Owner Reviews |
| Submitted by: | Anita | Review Date: November 2016 |
Comfort | | Seats a bit hard for long journeys | | Ride Quality | | |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Neutral switch issues |
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| Running Cost | | Alloy wheels |
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| Pros Comments | Love the look and the sound, great seat height |
| Cons Comments | Alloy wheels |
| Submitted by: | Bob Draper | Review Date: March 2017 |
Comfort | | Just right for a shorter rider with a hip replacement! | | Ride Quality | | Takes ALL that UK roads can throw at it |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Solid |
| Engine Rating | | May only be 883, but it will cruise at (above) the UK limit all day long, and has enough grunt for the overtakes and other times when 'more' is needed. |
| Brake Rating | | It hasn't stopped stopping |
| Running Cost | | Although the brakes are excellent, maybe twin disks on the front??? |
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| Pros Comments | When i had my hip replaced, I had to also replace my ZZR. I'd never taken to Harleys in general, so I looked at all the bikes available that would suit my "new" requirements. The moment I saw the H/D, I knew that it was right, and that was proven by riding it. Was then; is now. |
| Cons Comments | Although the brakes are excellent, maybe twin disks on the front??? |
| Submitted by: | Rusty Beard | Review Date: March 2017 |
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| Running Cost | | The rider on top is the only thing that needs improving to not be scared of the cold. |
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| Pros Comments | It's my bike there are many like it but it's mine and it's part of me and I wouldn't be without it. It's a wonderful Machine that turns heads and gives you freedom. It's a lifestyle choice and amazing one at that. |
| Cons Comments | The rider on top is the only thing that needs improving to not be scared of the cold. |
| Submitted by: | Jim Humphries | Review Date: March 2017 |
Comfort | | Fitted pillion kit but now need a sissy bar as pillion seat slopes back on the rear fender. Very good rider comfort | | Ride Quality | | Solid ride, good rider comfort after upgrading to Progressive shocks front and back, needed (especially with pillion passanger). Different cornering to non cruiser style bikes but still good. |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Good build quality. Only changed battery and key fob batteries. |
| Engine Rating | | Good Quality torque, not as fast as Honda CB500 at top end. Who needs speed when you've got these looks. |
| Brake Rating | | They work well. |
| Running Cost | | Suspension. |
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| Pros Comments | My 883 Iron in Denim black has retro styling and the Matt finish with chrome touches makes it a real head turner. The stock suspension is average, so upgrading to Progressive shocks is advised for a great improvement. Its not particularly fast, but if you go slower, everyone can see the bike. The rider position is just right and overall it is a solid and comfortable ride. |
| Cons Comments | Suspension. |
| Submitted by: | Nel Nelson | Review Date: May 2017 |
Comfort | | Single custom seat | | Ride Quality | | Custom bars bringing comfort |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Striped and rebuilt |
| Engine Rating | | ok |
| Brake Rating | | ok |
| Running Cost | | Engine could do with a bit of go |
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| Pros Comments | The good ride I get. Great all round bike, around town and friendly. |
| Cons Comments | Engine could do with a bit of go |
| Submitted by: | Andrew Saul | Review Date: May 2017 |
Comfort | | When i got this bike it had and still has high handle bars which are nice for normal riding but when at high speed they cause high wind resistance | | Ride Quality | | Although the engine is rubber mounted I think the ride is still a little hard |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | There is nearly nothing I can say is wrong but I find the transmission a bit clunky when you put it in gear from neutral |
| Engine Rating | | When I got this bike I had intended to convert it to a 1200 but after riding it for a while it has proven to be quite a competitive machine |
| Brake Rating | | For the size and weight of this bike the brakes are ample |
| Running Cost | | My bike does not have the biggest fuel tank and am on the look out for the larger option to buy. |
