1,000 Mile Review
- Andrew Shin
- Oct 12, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: Oct 24, 2020
Three weeks, four trips, and 1,000 miles later, I want to share my thoughts on the stock 2020 Harley-Davidson Iron 883.
Pros:
Drop-dead gorgeous bike
Easy to ride, easy to handle, easy to balance - Went mountain riding and handled tight turns rather well
Shifting gears - Each shift has a clear "click" to make it obvious
Not heavy at all - compared to most other Harley-Davidson bikes
Cons:
Suspension is terrible - You will feel every bump, and they are not friendly
Seat is not practical for long rides - Short commutes will be fine
Not the strongest power so the bike starts struggling past 65-70 mph (reaches roughly 4,000 RPMs)
Head light is terrible - Best to ride before dark
Additional Thoughts:
Need some sort of baggage - Looking into a swingarm bag
Mirror visibility is limited due to my shoulders - Need to lean in more to see OR modify by flipping mirrors upside down
Although I planned on riding this bike for short commutes, I took four long trips going on freeways so the bike was not ideal for that
If you're looking for a bike and are interested in this model, I hope my 1,000 miles review will shed some light on what you'd be in for, as well as give you a sense of expectations.
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