2019 iron 883 vs. Sportster 48

[@goldpeaktm5766]

I'm going to get my personal 883 nxt week😊 Too excited...

[@aaronstallion1309]

How is it going for you? I'm getting mine next month!

[@jonnymac8925]

I just picked up a 2018 forty-eight, with mini apes, vance and hines full short shot exhaust, stage 1 tune and air intake. I love it! Next is a new Fat Bob 😀

[@markcort1670]

Big fan of the 883 myself. Cheers for showing them both.

[@stevemacqueen4805]

Personally I like the look of the 883 better!

[@iron_asylum_883youngblood6]

I’ve gotten to 171.3 miles on a full tank before my gas light came on. 93 octane and fill up is $7.10 on complete empty to full here in south Texas.

[@johnappleskrook792]

On the 48?

[@iron_asylum_883youngblood6]

On the 883.

[@robertmeyer8735]

I just bought the 2019 48', same one in this video. As a veteran rider I had to get the 1200, good comparison video, though you left out 2 important details 1:aluminium heads vs. iron heads(help with cooling the engine) and 2: The wider forks to accommodate the bigger front tire are an upgrade, they greatly improve handling, and are taken from the aftermarket community who was already swapping out front ends from Dyna's onto sporties!! Cheers!!!

[@Marvelkid87]

👍🏽😎

[@nitishsharma959]

I just got a 2018 48' model chief. Would love to hear more advice as a beginner

[@MrJruta]

Both gorgeous machines. Harley’s best IMO. I love them both, just prefer the all blacked out on the 883. Oh and the low end is like getting kicked by a horse lol. Thanks for the vid

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Japanese cruisers are better

[@freddempster4085]

Money was an object. I would have really liked to get a 48, but settled for the more traditional style of the iron 1200. That bike was 2000 bucks less. But, every time I see a 48 my heart races. You gave the review justice. The biggest complaint I always laugh at is people bitching about the peanut tank. Some forget that the sportys base fuel tank was the 2.1 gallon peanut for years after 1982 XLX up to mid 90’s. I remember my brand new 1986 black 883 at 3995.00 out the door pricing. First year EVO small twin. Woohoo, and away I went. If I had one complaint it is that when sportsters went to rubber mounting, HD solid mounted the handlebars to the steering head as opposed to the original headsets using various urethane bushings in the little risers that the bars mounted to. That small quarter inch movement makes a lot of difference quelling vibration. But, they are cool bikes and immortalized the 48 by this model being the only 1200 left in 2022 lineup and gone in ‘23.

[@siclt1]

The head light grill is on backwards the shutters are meant to not have the light blind on coming traffic

[@scienceobrien8335]

48 looks cool but bigger engine and small tank would drive me crazy! Just get a bigger tank or an 883! Both good looking!

[@omnighast2054]

those custom bigger tanks for 48's take away that 48 look though :(

[@nickdossantos8848]

As someone that just got a 48 it drives me crazy I have to refuel so many times

[@moog1169]

I sold my Honda hornet 599. Next bike I would like a Harley. I've avoided Harley like the plaque cause they are not my style bike. But when I saw the Sportster. I was hooked. These are one of the most pimp bikes I've ever seen. No wonder they been around for so long. I plan to get one soon. Thanks for the review.

[@HAXYU_MODERN]

Spot on review. Just what I was looking for. Good job and thank you for the video!

[@ronlheureux7623]

Keep in mind that the Iron 883 with its narrow front tire is a lot more nimble around town. The 48 will be smoother at highway speed. (More cushioning).

[@shanemcallister1734]

I wish they would do the Iron 1200 like the Iron 883

[@krumdownunder704]

Just get the iron upgraded with a 1200 kit. Costs less than the 48 and you get a better-looking bike :)

[@manuelbalderas8583]

Sissy bar height looks perfect for that Iron 883! Love both bikes but I personally bought me an Iron 883. Great video

[@TimKollat]

still cant decide on these 2 as well as the street bob or the triumph bobber

[@Allagi22]

Huge difference is the fuel tank capacity. The Iron 883 has 3.2 gallon tank, will take you approximately 150 miles until you have to fill up. The 48 has a tiny 2 gallon tank. You have to fill up less than every 100 miles which is super annoying if you're trying to travel any kind of distance.

