Harley Davidson Iron 883 (XL883N) FULL review and TEST RIDE! 

883 is the kind of bike to own forever, even if you get a bigger one.

The Sportster is not a bike to buy if you want to ride fast. The 883 is the epitome of a true Harley Davidson motorcycle experience. If you need to go fast then you likely haven’t been riding that long to be able to tell what is a great experience on a motorcycle. Nothing beats the sound that this engine creates either. Pure Harley Davidson.

I hope the 883 never goes away

I love your honest reviews!! Very helpful and unbiased!! So rare for many of the Bike reviews on youtube😁

Watched this video and took the plunge on buying a 2k 2014 883, my first bike since a gsxr750 20 years ago, love the bike, love the brand and even love the seat, plenty quick enough for uk roads, thanks for my pre purchase review…

I have one… it’s faster than a 2 door caddy. The front wheel will come off the ground in second if you hit it right. It’s light and just right for your daily commute. I love it!!! I wanted the 48 but i didn’t need 1200cc…

Excellent review. Informative, funny, no stuttering, no redundancy of information, and it felt a little personal in a good way as well like he’s a buddy.

I bought this bike and I love it, I get a lot of compliments it’s unbelievable 💯👊🏾

The thing a new owner MUST ABSOLUTELY DO FIRST is place the mirrors under the bars. You cannot see a THING with the factory setup. And it doesn’t cost a dime to do.

About to buy a 2021 883 come Thursday. First bike I’ve ever officially owned. I couldn’t be more excited. The seat isn’t too bad, definitely going to look into changing it. But 100% changing the mirrors asap. Couldn’t see for shit on my test ride. 😂 thank you for the honest review!

Traded in my 2015 vulcan 650 for a 2021 iron 883 exact same color and graphic and all! I love it.

883 is my very first motorcycle bike. Awesome review.

Just bought today the 2022 and I love the bike. I'm a male 5.5 and i'm like a girl i think but for me it's ok. You just made a great job with your video and I appreciate it a lot. I came from driving a Honda Shadow and for me this is good to have as a first Harley. Besides, I jus drive it to go about 10 miles not every single day. Thank you for your video. Really helpful!

Thanks for your review. I just bought this bike and I must say the seat is fine for me. It is comfortable.

About the seat, I love the seat. As a female I find the seat super comfortable. My husband changed his seat on his bike because the same reason you talked about. But I will always choose this seat. The cushion between my legs is part of what I like. So yes men don’t love the bulky-ness but I do.

Just bought my first bike first harley, its 2021 iron 883 I'm glad I did

Just got my 2021 883 and I honestly love the seat! Gonna switch my mirrors out asap like you recommended.

Looks like a good buy! I would have a matte finish same everything and flat but raised badge instead of a sticker - have a liking for raised badges!

I literally just bought a 2021 black denim Iron 883 today, I’ve been riding since I was a kid, but I really like this bike

I am coming from the world of sport bikes... I am done with railing... This bike is perfect for the type of riding I am down for now. I do not have a problem getting it up to speed quickly.

We like the seat. My daughter bought one. I like it and I’m used to a street bob 114.

if i could afford it i would choose iron 883 or 48, but for now it's just a dream for me. super cool motorcycle👍

I literally just got mine today from timms , it's supposed to come Thursday

I was unsure of the seat at the beginning of the my first ride on mine... but the seat grows on you. I agree about the mirrors. I am still trying to figure out a fix for that. I am hoping moving them down low will fix that.

I would prefer the 883 over the 1200 because the 1200 has a gap between the seat and the fuel tank. The 883 has a different seat which hides that gap. I've never owned a Sportster, but have always loved them. I've owned 16 motorcycles, three of which were Harleys, two Heritages and a Tri Glide and I'd still love to own a 883. When we travel we ride 400 to 500 per day, but we take breaks every hour or hour an a half, and we never travel faster than 65mph and a Sportster can do that just fine. LONG LIVE THE SPORTSTER!!!

