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Today we're taking the Harley Davidson Sportster 48 out for a ride, review, and impressions. I've ridden tons of Sportsters over the years and this is one of my personal favorites. I'll talk a little bit about the 48, the Sportster in general, the 883 vs 1200 for beginner riders, and just share my overall thoughts and opinions on the motorcycle.
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@partoftheproblem4899 3 года назад

Girls bike? I disagree. If someone is looking for a bar hopper or city rider and wants a cool looking bike that isn't a full dresser this is a great option. Not to mention 1200cc is pretty respectable it's not an 883. Im a guy still riding an 805cc.

@mikem4003 5 месяцев назад

2:01

@kevinlowe6638 3 года назад

I've had an 06 883 for a few years now and love how it handles. And at 65 years with only a 5'5" height it fit just right for me.

@paulhorvath9784 3 года назад

The Humble Sportster , Only Looked Down upon By the Insecure And Weak..It has Been the Longest and Best Production Bike in History of Motorcycles with Many Attributes and Records Under its Belt , and Still Considered the Best Evo Ever by MANY..I've had two..2012 883 and 18 1200 Roadster that pulled 106 in Third @ 6400 Rpm ,,Stage one Only with 79 lbs and 80 bhp.

@Supremebean303 Год назад

That’s kinda why I’d rather just get a Sportster lol. A Harley 48 is 70 ft lbs torque and 60hp stock. If that’s just a stage one then you’re almost on par with some 103 and 107 softails for cheaper if you get it used.

@longranger308 3 года назад

I have a Forty-eight for my urban bike, I’m 5’10 and I love it! It just rips up the streets with that 1200 evo motor.

@ragimundvonwallat8961 3 года назад

fun rig =)

@rekondaddy8109 3 года назад

I love your intro. I see my self doing that on my harley night train and flinging myself into the bushes. So I'm going to live vicariously through you for that stuff.

@1990-t1j 3 года назад

So am I.

@JonsMotoGarage 3 года назад

🤣

@stevenreyes8330 3 года назад

Lol

@luish8056 3 года назад

Hell yeah I’d ride a Sportster, heck I’m saving up to buy one right now. Cool vid Jon.

@dailybugle2147 Год назад

Just bought an 18 forty-eight. Im looking forward to riding it. Sadly bought it when it decided to rain for a few days

@fabianramos3219 3 года назад

“boy girl ride what you want” won the sub from me

@JonsMotoGarage 3 года назад

🤙💯

@mr.nighthawk4502 3 года назад

I love this channel its one of my favorites. Nice to be early too.

@DenvarShay 3 года назад

In New Zealand the Sportster 1200's encroach on Victory 106 Steel Frame pricing. So I picked the Victory. I want a Sportster so I can cut it up and mod it, but the prices over here are just too high. My Hammer cost me more than my CBR600RR and ZX10R combined.

@thomasbarnardjr9657 3 года назад

I have 2 Sportys and I love them both. My 03 883 is just a basic mostly factory bike with the exception of exhaust, handlebars, and it's been lowered a bit. My 88 883 with the 2004 Buell XB9 top end is my rigid frame monster. I love both bikes. In short, love what you ride, and ride what you love. Great video!

@2085x 11 дней назад

The Harley Davidson sportster is the bike that saved Harley Davidson from going under, check your history, it's not a girls bike, its just a bike, its more than capable of out riding the bigger Harleys in the twistys (road) I wish the big Harley riders would stop slagging off the sportster.

@scottcameron35 3 года назад

Ok, brand new to the channel, and off the bat I’m laughing (in a good way!!!). “Can’t judge anyone on the bike they ride”... HAHAHAHAH I thought the same at one point... built a 1980 cm400 cafe race, and loved that little bike... and THEN, I saw a pic of my riding that bike!!!, hahahahha!!! My 6’1” 250lb ass looked like Harambe riding a kids tricycle lmao No wonder that bike fought me to do 80mph

@Godlobber 3 года назад

My first Harley was a 2014 Sportster 48, I loved it, and part of me wishes I still had it. It's slick looking bike, sounds fantastic, and with minimal work is a real head turner. The only reason I still don't have it is I have a 30 mile ride to work and I needed more horseys and gears to make it safely in Western Washington traffic. Now I have a Dyna Low Rider S but my 48 when put side by side with my Low Rider S may be the slicker looking bike even though it is inferior in just about every way.

@1990-t1j 3 года назад

I can't do with ape hangers. Or feet-forward. I love these engine, though. Some girl rider at 2:40. I can't wait to see the Honda Rebel 1100 DCT ridden. I may just get one.