[@carlosadame3888]

Are the rear tire/wheel the same on both of these??? Obviously they have a different look. Just wondering if they are the same size

[@4drumz-662]

Harley is notorious for disregarding the aesthetic appeal of how and where they mount the instrument gauge on the Sportster lineup. Just look at the older models even into the early 2000’s. That slight difference of angle on the 48 is a bit helpful. The blacked look of your 883 makes it a non talking point really though. Love the headlight grill man!

[@Marvelkid87]

Yea I wish they would put a little effort into that

[@oskardirlewanger6126]

The 1200 motor has waaay more power all throughout the power range from 0-forever.I had 4 sportys and 3 dynas so far and do all of my own work from a-z.The heads on the 1200 have bigger valves and jugs.

[@Cheaps928]

Nice. Do you have Instagram or Facebook?

[@uvwevwevweonyetenyeubemuge4036]

i wish the 48 has a big seat like the iron 883 and the turn signal mounter on the handle bar

[@scott2228]

I have owned 3 sportsters. Love them. Still have a 883 Custom. Thinking about getting a new Sportster. I can't decide between the 2. Love the fat tire but want ALL BLACK!!!

[@ZaccSiriMpls]

I got the 2020 iron883 I’m just upgrade it to a 1275 stage 1 and we good

[@Jugg215]

Thats my plan too

[@ΑποστοληςΚατσικαρελης]

How much this upgrade costs?

[@brando5075]

@MarvelKid87 you can always go to harley and have then install the 1200 kit. You'll come out cheaper that way instead of a new bike.

[@lazybonemotorcycles1527]

Do they have different dimensions on the frame (chassis) ?

[@henryrameyjr5048]

Well done, brother man. I agree, the sportster is NOT a girl's bike. I like sportys better than current big twins. I started on a pan,

[@charleescorner8095]

48 has more power overall, low and high end. Totally different bike I’ve had both.

[@miltontaylor8211]

Richard Cox Music sell me one lol

[@gurnoorthind6166]

Nice vid mate👍 Personally like iron 883 more...

[@nitishsharma959]

Great comparison and wisdom shared. As a beginner rider I chose 48 as my first motorcycle and would love to hear more knowledge.

[@kevinmalcolm3358]

How tall are you? How do you like forward controls? Getting my 2021. 48 soon. Billiard Teal.

[@g-hod718]

I hit the like button as soon as I heard the “YERRRRRR” 😂

[@coastaltransplant]

You get thicker forks for the 48 suspension is not the same also the stock seat sucks on the 48 i owned both still have the 48

[@lencampey5685]

Cool review thanks! 883 always for me! Not sure on the those fat front tyres on the 48?

[@kresimircosic9035]

Iron starts at around 15k here and wages are a quarter. Good deal. Gotta save for one for like a decade lol

[@69FOSTER]

Did you use a tuner to program your 883 for the Vance & Hines slip-ons?

[@johnpauldalber6955]

My man. How are these bikes when you want to just chill at low rpms and coast around in 3rd or 4th gear? Any insight on that? My only experience is from my 06 883 Sportster. Think it'd be the same or what?

[@233277]

Another great comparison!!

[@arthurmorgan9192]

Great video but keep in mind that the suspension is not the same. The fork on the 48 is thicker.

[@drsparwaga]

The only thing better to me about the 48 compared to the Iron as they stand is the bigger engine and the fat front tyre, but you can custom both onto an Iron without any problem (which Im planning to do to my Iron), so because of that I think the Iron is the cooler bike overall.

[@1state152]

What type of seat is that on the 48

[@mcfly9188]

How tall are you bro? Im 6ft and afraid im gonna be too tall for the 48

[@HeadshotHughes]

Those boots are pretty dope bro! what are they?

[@colinoz]

If the forward controls were on the 883 and the 883's tank capacity were on the 48, there'd be a perfect bike there 🤔

[@emasirec9496]

I have forward controls on my 883 and i will probably put the 1200 machine in it

[@juanv8319]

The difference also is that the 48 does have a smaller gas tank so you’ll save more gas with the iron 883 if I’m not mistaken

[@Edgar-gx6yn]

Boss Gamer_55 how would you save more gas just because it holds a smaller amount

[@Edgar-gx6yn]

Plus he even says the 48 has a larger engine. It burns more fuel

[@jacquesduplessis6175]

Cool video man. Now I just like both bikes more.

[@bopx0078]

Does 48 have battery drain out problem too often

[@Peter-zr8kq]

Forward controls are much more comfortable and fairly easy to install. The forks are different.

