Harley Sportster 1200 Comprehensive review

[@TheDorkKnight23]

I absolutely my sporty. It's a 1200 and anyone who says you can't go on long rides on them have never ridden one before. I rode from LA to SF and back it handled the long distance just fine. And I have no rear suspension so I don't want to hear about how you can't go far on those bikes. It was the most comfortable ride I've ever been to using my baggage as a back rest. Next I plan to go coast to coast. From California to Virginia and back.

[@curtislokey1603]

Agreed. I rode my 1200 Sportster from Austin to LA to SF and back to Austin, and loved it! I had 18" apes on a 6" riser, which made for a fun, stylin' ride. Turned a lot of heads. I ride aggressively, so I'm swapping the handlebars for something much more manageable, but otherwise a great bike

[@ramblinjay3816]

I haven't been too far on my forty-eight as of yet but i love every moment of it. No upgraded suspension. Just a saddlemen seat coming in and i got a daymaker headlight. For country roads i love the bike.

[@HollowBurden]

Ya it's totally doable. My first bike was xl1200 and I went from redding to san Diego in a single summer day once. Was fine. Did melt an oil o ring seal though, but the bike didn't care ha. Hey it broke 115f that day, not surprised. New seal, topped it off, runs fine to this day

[@bullitt79]

You understand it, you respect it, you get it...but you really don't. And never will. That's ok. Just stop pretending. Do YOUR thing.

[@shastamcnasty2159]

A lot of clubs have no metric bike rule.

[@aaronrisner6636]

You tell him bruver

[@bradcooper5667]

@@bobbert6770no, he’s made his stance really clear about Harley’s

[@Dr_Snickerz]

Zx10r, Daytona, fz8, and a sportster 1200 in my garage. The sportster is my every day commuter, road trip, gym transport, etc.

[@alwys_tired]

i have a 2016 roadster and i love it. its a very interesting bike and i cant get enough of it.

[@jbrianr]

Where you getting this "Iron" from? Just a Sportster Roadster my dude.

[@davidcottingham3834]

I have a 17 48 sportster. It’s cool. I want a Triumph Thunder bird 1700 for my next bike

[@cisa1622]

I think you did a good job - the different value preposition from different brands and different ride. Few things like the attention to details which Harley does and the material used, paint were a miss. I agree the suspension from HARLEY is bad man. For day to day usage the power is good enough for this cafe to cafe bike. It’s cool bike mate. I also love what other brands have to offer and those newer models from other brands which are liquid cooled will always perform better than air cooled Evo motors. Harley is more like torque machines that you can ride easy plus great built ( metal switch gears etc). Also you mention desert sledge or something like that which is Ducati. I think those bikes are not for all simple because of its height.

[@friedpork_owl]

Sup broski have you considered being your own stig? I think the seating position is for the track (I know nothing about racing tho) I think it would be fun to see you on a king of the baggers vlog. Cheers

[@mociczyczki]

roadster 1200 and street rod 750 thats me favorite h-d but stock 👍🏻 from those 2 i would have really heavy puzzle which one to choose 🤔 both usd 2 front disk street lighter ,roadster better lowend , street squat position ergo is not best ergonomics best ergo bike which i ride was K-750 from like 1955 or something anyway ., street more vertical head frame angle more lean angle similar wheelbase i dont know 🤷🏻‍♂️ i also like those classic small minimalistic speedometer 👌🏻 max acceleration close probably with lil favor of street rod 🌪☝🏻 cos 3 hp more and 20 kg or so less 👌🏻 i still prefer me sv 650 s 99 more though 😉 lighter more nimble with more lean angle roadster is 26 degrees street rod 35 degrees sv is 50-55 degrees probably bike with better acceleration ☝🏻 stret and roadster are something between naked sports and cruiser bike conection link between those category once you try make from each bike superhipersport with 250 hp they turn out very bad but you can its your channel naturally 😁👌🏻write lil more r1 in enduro test turn out also very badly 😉☝🏻sure r1 can jump … but only once 🤣☝🏻

[@JMoroccoMisterBoy]

Yammie, loved the text from you a few days ago ( 757 Hampton, Virginia ). Tks. much.

[@realbigtuna667]

To this day, I still don't understand why Harleys are so expensive. I probably never will. All of the R&D was paid off decades ago, and there really aren't any high end materials in their construction. If prices were more reasonable, I'd at least look at one. IMO, just about every new Harley is overpriced by about 30%. The only exception being the Pan America, that seems to be about right for the segment.

[@BigJohn_S117]

While I agree, when you look at their sales, it makes sense. Sheep are buying them no matter how ludicrous their pricing is. They're very unique, I'll give them that.

