.
Maybe im blinded by the fact that im on a sportster budget but dyna dreams lol
Same here man. Same here.
the sad reality
We're in the same boat
Hey Caleb, nice video and it's nice to see you doing ride reviews as well. I think if you let us hear the engine on take off and pause your talking for just a moment, it would be awesome. I'm sure im not the only one who wants to hear that 1200cc in action. Other than that, very nice review
I'm 6'2" 200 lbs. I've put 30,000 miles on my HD 2004 1200 Custom Sportster. Not a problem for a man. Not a "chick" bike as some claim. Lots of room with front controls.
You ride what ever you.like doesn't matter 883 1200 sporster street glide as long as your in the wind and enjoying what you love mist important be save have fun
👍❤️
Sportsters are the best motorcycles Harley Davison makes their plenty big enough for men and women young adults and all adults if you have a motorcycle license it’s one of the funnest harley’s Davidson you can ride
Just got a steal on a beautiful 95 883 with only 15 k on it.so much done to it an chromed out it's so beautiful and got plenty of power for me.they have tons of torque and plenty of speed lol.its perfect for me I love it.
I have a Roadking..
I got all old and shit..
Sportster is still my first love.
Nothing but respect.
PERIOD.
Sportsters are men's bikes too!
Yes, for men who squat to pee
@@JohnCook-bx4gv i bet you cant do 50 push ups and you think you are a real man. Power maked by a machine dont make you a real man. I drived machines that did 320 km/h. I bet you cant do that speed. Is a bike for street, like other cruisers. Is not a sport machine.
@@zeto155 😂😂 you put way to much effort into that response
@@JohnCook-bx4gv is not effort, is reality. Deal with that.
@@zeto155TRUMP 2020
You brought up a really good point a lot of people ask why I ride a Harley. Well I'm not as tall as you I'm only 6 ft 2 220 lb but I don't fit well on a sport bike I like to have room to stretch out.
I'd rather ride a 1200 sportster than any other Harley to be completely honest. I've ridden many a Harley over the years and grew up around them since I was literally born and I dunno man there's something about Sportsters and the sportster engine just spools up nicer than the bigger twins in my opinion .
Facts
Harley’s are the only true original Harley air cooled 1200cc people forget that Harley’s in the 70’s were the max 1200cc, that’s why the sportster is an omage to the old days, realistically if you need anything bigger than 1200cc max you’re compensating for something.
@@josephedwards8992 100 %
@@josephedwards8992 thank you ! I got my 1200xlc an then started hearing the girl bike stuff and I'm like bro it's a 1200 I was thinking it was too big 😂
I just bought a 2000 1200 Custom, I’m 6’8” and 250lbs, plenty of room and I’m very comfortable riding mine around.
I'm 5'9 220 lbs about to pick up my 2021 this Saturday
I’m 5’ 2” 170lbs. Just bought a 2012 Custom 1730 miles. Proud HD owner. Any suggestions in a quick detach shield?
A new reply to an older comment but im looking at picking up a 1998 1200 sportster. im 6ft4 and am a little concerned about being to scrunched up as far as shifter and rear brake controls, might have to change out the mid controls for forward to get the extra leg length
Hi, I am 6'3 and 200 pounds, 34' inseams. Would you recommend this bike for a beginner?
@@vicfdez7830 yes, you will love it. You may want to consider forward controls. The Sportsters are a blast to ride around town.
I ride an 05 xl1200c, bought it new and would not trade it for the world. Been on may two up trips with my wife, great ride!
It's a cafe hopper. You can't carry anything, it'll beat you ragged on long trips. But I like my 2000 Sporty 1200S. The guy I got it from had it "Screamin' Eagled" with a 42 mm butterfly carb that I can't get parts for. Solid mount engine, carburetted, loud V&H drag pipes. It's old school. You hate it or love it. Even if you painted it pink, this isn't a "girl's bike."
Why do you say you can't carry anything? I think you can for sure, I've heard people riding cross country on 1200 sportsters. I'm looking at buying an 07 xl1200c with 5600 miles on it, should i jump on the deal or no?
mine came with bags and a sissy bar for a pack. it's not a goldwing
I have an 07 1200L...and plan to go 860 miles..one way, to Florida.
I am 325 LBS and I have 2006 1200R Roadster forward controls Raised front and rear with more leg room than on Road king..!
I'm around same size, think this 1200 Sportster would still suffice for a man of our size?
Hi, I am 6'3 and 200 pounds, 34' inseams. Would you recommend this bike for a beginner?