[@Static_Drip]

I love the iron 883 more but I’m 6’1 some people say I won’t fit good but I’m going to sit on it at the Harley store also eventually want to do the 1200 kit for it

[@Cheaps928]

Did you get it? You’ll be fine with forwardControls

[@rafaelibarra9345]

Cuanto mides de altura? amigo para calcular como me quedaria la moto

[@calin61272]

Why nobody talk about the Superlow?

[@ronwissinger2678]

Love the sportster both great bikes the aftermarket is unlimited on what you can do with them 👍

[@christyhurtado7311]

This answers alot thank you

[@atk313lesgasdulabos9]

48 is the bike for girl the same of 883 or if your an old man

[@ralphdarc3094]

Mais ferme ta gueule ducon . Avec tes préjugés et ton anglais approximatif . Anyone's entitled to ride what the fuck they like !

[@atk313lesgasdulabos9]

@@ralphdarc3094 🤣

[@atk313lesgasdulabos9]

@@ralphdarc3094 MDR

[@LuLu-tw2tm]

I believe the 48 is 6 speed and the iron is a 5 with shorter bearing which is y people do the 1200 conversion on the crazy torque

[@davidbueso3840]

They are both 5 speed

[@gigi9467]

Good move on getting the 883 because sooner or later ur gonna upgrade and its easier to sell or trade in a cheaper Bike than an more expensive one.

[@davidhoward8951]

Yeah you can take the iron tank and put it on the 48 kind of defeats the purpose of the bike but you can go to the gas station lesser times

[@xplosivetg1]

Why is the 883 so much cheaper? It has a bigger tank and overall looks better and bigger than the 48.

[@alex5761]

Would love to see an acceleration video between the 2 bikes🔥🔥🔥

[@Marvelkid87]

I’ll have it up

[@69FOSTER]

@@Marvelkid87 Another great video on the Sportster! What kind of tuner did is on the Iron to go along with the Vance & Hines exhaust? I am thinking of having V&H slip-ons on my 48, but want to decide which tuner to pair it with, Screaming Eagle or V&H FP3?

[@Bahlzeron]

@@69FOSTER if you have a warranty you care about, Screamin Eagle... if no warranty or you don't care, FP3. I went with SE to maintain my warranty, after warranty is up in a couple years, I'll be looking into a better tuner

[@Cstoreri]

Have you ever seen a v6 mustang race a v8 mustang?.....same here!

[@alex5761]

Richard Buckett no cuz i don’t care about mustangs..

[@Justchill13548]

How tall r u bro? And are these bikes good for a 6 feet guy!?

[@Marvelkid87]

With forward controls maybe

[@jamesa9505]

I have a 2012 48 and im 6ft also with forwards i love it fits me well

[@BombsAwayMineCraft]

My buddy at work is selling his 2019 883 for 4k. I would buy it but I'm just not a fan

[@eazy_e.7153]

He’s nuts lmao they’re on avg still pulling 6-7k all day long.

[@mitutoyo34]

I love my 48. that old school vibe. i just carry a gas container on my back pack just in case...

[@ceec6923]

It’s just like orange and apple juice At the end it’s just about taste brotha . Btw how tall are u ?

[@spidersense]

I have the 48.... I want a 883 next ... so I can have both

[@crocketgsxr6]

the 48 is the only Sposter in the line that has that small ass tank stock. If it had the normal tank I would be 48 all day

[@joseluismartinez244]

How tall are you?

[@frshtlldthfreshtilldeath9670]

Iron looks way more bad ass imo . Very mean .

[@alejandromendoza947]

🤩iron 883

[@shawncrossfield9219]

Good review

[@highplainshollarhomestead3188]

If you could get the 48 blacked out....

[@lancestone4409]

In 2022 these two are the only sportster left.

[@davidhoward8951]

Don't they make a iron 1200

[@danielfuentes7979]

Where can I get those flags for the Sisi bar

[@DKalai]

Yeah it’s just like a man feels the other mans wife preetier 😂

[@Sharakomusic]

That 883 looks great but that 48 is the ugliest one I’ve ever seen. Normally the 48 looks way more badass than an 883.

[@dionreload]

SWEET.

[@doughnut3639]

883 with the 1200 conversion is nasty.