[@mikeleago1]

Probably something to do with owning a manufacturing company in the United States… ya kno. Livable wages, unions, government agencies etc. Import bikes are cheaper to manufacture. That’s my guess

[@WrathOfVaz]

Dude the photo of the triumph was only up for a split second. What gives

[@WalkingHeadPro]

amazing bike if youre 5 foot 2 tall

[@cruze86]

Looks similar to 48. Why?

[@SikSh0oter]

Because aside from a couple small aesthetic changes, they're pretty much the same bike. It's really the suspension setup, and the 48's big front tire that differentiates the two

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

87, lol

[@porkoholic]

Ughhh

[@molallamerica896]

Stock Roadster comes with proper tall shocks. Your’s was slammed by the previous owner.

[@ANasCarBoi]

I have a 1988 sportster. To this day the evo sportster seems to be the most supported platform when it comes to traveling. I’ll be riding mine to Mexico along with a bunch of other sporty guys in may. The evo motor is stupid reliable with proper maintenance and everyone and their goddamn mother can work on one it’s so simple. You can turn it into a cafe racer, a hooligan tracker, sport bike (check out Buell) and a touring bike. I will always have a sporty. I honeslty love mine, but Deffo getting a more modern bike like a pan america as well

[@williammiller1732]

I know your a young man but do more research and quit just regurgitating old video facts you have already said

[@chrmar347]

I have a sportster 1200 and am getting a rebel 1100. I tend to lean towards cruisers due to medical since being hit on my sv650. In my mind the rebel is the complete opposite of my iron 1200. Sometimes I like to be on my “old school” style iron 1200. But when I don’t want to melt my thighs at a red light, the rebel is going to be my go to. Sportier engine for when I want to feel closer to standard/sport bike acceleration and feel. It gives me that balanced stable you were talking about.

[@antoniocampos6627]

Why not look at the Nighster or the Sportster S?

[@chrmar347]

@@antoniocampos6627 Fair point. I don’t feel like paying the HD tax again for a secondary bike. I’m not a fan of the new sportster either. The rebel is simpler and does exactly what I need. Gives me cruiser positioning with a sport/adventure power plant. Then when I feel like it, I can ride my older HD for that classic feel.

[@TheEnergizedcinema]

the rebels are kids toys compared to sportsters. all plastic crap

[@frankjessup5971]

That was a fair review. That Roadster will look just fine all by it’s self in my shed. It will only be in there a couple hours a day. Did I mention this will be my first bike ? Well… it is. Thank you

[@coastalhillbilly3419]

Too bad discontinued, I rode one, very cool mellow cruiser, old technology EVO engine easily good for 100k+ miles if taken cared of

[@GuiltySiNz]

Dude has a bias and he sticks to it lol, change the layout or 2nd opinion with a 2nd person, we all know his opinion without even watching the video when it comes to Harleys lol Harley didn’t its name or market share or history on being fast, comfortable or “pretty” but the young riders don’t understand what Harley is.they just know it’s expensive heavy and slow lol, In that case buy a cute, fast, comfortable “Foreign Bike”. Suzuki Yamaha, Indian,Honda etc etc they make a type of cruiser for the Newer younger rider. There’s a bike for everyone Harley is not for everyone but a lot of Men love them.

[@LooxJJ]

I own 2016 barebone Roadster - I put a Outlaw fairing, a crashbar, and planning to put vh slip on it. A beautiful do-it-all bike.

[@paulfiore7083]

I pretty much disagree with this entire review. You used mostly subjective terms like "revs bazarrely", etc. with zero objective facts. Dyno results, torque, 0-60 times. Why am I watching?

[@Oldmanriding222]

Love your videos I do own a 2022 sportster 1200. I honestly like the bike very much. It is easy to handle. It is more than enough power for me as I rarely am looking to go over 100 mph. I just wish it had a six gear for when you are on the highway. The bike really feels like it is straining big time with only five gears and the vibration up through the handlebars is a little tough. But it is such a fun bite to drive otherwise specially around town

[@Koop2k]

I'll just go ahead and answer that without watching the video. No you shouldnt. Harleys are awful, get s motorcycle instead.

[@jacobnoah5209]

I don’t care about modern or going as fast as possible I like the American classic carbed

[@mikeleago1]

This just seemed like a cry for Harley Davidson viewers. 😢😅

[@io2776]

Make if you want a review of xr1200x

[@stephendrake8145]

Dear Yammie, I'd enjoy you mentioning the ultimate air cooled Harley Davidson, the XR1200 Sportster, especially the later X models with the revised suspension. This bike shows what Harley can do with a relatively inexpensive motorcycle straight from the factory. Admittedly much of the engine comes from Buell, however Buell was part of Harley. Buell's & XR1200's sold very well in Europe but were kinda orphaned in America...

