Is a Sportster 48 a good bike?
Of all the different Harley-Davidson Sportster models, the Forty-Eight is arguably the most badass and aggressive-looking. One of the most beautiful and awesome Harley models is the Sportster Forty-Eight. This bike stands firm as one of the best Harley-Davidson motorcycles ever made.
Is a Sportster 48 a good beginner bike?
If your just planning on doing in town stuff a Sportster is a great first bike. Light and nimble, but powerful in a way that’s typically easy to control. Some folks rod out a Sporty so be wary of things like a racing clutch and stage 3 and such. That’s gonna probably be a bit more than you want in a first bike.
Is Sportster 1200 a good beginner bike?
One of the first models often brought up with new riders is the Harley-Davidson Sportster. It’s a little bit heavy and it can be expensive, but there are also several unique qualities that make the Sportster one of the best beginner bikes out there.
When was a bad Sportster year for You?
Discussion in ‘ Road Warriors ‘ started by newride, Apr 8, 2010 . I have been looking at used HD 1200 Sportsters and reading about folks opinions on here. Are there any years I should stay away from say from 1993 till present?
What’s the best year to buy a Sportster?
The Sportster has continuously evolved over time. Assuming the same condition and pricing commensurate with year/condition, typically the newest year you can get is the one you want. I strongly advocate ’04 or newer because the upgrade to the rubber mount powertrain made such a difference.
Why did I Turn my Back on a Sportster?
Height, weight and vibration were the three biggest things that turned me off to the Sportster after I had some serious riding experience on it. But hey, that’s just me. There are a ton of Sportster enthusiasts who will ride forever on their beloved Sportster (the cafe racer) forever.
How many miles can you put on a Sportster?
There are a ton of Sportster enthusiasts who will ride forever on their beloved Sportster (the cafe racer) forever. As it turned out, I put 12,000 miles on my Sportster before I made a change.