I am 6, and I never had issues with the seat or the riding posture.

I’ve wanted an iron for years, I hope I get to own one some day.

If you don’t flip those mirrors right off the dealer floor, you’ll see nothing but shoulders and arms lol. But it’s such a beautiful machine. It’s the quintessential Harley to me

My first bike was a 2015 883 iron! I didn't know how to a motorcycle but I taught myself on the 883. I'm a small guy 5ft 4, so it fit right for me. I rode from Kansas City to Oklahoma and Arkansas on it with no problems! But yes the stock seat sucks! I ended up getting a different seat that was more comfortable. I got a lot of compliments on my 883. It is slow but it will take off faster than the Street Glide but eventually the Street Glide will catch me. I got rid of it and bought a naked sports bike. Loved the sport bike but their were times I wished I still had the 883 to just to cruise on. I'm thinking about getting another 883. They are better than what people think. Top speed is only 110 after you break it in. Not fast but not exactly slow either.

I’ve never been on a motorcycle nor do I know how to ride one but I love this bike. This makes me want to learn to ride. Standing at 5’2 idk if I can even ride one lol.

Have Mercy I hope they live on long enough for me to get one I'm both on a budget and first bike so the sportser is my bike I hope it lives on for a year or two subscribed to ya channel awesome look forward for more

Has it got a gear indicator and does it keep your lumbar upright

Fantastic review!

Thank you for your review I'm looking to get my first bike and learn how to ride, It's good to know that seat needs to be replaced 😃.

Just bought mine 2 days ago! 🔥👌

I love this type 883 thank you for make the video

i drive a 2000 electors glide ultra and that is too much bike most days. would love to get a iron

I am in love with the bike.

I really want to learn how to ride a motorcycle because these 883’s are beautiful

I got an 883 two months ago as a first bike... now I want a Fatboy thou not sure if that is advisable since I've heard they are harder to corner with and control.

I’d like to see review of 883 vs Indian scout 60

I think it's an awesome looking bike. I would have it as a second bike in my stable next to my dyna fat bob 😎

Hi Good day, Since this bike doesn't have fuel gage , is there any tools or gage i can buy for me to know if i still have gas while cruising? I badly need it so i have 100% full confidence to cruise without thinking the gas

I’ve got a 2003 883 Hugger as my “light” cruiser. Perfect around town. For the Highway I’ve got a softail but the Sportster is a go to for daily short rides.

Just got a 2022 883 so hyped

🙂 Sportser Sportser..My friend has one and I rode it. Me being 5ft. shorty it's ok, the seat yes not comfy. Light weigh different from my 2007 Sportser XL 883L But fun to ride. Happy Trails & Thank you. Be safe Cali GooseHD Lady 🙃

Which is the best Harley Variant for entry level🤔

Hello, I am 5 Feet 4 inch height and I am planning to buy my first bike.Will this bike fits me?

Well I hope it will be there for another 2 years cuz am saving up for this bike for ages now

I just bought a 2009 Sportster. I got a good price on it and am going to spend $1,500. on Ohlin rear shocks. I have ordered a different seat. So I am going to have a smooth ride. Here are two things that people don't understand. A Harley Sportster is a very good SECOND bike. The other thing is that women might be better adapted to Harley Sportster seats due their different anatomy. 👍

I put a LaPara seat on mine and dropped those mirrors because I had the same problem with only being able to see myself out of them. In all its a nice beginner/budget bike that has near limitless customization options.

Nice looking motorcycle! Great video.

Cool video I appreciate this a lot. I’m thinking of buying this bike for my first and I’m pretty excited for it.. mental note buy a seat with it lol

Would you recommend as a first motorcycle

Can I install 180 tire kit let me know please awesome bike

Is this bike too small for frequent rides Baton Rouge to San Antonio?