[@NoName-qv8ko]

Oops accidently clicked on the weasels chanel again I wouldn't watch it if he was given away free AC/DC tickets & I LOVE AC/DC.

[@daltondunn7856]

The Roadster actually has what has been referred to as a "walnut" tank, the peanut gas tank is 2.2 Gallons give or take but the walnut is larger at 3.3 Gallons, bike will get around 50 miles on the hiway so you are looking at about 125 miles between gas stops (farther if you wanna ride with the fuel light on for a while) I would consider that pretty good range but maybe not by cruiser or adventure bike standards...

[@JTMP12]

Please review an XR1200!

[@flatcapcaferacer]

The balance of bikes in my garage changes as I age out and expect this true for most multiple bike owners.

[@relevation0]

Dude, can you get rid of all the scammer losers in the replies?

[@EngineeringGoneWrong]

My hot take: 04-07 Roadsters feel better then the one in this video. 2nd hot take: with the right bars (I agree with him these bars suck), the right suspension, a steering damper they can handle pretty dang well in the twisties (watch my videos if you don't believe me) Lastly, the bike has changed A TON since 86. It started as an 883/1100 with a 4 speed and no rubber mounts. Also, small fin cylinders. Then they added the 5 speed trans, punched it to 1200, later on then adding the big fin cylinders and better cams, rubbermount engine, and eventually fuel injection. Yes, the Evo motor shares say 70% parts since inception but it's a very different bike now than it was back then. It's not really fair to say it hasn't changed. Just a man's thoughts having ridden one for 12 years, and riding a whole tin of other bikes from all manufactures.

[@pauloakes5718]

I’m in the UK I think the Thruxton is the nearest competitor.Wish I could own that bike⛽️

[@justinturner4850]

Thought it was gonna be on the new Sportster Yam ( but I just remembered it’s not a 1200) I’m curious what you’ll think of it, and the new Sportster S.

[@dmvbenz7536]

He doesn’t know shit abojt Harley’s he’s the wrong person to ask lol

[@libingmeme8474]

@@dmvbenz7536 you don't need to study the H-D brand to know shit about bikes, they are fucking terrible. He even said in the video that for some people, you just can't beat the H-D emblem and that that's fair, what else would he need to know about the brand?

[@akryder]

So I was cross-shopping any and all cruisers early last year. Was looking at the Rebel 1100, Sportster 1200, a used V-Rod, or used Fat Bob. I'm 6'2", 52" chest, 48" waist, 52" hips. Needless to say all but the Fat Bob felt very small and cramped. So I ended up with a 2022 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE. Do not regret my decision one bit.

[@paulbarnes6124]

Triumph 1200 xe looks great 👍

[@Засланныйказачок-с7г]

“Don’t feel difference in braking power”??? Braahhh you at least got two times more brake disks 😂😂😂 it’s to times more braking power. 87-88hp out of 67hp is nothing????!!! It’s not a car it’s a motorcycle 😂😂😂

[@jamesskeen3392]

INDIAN! 👍

[@dissidentart5603]

What about the Yamaha bolt?

[@jamespeters5913]

The owner of this video: can you explain the ownership of that sportster you are showing there!?? Are you still owning it?? Was it a give-away? Who owns the bike now!???

[@revaton47]

Take a look at the Fast x (Fast and furious 10) trailer. Jason Momoa drives a harley something that looks vaguely like a naked bike.

[@jimmyd868]

It is a standard.

[@ashtonevans6488]

So crazy. I was just looking at the sportster 1200 this morning and come home to find out papa yam did a full comprehensive. Do you follow an algorithm or something because almost every bike I wanna look at it’s like… you know 🤔

[@rohanm54]

Yam you gotta try to new RH sportsters. Liquid cooled bikes with radiators, ride modes, VVT. 975 and 1250. It’s a whole new world for Harley. I’d be interested in what you’d think about them when you spend a good amount of time with them.

[@brenthill3241]

A deep dive that doesn't include actually riding it. I did enjoy the old man fireside chat though.

[@1SaG]

1:48 It is an overhead-valve engine, so it does have valves at the top. It just doesn't have cams at the top.

[@FancySniper8]

I have a 2012 sporster I don’t like the wheels on it could I get wheels from a newer sporster like that and put them on my bike?

[@janetimwedding7995]

That’s not a iron it’s a roadster cx not the standard tank it doesn’t have lx on the shocks aren’t stock ether just saying 😊

[@williammiller1732]

Your issue with Harleys is you was raised on sport bikes were as when I was a kid this is the bike you aspired to this a Norton or bsa or triumph Bonnie

[@ricknelson9774]

The Roadsters comes with longer stroke rear shocks from the factory than any other Sportster

[@jeffreystorer4966]

It's smiles n miles ,ride what gives you both , never mind the bullshit

[@lesmurray2000]

Took a Triumph bobber on a test ride. Meh. Didn't like the mid-mounted foot controls.