@joelgarcia5501 3 года назад

I love your channel! Keep up the great work vato!

@paulheadley6433 3 месяца назад

Loved my sportster it was so much fun to rip around. I've ridden a lot of bikes and Harleys are the only ones worth owning for me

@sahzookey 3 года назад

My dad had a 2005 1200 Sporster. I learned to ride on it, put 8,000 miles on it in two years. He sold it and I miss it all the time. I think I'd pick a Indian Scout over one even though they mean a lot to me.

@jambo383 2 года назад

Cool video, man! I liked your wife’s video on the same bike. Last bike I built was an 81 Honda CB900C that was a super low, bobbed out rigid. Fun, fast bike! I sold it to put money into my 2 truck projects and wasn’t in the market for a bike at all. 2 weeks ago, my cousin gifted me a ‘14 48 just like this one. Has 14” apes, tank lift and exhaust. I’ve never owned a Harley until now, but rode my cousin’s Street Bob plenty. The 48 is no slouch in power, and it’s a really fun bike to ride. Obviously, mine is a keeper due to sentimental value, and I plan on a few upgrades as well. Love your channel, bro!

@JonsMotoGarage 2 года назад

Hells yeah! Congrats on the new ride! Super rad! 💯🤙

@PotatoeJoe69 3 года назад

Power isn't a problem. The 1200 makes only 20hp less than the big M-8's, but the bike weighs 200-400lbs less. More often than not the Sportster 48 is faster than bigger bikes. Plus, those Evo engines respond far better too modification than any other Harley engine. A set of pipes, intake and a V&H Fuelpak FP3 makes a much bigger difference on a 1200 Evo than it does on a 114. Getting 100hp out of a Evo is very easy, and it's in a 550lb bike!

@albertwoodeasy9021 3 года назад

Had one, will miss it. Love your vids.

@martinmizfitcruz4975 3 года назад

I personally own a 883 and I love it! Yeah I've gotten made fun of but idc lol what I love about them is that if I want more power I can convert it.. so gives you that real biker feel, work on your own bike and mod it how you want too.

@parkersgarage4216 3 года назад

My sportster is my Swiss Army knife. I have a custom set up like a 72 w bags. A sportster has a soul that’s for sure. That evo while at a stop light let’s you know it’s alive. I love it

@simms196 3 года назад

I have 2 Sportsters 02 883 & 08 1200 Custom both bikes are nice middle weight cruisers, not too heavy or sluggish. If I ever do start touring the 883 will be the one that gets traded in on a bagger. The 1200 is a keeper.

@life_behind_bars 3 года назад

My first bike was a 1988 XLH 883 Sporty. I was 18 and I loved that bike. Wish I could find it so I could buy it back. It would make a great project bike for those cold Iowa winters.

@stevenreyes8330 3 года назад

Awesome vid Jon. I agree about this being a girls bike in the sense of size. Harley themselves advertise this and the 883 with women riding them. Is it just for girls? No,ofc not but for those intimidated by the size and weight of the other bikes, the sportster is a reminder they have smaller bikes too. I’ve seen women on road glides and road kings as well. Let’s see more women on bikes period so 😀😃

@bratkid1963 3 года назад

What is the exhaust on it? Sounds awesome 👍😎

@clayton203 2 года назад

It’s how they are set up, If you have the set in instead of the set on look, totally changes the character of it, and tank lift, gives it a chopper look

@kreator8492 4 месяца назад

I love the 48 for riding around city and local rodes

@davidelizabeth4933 3 года назад

Could the Sportster be the DRZ of cruisers? 🤔 👨‍👩‍👧❤

@stevecrawford7814 3 года назад

1965 I wanted a Sportster so bad. XLCH was bad ass fast.

@RoadRashHD 3 года назад

I love my Iron 1200,she is a blast to ride

@geraldscott4302 29 дней назад

I'd like to have a 48, with the standard narrow 19 inch front end. That huge front tire has a lot ow rotating mass, and adds a lot of unsprung weight to the front end. It must handle like a dump truck. Plus it looks a bit ridiculous on such an otherwise small bike.

@williamcolon5393 3 года назад

My first bike ever was a 2009 sportster custom. It was quick. But not fun on the interstate. So now i bought a 2006 sporty. But i kept my electra glide and roadking classics with 80" evos too.

@christopher7310 3 года назад

I would actually take out a loan just to buy a brand new 48 if it came with mid controls. I love the look and sound of it. I just hate forward controls

@Mormod88 3 года назад

you can change it and install mid controls, there are 4-5 positions you can change your controls

@BluesHarpBiker 3 года назад

Sportster is my favorite bike.

