XR1200 Harley Harley Sportster & Buell Discuss XR1200 Harley in the Motorcycles forums; Anyone actually see or ride the new Harley XR 1200 yet? Looks cool in photos. When is American Iron going to run a review on it?...

[Bargain Hunter]

Anyone actually see or ride the new Harley XR 1200 yet? Looks cool in photos.

When is American Iron going to run a review on it?

[JayDee]

I saw one on display at Harley's 105th in Milwaukee and sat on one at my local Harley dealer. I like it and would like to try riding one.

[twitch54]

I am totaly 'ga-ga' over this bike, while I'm more than happy with my present ride ('08 FLHX) if business were better there is no doubt there would be one parked in my garage right now !! there is one sitting on my dealers floor that can be had for $9500..out the door !

[Hammerhead Pat]

I believe Chris Maida did a review a couple issues back!

[Twinpeaks]

Originally Posted by Bargain Hunter

Anyone actually see or ride the new Harley XR 1200 yet? Looks cool in photos.When is American Iron going to run a review on it?

Yes, had one for a weekend, typical sportster "feel" with a lot more lean angle and handling is a bit more refined. Seating position is obviously subjective but I was not thrilled with comfort, although I realize it's NOT a cruiser!
Until the Night Rod DX came out or more precisely the Revolution engine, the Sporster had always been my favorite engine, (still own an ironhead), With more of a square stroke and faster revving than big brother, it's faster and perfect for the street or light to light action. The XR capitalizes on this with some new frame components and sport bike style features. However, the Buells will blow it away in handling and speed.