[@mattsloop2736]

Have you ridden the new harley sportster replacement with. The liquid cooled engine?

[@antoniocampos6627]

Curious what they would think of the new Nightster or the Sportster S as they are what is replacing the Evo bikes.

[@1100andFortyEight]

It’s not an Iron, it’s a Roadster. The Iron was available in either 883cc or 1200cc.

[@dmvbenz7536]

You should know by know YAMMIE doesn’t know shit about Harley’s yet tries to talk about them and give information out

[@easymoneyism]

It seams like a cool bike but there are faster ones these days that are more advanced also..

[@edualmeidamg]

Faltou uma legenda para o português, um abraço aqui do Brasil.

[@EZBlast]

580 Hammer Cams and that puppy would rock!

[@faustosanchez6874]

well it´s a Harley... So you shouldn´t

[@hshelly886]

love my speedmaster. best one on this list in my opinion but im biased ha

[@vector6977]

That bike 100% needs a set of rear set controls.

[@ramblinjay3816]

Slap some rearsets on it and some clubber bars.

[@JohnSmith-wv4or]

Sportiest,are,the,trueharles.❤

[@Brian-zg9ff]

Nice Sportster! My sister rides one just like it

[@300zxdriver]

He got rid of that person.

[@jimscarnivorekitchen4731]

Great vid

[@mrcinnamon8646]

What exhaust is this ?

[@noahknight4039]

What would be comparable to the Sportster S? A Boulevard or Diavel?

[@nikitaderbenev5811]

I would say Diavel is miles ahead, way more power, better chassis, brakes, suspension, everything....

[@michaelmugo247]

Nice

[@petricacristiannicolae8460]

Boss Hoss!

[@memerioys169]

Damn

[@sirelliott3753]

What shocks are those? 🔴⚫⚫ I have the same set, I don't know what they are though

[@LuLu-kd8fd]

Burly is the name of the brand, I think

[@sirelliott3753]

@@LuLu-kd8fd TY

[@MrEiniweini]

I was cross shopping between the Scout and Rebel in 2021. I never even looked at the Harleys. I wanted the tech, I wanted the modern engine. Australia, so prices are different but the Scout was $21,000 and the Rebel was $19,000 drive away. I wanted the Scout because I wanted that "American cruiser" but I settled on the Rebel because Harley did not have what I was looking for and Scout had nothing but ABS. I get Fridays off so I am ready and decided on Tuesday to walk into the dealer then and put money down. That was on the 12th of July 2021. On the Wednesday I see a HD announcement video with the Sportster S. An authentic American bike with a modern engine, the complete electronics package and a likely aftermarket that would allow me to build the bike exactly for me. I took one look at this bike that had not even hit dealerships for test rides and then chased down the numbers. $26,500 instead of 19K for the Rebel and I still found myself at the Harley dealership that Friday. I had spent 18 months reviewing bikes and instantly knew I wanted the Sportster S on the day it was announced. It is not about what is best, it is about what you are looking for. When I decided on the Honda Rebel, I already knew it was a mistake for me even though it is a great bike. I wanted an American cruiser, not an excellent modern interpretation of one.

[@wave6413]

Well I went to the local HD to just get one - any one, but preferably a Sportster, I had decided that if I didn't get a (another) bike that day I wasn't ever going to....HD are next to Honda, so I did look at the CMX (Rebel) 1100 as well. Bugger I got the Honda....... 🤔😏

[@fatherdeath]

Indian chief

[@mrzoov3661]

2 minute gang🗿

[@lateknights1]

yo

[@NotAffiliated]

@@lateknights1 6 minute gang yo yo

[@michaelbrill6609]

Harley.....don't do it. JUNK...

[@jamespeters5913]

You must be an expert...lol😅

[@jamesskeen3392]

🤔 COMPETITOR ? 🤷‍♂️👎🏻

[@halfie25]

It's not an Iron. That's it's own model.

[@justinturner4850]

Howdy from Maui, have a great day you weirdos.

[@teo_d_david]

Trying to buy a hd...

[@kiansmith4275]

First like 🥳

[@johncadogan9450]

70 hp from an overpriced overweight can't handle dinosaur that are mostly made in Thailand now, at $15,499 USD you have got to be kidding.

[@jamespeters5913]

Either you get it or you dont....this so called dinosaur will put a smile on ur face anytime you open up around 2000rpm...its about style and enjoyment. You know its like a good cigar or Kentucky Bourbon...ya either know it or you dont...

[@rickymckim4480]

No you should not