Absolute beautiful 👍

I just bought this same bike 2021 iron 883 same paint scheme a week ago. I love the bike. For more power I down shift. I'm 6 foot 1. I really love the bike. I don't like the seat cause after 3 hours riding I'm sore. I bought the 883 for the price

I own a 2017 883. Male 5'11" 200lbs. I agree. Seat and exhaust. Your good too go. Saddleman makes a great longer seat that sits you back little farther. Other than that I have no issues with the riding position.

will this be a good first bike?

I’m looking forward to buying my first motorcycle can anyone offer me any tips? I’ve been looking at the iron 883.

Is this bike comfortable for someone thats 5,68 feet

The sportster actually sounds more authentic and has that old school sound compared to the newer bigger engine bikes that harley makes...

I want that Iron 883 so badly!

I don't like how the slipons are not double pipe at the end

Why don't these bikes have tachs? How do you know when to shift? Nice looking bike but doesn't look like a good fit for taller riders.

I bought the sundowner seat for mine and although it looks kind of lame, it's comfy as hell

Thanks for the video. What did you think of the 883's suspension? I had a '98 883 with longer travel suspension and I wonder how they compare? Also, HD seats aren't always the greatest. I put a sundowner seat on my 883 and I should have replaced the seat on my FLD. The 2001 Heritage had the best factory seat of the 3.

Call me crazy my friend taught me how to ride a motorcycle on his street glide and I think Harley Davidson 883 is it a phenomenal bike? It’s not built to win races it’s built for cruising. If you live in the city it’s a great bike. If you’re always on the highway it would not be a great bike.

How much should I expect to pay our the door for this?

they need to make this bike but with forward controls and higher bars. Also I'm 5' 7" coming from mid controls

Dope vid. I subbed

I just bought 2week ago,its amazing

I think whenever Harley Davidson decides to do away with the sportster or just decides to do away with the evo motor they should do a limited edition like a finial edition or something kinda like a CVO and yes I know they can’t do much to it but I think it would be awesome

A excellent entry level bike

I am going to buy this when I get older

Ive been eyeing the Iron 883 for the longest time, I'm 5ft3, is this bike easy to mod and lower? or is it good enough right off the lot for a short dude? Thanks!

Cool little bike but too expensive new for me, good thing there is a great used market

I dont care what ANYBODY says the Iron series look COOL! Theyre just like lil Bobber style bikes. Like a Manny Paquia- small and ready to kick some ass (Seat and Bars would have ro be changed out on 883 though 😂)

Had a old kz750 it was fun, 92 Suzuki 600, now looking towards this, the Kawasaki Vulcan s or the Yamaha bolt

Is this bike fast

Might get one tonight

Is this a bike for a beginner?

Theres tons of aftermarket stuff for the 883

Those are so fun to ride

I hate the exhaust on the 1200 S. I hope someone will make some pipes that will put the exhaust back down where it belongs

That's a dope bike.

Great power band, great sound…what’s not to like in a scooter?

I have this exact same bike lol... same color and all 😂😂

"it's a nice beginner bike" Aus has a 150-650cc limit for first time riders XD The Rebel 500 is currently king of the cruiser learners here in Aus

The interior is like a high-end hotel on wheels.

The 883 is a meaner looking bike then the 1200. I wish Harley made a sportster 1200 that looks like an 883. That would be dope! I am on my 3rd sportster. I have been riding the 2016 Iron 883 Since January 2016 and I am keeping this bike until it explodes.

Just bought one today.

This was my first bike. 2010

Fun, dependable & economical transportation...

The short shifter design for smaller riders. Mirrors are adjustable. And you're a little too big for the bike. Great starter bike 👍

Im 5'11, would this be a good bike to ride to school and back?

thinking this will be my first bike.

I guess I deleted my last comment ,somehow ?? I'll be paying the down payment and signing on the line this afternoon n a 2020 scorched orange -sliver flux 883. My first bike. Thinking of cobra RPT slip-ons for that Harley rumble. A new seat ,relocate the speedo and some custom wheels. That enough for now lol

Change the pipes at the dealership pre delivery...