@markbaum9615 3 года назад

I like that color too....however, you seem to be trying to convince yourself that you like it....I know it's just a stepping stone and I think you'll come out ahead on this flipster

@the_kingd0m 7 месяцев назад

You almost lost me at the beginning when you started off by calling it a girls bike, then you put a twist on your statement and agreed it's not, its anyone's bike and a fuckin great bike at that

@winduncan9818 3 года назад

As a guy that has never rode a Harley I think the 48 looks great. But I just can't live with the tank range. Wouldn't even get me to lunch places and back home.

@jasongraham3488 3 года назад

883 and 1200 have different heads, and different final drive ratio.

@upsidedowndog1256 3 года назад

According to my wife ALL bikes are "chick bikes"!

@benderbender1233 3 года назад

🤘😎

@BikerBabeBeth 3 года назад

Word!

@upsidedowndog1256 3 года назад

@@BikerBabeBeth She rides a VStrom. I ride an SV1000S. She keeps going where I cannot. But I can get to the point of her exploration quicker. And then.....wait until she gets back.

@hunterledbetter8262 3 года назад

As a 6 foot 5 240 lb man that owns that exact bike. It’s not a girls bike

@matrox Месяц назад

One of the coolest bikes out there. I have had 2.

@talkingrock7011 3 года назад

Their bread and butter seller for over 60 years , and I have seen some big men riding them the only nick they had was the AMF years

@benderbender1233 3 года назад

SPORTSTER RULE!!

@joeleverett8728 3 года назад

I’ve been looking for a forty-eight but they’re going for 6k plus around here which is too rich for my tastes. Seems like the market for them is hotter than regular sportsters.

@WestVirginiaCope 3 года назад

I'd still love my 48 if I hadn't test rode a 110 and a couple 114s. It's still fun, but I know what I'm missing now lol

@johnh282 2 года назад

What exhaust is on that beauty

@gancikmobile8180 2 года назад

Girls bike? You must be crazy bro, the 48 is a monster!!

@northrider8628 3 года назад

My wife has a slim s, so it is a girl's bike. 🤣 i have no problem being seen ridding it😁 i had a 2012 chrome yellow 48 and it was a guy's bike. The wife didn't care if see was seen ridding it...🤔 come to think of it bikes don't care who rides them 🤣🤣🤣 given the chance/Money i would buy a nother 48 it really is a fun bike to own...

@Paul20661 3 года назад

Awesome !!! Love it,great bike ❤️

@UnforgivenRiderNz 3 года назад

The only harley I WONT ride is the live wire. Nothing against it just don't like it

@pablocruz74 3 года назад

Definitely love my iron 1200 I like the simplesty of the bike

@imto5 2 года назад

If it doesn’t matter why still call it a “girls “ bike

@rrm80916 3 года назад

Miss my Sporty sometimes.

@ChadGrimes 3 года назад

The market in your area must be far different than me. Cheapest HD48 within 500mi is 8k, I can get Japanese cruisers for 2 to 5k all day.

@mickeywilson8885 3 года назад

Same here, and with that price difference it's a no brainer.

@marka2510 3 года назад

That's because used Sportsters hold their value more than Japanese cruisers. It's called the laws of supply and demand. Go get that Japanese cruiser if that's what you want. Harley's have the cool factor that no Japanese cruiser will ever have.

@mickeywilson8885 3 года назад

The fact that sportsters hold their value, just means that you pay more for them. As for the cool factor, it probably depends on who you're trying to impress.

@ChadGrimes 3 года назад

Wasn't really commenting on how cool or uncool Harleys are, but starting that they are not the same cost in my area.

@ailtosantos1975 3 года назад

Good for you John .

@ragimundvonwallat8961 3 года назад

sportster is the last real HD ...its the equivalent of mustang for ford. thas the only one i'd buy

@hmongmeskas7445 3 года назад

I have one 2015 harley davidson 48. Cool bike 👍

@MA-xh4ru Месяц назад

A “girls bike” what does that even mean? There are thousands and thousands of women who owns st’s, big ass roadsters and adventure bikes. It’s not a matter of girls or men bike. It’s a matter what are you looking for for your needs in a bike. Get up to date it’s 2024 arghhhhh

@anthonyskrzec6881 3 года назад

Sportser is probably only harley I would own they are nice looking bikes imo but under powered and not a fan of the insane amount of shaking 😂 makes it unpleasant to drive on long trips

@mickeywilson8885 3 года назад

The vibration on the rigid-mounted ones was vicious, and the exhaust was so loud that after an extended ride it would take a couple of hours to get your hearing back. The rubber-mounted sportsters do not vibrate and the new exhaust is quiet as a Honda. (The one in the video has after-market exhaust.). You're right though that the power is nothing special.