[@atk313lesgasdulabos9]

Keep your money for best bike like street bob 2021 with 114

[@boriquality83]

i have a 2022 iron beautiful bike

[@dxvang]

YERRRRRRR!

[@Marvelkid87]

Yerrrrr

[@Gixxiemoto]

"140 miles to the gallon" lol

[@narutofox4321]

I have my 883 with stage one upgrades and rsd café (rear set) mods. I get 83-84 on a good fill

[@cachemoney970]

Send pics bro!

[@cachemoney970]

Or make a vid

[@narutofox4321]

Check out my IG @thaggins (just did restoration on it)

[@cachemoney970]

You didn’t make a vid on the restoration or anything ?

[@Legions_666]

The 883 kills the 48 just for the simple fact of getting so many more miles to the gallon

[@YeahNahMaybe947]

Nah the 833 ain't gonna beat the 48 in any gear the 48 has 49 mm front suspension 39 on the 883.

[@ysj8256]

Rather Buy a indian scout sixty 🔥

[@jonathangarzon2798]

Don't! I have a victory octane, it's the sister of the scout Polaris has a proprietary scan tool that YOU CANNOT buy, only dealerships can purchase it and NO MECHANICS have spent the money on this. You will be stuck going to the dealership and that's assuming Polaris doesn't pull the plug on Indian like they did with victory (which was still profitable) and considering Indian stock has started to go down regularly? Yeah learn from others bro Beautiful bikes, perform better, but the backup and DIY just isn't there

[@Braapstar219]

Get outta here then 😂

[@jeferssonmontoya2177]

Iron looks so much cooler

[@อั้มประเทศไทย]

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[@davidhoward8951]

You can always put an 883 on a 48

[@atk313lesgasdulabos9]

For me it is the same shit i am french and everyone in m’y country have a forte eight or 883 change this shit for Milwaukee eight if you want more power and the best frame Forget 48 and 883 for softail frame for me the best Harley is the street bob 2021 114 power

[@firebirdcas]

The stock iron 883 is NOT comfortable at all

[@iliastopalidis6270]

Defenetly iron...

[@ThePeavey23]

48 is wayyyyy nicer... 883 is full of regret

[@Cheaps928]

Why? You can customize the 883 to your liking

[@emanpun7952]

iron 883 costs 45000 dollar in my country 😭

[@missioncapable4658]

Where are from, what country?

[@emanpun7952]

@@missioncapable4658 Nepal

[@missioncapable4658]

@@emanpun7952 45,000 US dollars in Nepal?

[@davot.9717]

Keep up the cool videos brother, if you like check out my Sportster it's not an iron or a 48 look the video my niece made actually a couple videos 20016 Harley-Davidson Roadster Willie G Style that be me brother, interested in you're a valued opinion be blessed🗿😎🛐

[@atk313lesgasdulabos9]

Please Forget the 48 or 883 or 750 it is the same shit it is bike but When you buy it everyday you said to your mind why i can stop before and wait more Time for a better bike this the enter of Harley world

[@ralphdarc3094]

blah blah blah , i am French man .....prout .

[@rahulnegi7028]

Iron only...

[@atk313lesgasdulabos9]

Please keep your money for better it is your choice

[@atk313lesgasdulabos9]

Or low rider s

[@Sqippy]

Same bike. Different tanks.

[@atk313lesgasdulabos9]

If you want bike of Harley Forget this bike

[@adijavagal2234]

I own a 48 at 18 yo🙄

[@Scarmo21]

Bruh my Roadster blows both these bikes out the water.

[@rugershooter5268]

The reason I'm watching is wondering why anyone would compare 48 vs 883 There will come a time when sitting on loud pipes isn't your thing......my brother use to continuously want to ride my stock pipes and me ride his loud pipes, I quit doing that trade and he basically quit riding cause he can't take those pipes.....and changing them would be saying he made a mistake 2.2 vs 3.3 tank Forward controls are really only better on longer rides, highway pegs work just as good I rode on a 48 stock seat, I had sat on them before thinking they were pretty good but less than 15 min and I want off Let's not forget the fat front tire(you didn't), I really like how fat front looks but handling sucks compared to 19in semi-skinny or 21in skinny I haven't ridden 883 fi, but carb riding around 60mph you'll get 60 mpg.......on my 1200iron, constant 60-65mph I got 123 miles on 2.314gal......normally it's about 100 miles before light cause of more speed up slow down

[@theosid5099]

i will stick with my 883