The 1200 custom has a little more leg room with forward controls but you may have to adjust the the ergonomics for your size , like a different seat. Go try one out. You can make them all fit it just takes money. @@vicfdez7830
I appreciate your demonstration of this bike. I was looking into this bike. I’m 6’3” and about 300 lbs. I’ll look further into it now. Thanks, great video!! 👍🏻
Hello. I'm 5'11" 280. Thinking same way.
@@stevejohnson7165 I am literally the same weight and height as you and recently bought a 48 sportster 1200 and love the bike, do not get me wrong though, the bike feel comfortable after it's broken in the first 500 miles. Its 100% stock and looks a little small for me but I know saddle bags and bars will make the bike look regular for me lol
@@theogbeandip8259 I bought one. A xl1200c. It has forward controls and is comfortable to ride. I wouldn't change a thing. It's nimble and great for cruising in town.
the power to weight ratio is way better than any other harley. more nimble. what is the issue?
bingo
It’s literally only 11” shorter than a street glide and 1.4” less wide
the 1200 is an updated shovelhead with an extra gear. Good engine with more than enough power.
I have a O6 1200 sportster custom and I love it.That’s a good size bike.They have 800 I think the 883 could be a girls bike. The 1200 sportster’s they’re great! And fast too.
Got road glide ultra for long rides and an 2003 883 with 1200 kit and customed out great for fun short rides.
Owning any gas powered motorcycle makes you a MAN
Best comment !
I have a heritage softail but i wish i had the money to get sportster to they are blast to ride
I've been on an 8 hour trip on my 06 sportster 1200
Was told that this is one of the greatest Harleys to start on
Sportster are some of the greatest Harleys period, so much can be done with these bikes
the 1200cc is mighty powerful. but usable. go 883 tho
I'm 6ft 2 230lbs and my wife is 5ft 8 and we go everywhere on our 98 1200
Your probably not really 6’2
Should I buy one tomorrow?
Being 5'9" my 21 iron 1200 is great
I started on a 1982 Harley Davidson 1200 sportser 25th anniversary then my grandpa gave me my 1972 Harley Davidson 900 sportser Chopper 7ft springer front end i have a 1977 kawasaki kz 1100 a 1988 Suzuki GSX600F a 2001 Tao Tao AMT 50 big bore kit
HD didn’t introduce the 1200 cc engine until 1988. Your 1982 model is a 1000
"chopper hippee" LoL
Some of us can't afford bigger ones 😂😂😂
Some of us want to own them immediately and not owe the bank for 8 years
How would you be scrunched up on an 883 but not the 1200 they're the same bike with different engines
On a side not I like how caleb sells bikes pointing out their flaws instead of hoping you won't notice
Bone stock they advertise 68 HP, so to the road it's probably 60, which is plenty for a single rider. Thanks for the video
I feel that the sportster is not a good first bike for for a girl. For one thing it has a high center of gravity which makes it difficult to move around when you’re not riding it. Otherwise, the sportster Is the only Harley that I would have, But that’s just me personally. I’m kind of stuck in the 60s when I first became aware of Harleys.
Hi, I am 6'3 and 200 pounds, 34' inseams. Would you recommend this bike for a beginner?
Hey bro what’s your height? I’m 6”0 165. Am i too tall for a 1200 sportster?
Sportsters are good beginner bike for anyone so weather it’s a mans bike or a girls bike don’t really matter.
How tall are you bro?
6 ft. 230. I love my nightster
In my opinion, it's a girls bike if a girl is riding it and it's a man's bike if a man is riding it. 🤷🏼♂️
I just bought one my first Harley Davidson 04 1200 custom
Just bought my first HD last week! 02 1200 custom 🙌
I bought a 2009 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster 2 years ago and it's badass
I love my 04 Sporty 1200 XL Custom ❤
So stupid doesn't matter what you ride ride what you enjoy as long as your in the wind that's all that matters just be safe and enjoy the ride
I loved my 2005 xlc 1200 power was good! But sadly I sold it. Only con was skinny front tire which pulled you when you rode on those tar strips on old roads which was very sketchy.
My Electra Glide was a 1200 cc. and as far as I know there wasn't a bigger stock engine in the mid 70's, Ya I don't want to drive at 180 mph on the freeway popping wheelies to impress or terrify the girls. If I were a girl I wouldn't be getting on the back of that bike. A Harley forty eight will get up there in the 120 mph range and for cruising their great.
Were those buckhorns you had? will they fit a forty eight?