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| Pros Comments | Harley's have an ubundance of add on,s or upgrades and come in so many versions sizes cruising the limit is your own imagination and how you want it to look. When riding it you feel good. You can park it amongst other bikes without feeling embarrassed. On UK roads its capable of keeping up with its big brothers |
| Cons Comments | My bike does not have the biggest fuel tank and am on the look out for the larger option to buy. |
| Submitted by: | Mr Smokey Bear | Review Date: October 2017 |
Comfort | | Think I should look for new rear suspension, at least the engine is rubber mounted. | | Ride Quality | | Best not to take corners on it … driving in traffic is like wrestling a cow. |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Solid as a rock. |
| Engine Rating | | Not very fast, but very very loud. |
| Brake Rating | | Great stopping. |
| Running Cost | | Spends about half it's life in London's west end, so slightly cheaper than the tube as there is two of us on it. |
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| Pros Comments | Gives people sore necks. Probably my favourite ride. |
| Cons Comments | Maybe a bit louder. |
| Submitted by: | Vikash | Review Date: October 2017 |
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| Pros Comments | Beautiful looks and serves good purpose for short trips and day to day riding. A great bike overall with pretty looks and riding experience |
| Cons Comments | Handling could be better |
| Submitted by: | Tom | Review Date: October |
Comfort | | Fairly comfortable for a Harley suspension is forgiving! | | Ride Quality | | Very smooth ride but feels like a bike at the same time. As with most Harley’s it is fairly heavy |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Very will engineered, reliable and everything left with a smooth perfect finish |
| Engine Rating | | Bike has ample amounts of torque which gets you to speed comfortably and effortlessly |
| Brake Rating | | Brakes are average enough to stop you, a lot of aftermarket bits for these machines meaning upgrading isn’t an issue! |
| Running Cost | | Great on fuel and insurance |
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| Pros Comments | Styling, rough but rifined Giving you a classic but mean Harley look. Comfortable and cheap to run. Great bike for showing off to your mates and those wondering the streets. Great torque nice cruising speed and comfortable what more could you want! |
| Cons Comments | This bike would benefit from altitude more power and abit more give in suspension |
| Submitted by: | Jim | Review Date: October 2017 |
Comfort | | Comfy ride position. Nice saddle. | | Ride Quality | | Nice solid ride. |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | All good so far |
| Engine Rating | | Sounds great |
| Brake Rating | | Yep they work |
| Running Cost | | about 50/60 mpg |
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| Pros Comments | It looks great in matt denim black and sounds great too. |
| Cons Comments | I need a sissy bar for pillion riders. I also upgraded to progressive shocks front and back as with two riders it was too bumpy |
| Submitted by: | Jeremy Duszynski | Review Date: November 2017 |
Comfort | | My longest journey since I bought this bike earlier this year has been 100 miles and it is certainly more comfortable than my other bike, a Honda CX500 Custom | | Ride Quality | | The bike rides smoother than the CX500 Custom but it is heavier and it does not lean over as far particularly on right hand corners as the exhaust contacts the surface quite easily |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Build quality looks to be good. Only time will tell if it will last. |
| Engine Rating | | This is an air cooled V-twin. There is plenty of low down torque even if it is easy to hit the Rev limiter in the lower gears when overtaking. Just need to remember to use the torque and listen to the sound. |
| Brake Rating | | I have not ride a bike with "modern" brakes. All I can say is that they perform K OK for me but then I am not a sport bike rider. |
| Running Cost | | Fuel consumption is in the 50 to 55 mpg bracket so quite good. Given it has a 17l tank the range is good. Fuel consumption is about the same as my CX500 Custom, but is ride quicker. The CX only has a small tank and goes onto reserve after 80 miles, so a range which is double that will be useful when I eventually get the necessary permission to go for a long weekend ride. |
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| Pros Comments | The low saddle height, although this compromises the ground clearance. I am looking at raising the suspension to improve clearance but still have a low enough saddle height. |
| Cons Comments | The ground clearance when cornering. |
