Did you ever wish you could compare a few of your favorite motorcycles for a week, a month, a year? You know pick two or three different makes and models, take them home, ride them and get a feel for them. Just to see witch one you really like the best.
I did just that.
I have a Harley Davidson Sportster 883 low and a Honda Vtx1300s. I love riding both of them. I can’t really say that I like one over the other. Although they each have a completely different ride.
The Sportster has a stage one kit on it and seems to have a bit more zip off to the line. It rides a bit stiffer and the seat is rock hard. It is very maneuverable and is great for running about town or the local short hop here or there. But it kills over the long haul. The only downfall it has is that the fuel tank is smaller and I can only run about 100 miles give or take.
The Honda 1300s is a different story. It on the other hand it compares to the Harley Fat Boy I had before. Its ride is great for any long trip. The seat is comfortable and its height is just right. It is however a heaver and a bit doggish off the line. But after the first quarter it’s a rocket. It has a bigger fuel tank so I can run longer in-between the pumps. It handles like a dream flowing into turns. How ever it is a bit heavier also drive shaft driven it seems to feel a bit stiffer turning to the left.
Both motorcycles cost close to the same price and needed little modification to get them to my standard and comfort zone. They both get vitally the same gas mileage. Although the Honda can go twice as far.
The biggest difference other then the obvious that on is standard and the other is metric is that at trade in time the Honda will only bring in half of what it originally sold for. While the Harley Sportster will retain most of it’s value.
I have had both of these bikes for about a year now. I would recommend either one. I truly do love riding them both. Though I think my next bikes will be from Big Bare Chopper’s, maybe the G.T.X Bagger for the comfort and something from the Devil’s Advocate series for the sport. I’ll let you know…
Michael Walrath AKA: papamike69is the owner of Steel Horse News.com. Raised in Alaska Michael has a feel for life in the great out doors. He never misses an opportunity to drop everything and jump on his bike and ride. Living in Maine USA Michael has plenty of time and opportunity to perfect his skill both on the road and on the computer writing about what he loves, Motorcycling.
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