@thepunisher9443 Год назад

48 is not a girl bike it’s just a fun bike that it

@brockclouser1500 3 года назад

Damn if that 48 is a girls bike what’s my 883 😓

@goatkiller91 3 года назад

Bro if thats you in your dp bangin wheelies who gives a fuck if its a 883 lol im jist starting into the stunt game and got a 1200 hopefully be up on 1 wheel by end of the riding season here in canada!

@brockclouser1500 3 года назад

@@goatkiller91 that’s me 😓😓🤣🤣

@joeyates1428 3 года назад

If I could find one on the cheap, I'd take it for a around towner

@SaurianSoul 3 года назад

Up here in Canada I couldn't gaze upon a used Sportster for under $6000. I can pickup mint metric cruisers for cheap any day of the year. Not disagreeing with you just crying in Canadian. I imagine Harleys of all kinds are cheaper down there.

@matrox Месяц назад

1200 is much quicker than the 883. The 1200 is a quick bike for someone at about 175lbs or so.

@misterpogi1352 3 года назад

I ride a sportster. I don’t need a road glide to go to the grocery store.

@paulaadams5217 2 года назад

Well said🙏🇦🇺

@spencergaines5127 3 года назад

Definitely not a woman's bike. It's a small persons bike. Saying it is a woman's bike is saying a ninja 250 300 400 650 is a womans bike because they're small and not a quick bike.

@Stephenhaake 3 года назад

Those are cool but I'll take a nice Road King any day

@russcoaus2043 3 года назад

Hi bro great stuff nice bar hopper.?👍

@lowcountryrob170 3 года назад

Girls bikes? You mean girls like Little Bihh, Dani Pray, Blondie? Girls who can do things with pretty much any bike they get on that would embarrass a lot of men? I hate when people call something a girls bike, especially here on the east coast where we have a lot of females who can outride most of the men. The Sportster has been in production longer than most of those idiots have been alive, and for good reason. Just because you can’t ride the bike you own doesn’t mean you get to call the bike you should have bought first a girls bike. SMDH. Great vid.

@JonsMotoGarage 3 года назад

Exactly! Well said, brotha!

@bobbyvegas666 3 года назад

Had one great bike

@DS-nw4eq 2 года назад

Say girl’s bike one more time…

@larrylong4407 11 месяцев назад

Girls ride the bigger ones too are they girls bike too HD to much info from people that don't know much about a real motorcycle ?

@jeffreysmit4025 3 года назад

I love the 48 but that thanks is just too small

@AlphaT2Delta 10 месяцев назад

1200cc girls bike what about rest of the world where 100 to 200 cc bike pretty common

@Kevnadian 3 года назад

Joanne's Moto Garage

@Paul20661 3 года назад

@mojomoto259 Год назад

"girls bike" *sigh* lol

@dbwgoblue74 3 года назад

Why would you overpay for an overpriced bike that you know right out of the gate you're gonna have to dump a bunch more money in just to make it comparable to something you can get for a lot less brand new off the show room floor??

@markdurham3048 3 года назад

It’s culture over logic.

@JonsMotoGarage 3 года назад

You don't necessarily over pay. I pick sportsters up on the used market for the same price (and sometimes less) than your metric alternatives. Ultimately, comes down to personal preference. 💯👌

@loumartinez33 3 года назад

There's no such thing as a girls bike! Only morons who probably got up-sold into buying a bigger bike will talk smack about Harley sportsters. Real Harley owners respect every bike rider!

@cb9a 3 месяца назад

not a chicks bike matter of fact im getting rid of my streetglide and prob getting a 48 down the road

@americanhooligans 2 года назад

Lol 1200cc is somehow a girl's bike? What girls ride 1200cc engines? Not many lol usually 650cc and maybe 883 sportster. Barely you see women riding something that big.

@g.q8622 3 месяца назад

Girl's bike,that's not what your wife said.😅😅😅😅

@rejeannesmith6829 3 года назад

Only issue is it’s 2 slow

@kevinlowe6638 3 года назад

You'll still get a ticket at it's top end of 105 mph, fast enough.

@Thesusoperator 3 года назад

What is a girls bike?

@dbwgoblue74 3 года назад

Indian blows away Harley at the same price point.

@GaryJ11 5 месяцев назад

You said at the beginning of the video "this is a girl's bike 100 percent" ... twice haha. And went on to say you thought it was "whack" that ppl call it a girls bike. So you're whack? What's going on here Jon?