Why can a Harley-Davidson not be driven daily?
Harley’s are low-RPM bikes, so they are not going to make lots of Horsepower unless they have super massive amounts of Torque, or high RPMS and RPMs are easier to increase than torque, but Harley engines won’t do high RPMs. Torque is power, it is acceleration.
How is the 2007 Harley Sportster 883r doing?
With its blacked-out engine and XR750-inspired competition orange/black/white livery, the 883R is an impressive looking machine backed up with solid performance and reliability that still brings smiles a decade on. For some great reading on the history of the Sportster on its 60 th anniversary, see Harley-Davidson: Sixty Years.
When did the Harley Sportster 883r XR1200 come out?
In 1988 the 1,100cc model was bumped up again to 1,200cc. In 2007, the XR1200 was added—and so was the XL883R. Ironically, when I acquired this 883R in 2011, the dealer had a new 2010 XR1200 in the showroom, as well. I had read several road tests on the XR1200 and, in general, they were very positive.
How much horsepower does a Harley 883r have?
The 883R isolates engine vibration pretty well and transmits very little vibration to the bars and pegs. Engine performance has been ramped up over the years and, while the 883R is not in the sportbike league for horsepower, claimed hp was 68 at 4,400 RPM compared to the ’99 883 model that had a claimed output of 53 hp.
How long has the Harley Davidson Sportster been in production?
In 2007, Harley-Davidson marked the 50 th Anniversary of the Sportster model. Half a century is a long time for anything to last in the marketplace, but in the hyper-competitive world of motorcycles, for any model to be in continuous production that long is epic. Now, in 2017, the Sportster has reached its 60 th year in continuous production.
With its blacked-out engine and XR750-inspired competition orange/black/white livery, the 883R is an impressive looking machine backed up with solid performance and reliability that still brings smiles a decade on. For some great reading on the history of the Sportster on its 60 th anniversary, see Harley-Davidson: Sixty Years.
In 1988 the 1,100cc model was bumped up again to 1,200cc. In 2007, the XR1200 was added—and so was the XL883R. Ironically, when I acquired this 883R in 2011, the dealer had a new 2010 XR1200 in the showroom, as well. I had read several road tests on the XR1200 and, in general, they were very positive.
In 2007, Harley-Davidson marked the 50 th Anniversary of the Sportster model. Half a century is a long time for anything to last in the marketplace, but in the hyper-competitive world of motorcycles, for any model to be in continuous production that long is epic. Now, in 2017, the Sportster has reached its 60 th year in continuous production.
The 883R isolates engine vibration pretty well and transmits very little vibration to the bars and pegs. Engine performance has been ramped up over the years and, while the 883R is not in the sportbike league for horsepower, claimed hp was 68 at 4,400 RPM compared to the ’99 883 model that had a claimed output of 53 hp.