Thanks
Mikw
Currently trying to learn to ride on a 2004 1200xlc
The 1200 imo has the best styling , hense the name Sportster. I like it just a tad on the small side
They’re literally 11 inches shorter than a street glide 😆
it American sport bike not girl bike I love my 1200 sportster
I have 883 feels damm strong to me, I'm 230 pounds
The $ per HP on a HD isn't that much!!!A 1200 Spot makes almost as much HP as a Dyna Glide!!!
it is. it's not heavy, know where your power is and an 883 is badass
how tall and how much do you weight please..
Hey I'm a man and I ride a Sportster,
I put the mustache bar on the front for high way pegs .
DENIM DAN are you gonna send that little slice of america? Your dressed for it.
Great review
A man, sure. A grown man? Thats a different story.
This one looks so small. I have a 1200 custom and it is bigger than this one.
i think bike looks too small for your frame
I'm 5 10 about 190 pounds and I ride a sportster
Love my 48 but would love a 6th gear
get a 92 03 model and you can get a BAKER 6 speed for it. ive been running my 03 1275 Hammer Performance with the Baker 6 for 1 year and it sweet
ALHD 48 agree my 72 could use it too. But to be fair at 80 mph gas mileage doesn’t really suffer in fifth
Yes
Is a sportster big enough for a man. Well depends are you 7 feet tall 400 pounds or are you 5 foot 6 130 pounds. So ya it's big enough for a human. Just depends how tall the human is. No it's not a woman's bike. It's for small people such as myself.
Like the vid but bro.. Catch your breath before you start.
Think this guy is gone now, I'm thinking I know why
Unless u under six foot yeah
Any time somebody goes " oh yeah PLENTY of power" and keeps on saying it usually means the bike is weak AF.
lmfao it pulls bro
I just watched you review a Honda Shadow Aero 750 and that Harley looks tiny with you on it.
Sounds like you’re having a panic attack
everybody on adderal I think.
Made in America? I honestly wish that were true. Assembled in America with parts from China, Japan, India, Mexico, Italy, Austria, etc.
not in this case. this is nothing new, they know what they're doing at Harley and keeping americans in good jobs is the right thing to do.
I'm not a knuckle dragger but what the f*** does it matter!
Not if he is a linebacker for the Packers.
The panel has the number it is
Im 6.1 and i.love mine
I love bikes and beards but I’m to religious to believe that my Baal sack skin is saggy and that my 1450vc doesn’t leak oil
Too small for a man? Only Americans have this mentality. From a 1982 Honda Twinstar 200, 2003 Suzuki GZ250, 883 sportster and a 1200 sportster I've ridden some small bikes. All perfectly adequate for normal riding- unless you have to compensate for a small penis.
I'm also 6'4 this os helpful
I have a 93 sportster xl costume 😎
1200 and the 883 .two different bikes.
How big we talkin brotha
The crime panel is not on the tank
I think a 12 year old girl scout could ride one of those bikes or for that matter any newer Harley ... buy a real one ! pre 1980.
Are you man enough to ride a Sportster? I am.
11000 just barly broken in.
That thing looks so small
Girls bike , they make fun of the sportster when they get passed by a girls bike then what lol 🤣🤣
Looking at a 2016 XL1200C. I'm 5' 8" tall at about 250lbs and I'm thinking I'm to big for it. Anyone out there have one that's around my size and if so how do you feel on it. I've looked at the bike and it looks small but it looks really nice and very clean. I have a Suzuki boulevard C50 so wondering if it's a good move. Just looking for opinions.
Thanks in advance
I'm a shade under 6 ft, 265 lbs and love my 2006 1200C!! Ride is great and I don't feel too big. Take a test ride!
I'm slightly shy of 6ft, 230lbs, 2012 1200C, love this bike, this is my daily commute to work, weather permitting. I have ridden her from Melbourne to Sydney, 10.5 hr ride one way with alot of Cafe Latte breaks inbetween the 550 mile adventure, she purrs like a kitten, I have installed HD adjustable shocks, to give me options on comfort, but hey who are we kidding, our backs are not designed to sit at great lengths of time, therefore more Latte breaks. Good amount of power when needed to overtake Semi trailers, fantastic maneuverability when dodging the occasional Kangaroo, sorry I don't do the fuel economy calculation thing mate, how does the saying goes " if it has a pair of t's or tires it's gunna cost yah..good luck!!
Are they pretty fast with a 200pnd plus rider say better low end speed than the heavier bikes?
Just saying
mouth breathing insane
who are you to whop whop are you icp?
Oh please