Harley Iron 883 vs 1200 vs 1200 S&S vs 1275 Hammer comparison! 

I honestly don't get the sporty hate. As far as history and Harley goes, it is the most pure bred American V-twin in the harley lineup. Its reliable, and one might even say bulletproof in some cases. This is coming from someone that owns a brand new 2021 Road Glide Special, and I still love my sporty. Ill never sell her. The Sportster is the only fully air cooled model they have currently, it sounds awesome, and its what the "real bikers" road back in the day. My stage 1 sporty 1200 absolutely keeps up with my friends brand new 2021 Low Rider S. I am about to do the 120HP hammer kit to my sporty soon and I cant wait to destroy baggers on the daily. Sportsters will be cool forever!!!

I bought my first ever bike about a month ago!! It's a 1200 Nightster. I've been learning to ride. Can't wait to get on the road!

I have been having a fantastic time riding the hooligan. Love it man. But it seems like it rains more than the sun shines. Rain for the next 3 days but sunny for a few days after that.

Drags and forwards feels like being on a rowing machine

can't wait to do a cam switch on my sporty. wish I could do a 1275 kit , but the way my account is set up... definitely loving the feedback and seeing all these sporty's.

As an Iron (883 < 1200) owner, I really commend the cc change in order to enter high ways and long trips I did a trip from Guatemala to Panama on my Iron and the change to 1200 kit was a plus. It was a beautiful trip and I'm so proud of my Harley Davidson crossing "Las Americas" like a king, my Iron never failed, never stopped. 😎✌️

Great video Mr. Head. Always fun to ride someone else’s bike just to see all the customizing that you didn’t do on your own! Haha. I’ve commented before that I buy used bikes because they pick me. Someone has already done things I would have done and started the project for me. Great job as usual, hope you are enjoying the new career!!!! Pete

god bless Blockhead - I have been waiting for someone to do this comparison so I can shop for engine upgrades for my 883. Thanks man!

I have the basic 1275 hammer kit in my garage next to my bike. I've only had it a week, plan on starting my install next weekend. Been busy but I cannot wait. I been riding my stage 1 1200C. It's very fun

this channel has definitely reignited my love for riding thanks for the great content

Captiana, just hammers it coming out of the park 😂on the OG. That was the coolest part of the vlog. Happy belated birthday to Laurel

Really cool seeing the comparison between different sportster! That OG though. That thing just looks sick!!

Great video and very informative, I like how everyone rode each bike then commented on it, just like how car magazines do it. The Sportster was always cool and I always loved Harley for their look and sound (except the touring bikes)

I’m loving my ‘21 883 but I know I’m going to do the conversion someday. Love your channel

I prefer mid controls. Had a Sportster with forwards and that was the thing I hated the most. I am 6' tall too. I like the 1275, but just couldn't justify spending that much.

Yo Blockhead, I have been riding for 55 years I have never owned a Sportster I have always appreciated the simplistic look of the Motorsickle. I have ridden many, each time was it an uncomfortable experience like riding a fence rail. I am anxious to demo the new Sportster S with the Revolution Max engine. You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda Valkyrie. Keep the Shiny Side Up.

Very well done. Comprehensive. And fun to watch. Thank you.

Just found you guys and love the content already. I have a 96 sporty with 100 HP 1250 hammer kit and love the reliability of the whole bike.

Happy Birthday Laurel !!! Need to get CaptainAna the 1200 kit and do a before and after video with her thoughts. 👍

Installed Burly easy pull clutch thingy. Made quite a difference.

wOw ! .... now that is a beautiful garage ! Maybe a bit of a hassle to move them around to ride the one on the front row... but what a nice problem to have! I own two; one of which is a H-DTrike so I have to clear the garage to ride the trike .... but like I said ... its a nice problem to have. I rode a 1976 900CC Sportster from my home in TEXAS to Colorado when I was a young man. I have not wanted to ride a Sportster since that trip.(hahaha)... I enjoyed the "builds" and todays opinions .... THANKs for Sharing !!! Was Zuko down for his nap ??

Drag bars and rearsets on my 1200c. I had forwards before, and have ridden sporties with mids(and you're right- squatty potty), but the rearsets are so much more comfortable, for me anyway.

FU Sportster vs goldzilla would be a hoot 🤙great video as always my dude 👌

Hadn't watched the channel in a long time, saw this in my feed today. Holy cow man you've definitely done a lot with the OG. I wouldn't have recognized it.

Love the old school with the hammer! Beautiful bike! OG fits it!

Riding cool bikes with cool friends. Nice video man.

Love my '99 883. Put viking bags and eagle lights leds all around. Not done yet, but it's so much fun to ride. Now the question is which big bore kit to do when I get that money saved up. Oh and I'm 6'4". Think bars are next tho for a more comfortable position.

The OG is 120 hrsprs, we had this discussion in the comments, the paint job adds 9 hrsprs. Stop misleading people Block 🙄

I've been searching for a video of this through and through RU-vid and thank God I already subscribed to you channel and then I got recommendation when I was watched some riding video with stage 4 for sportsters. Thank you Mr.blockhead

My 2002 Orange and Black 883r is getting this conversion as we speak. I've had sportbikes all my life since age 17, best bike I've ever ridden is the Sportster.

My boy just bought a Sportster 883 that he wants to put apes and forward controls on. I will send him this video, it should help him decide how to custom his bike. Thanks for sharing!

Ahh man this video is SO bad ass!!! Keep up the good work!!

Love this video really helps because I’m looking to get a sportster as my first bike

Haha. Glad you clarified the other sportster in the garage. I was like wait..what..ohhhh. 😂

How could I miss that video for so so long! Thanks for your work and efforts you put in.

7 bikes in the garage…….life goals!!!

took me solid like 1-2 mins to realise the hat Aaron was wearing was RSSV and not Ass V.

I love this!! Great job!

Only been riding for a couple of months my 883 '16 but I love it each day even more. Maybe I'll updated more towards the OG, power wise. But for now I'm focused on how it looks and what it needs upgraded (saddlebags, seat, light, etc)

Currently own a 2006 Victory Hammer 100ci Stage 1 80hp 103tq. Looking at a 2007 CVO Dyno with a ProCharger. I'd love to see the dyno on that bike. Had a 2004 Buell XB12R 103hp 84tq atw.

Can you please rank the clutch lever pull stiffness for each of those? as in 1 is lightest (like Pan America / Sportster S) and 5 is like the new m8 softail and 10 is stiff as f**k

@blockhead hey man! Love your channel and everything you’re doing. Just curious, is that the crooked can brewery in Winter Garden you’re at?

Nothing like a 1275 Hammer..Blockhead..good job. You can squeeze 130 horses..Trust me..and above..the clutch is stiff as a 2×4....We need a 6 speed..better fuel mileage..Mines been to Arizona and Ohio..lots of passing power. I run 4" Cobra neighbor haters..Awesome..good job.

Not sure if you ever did a price breakdown but what was cost for the hammer and the hooligan kits with everything you put into it?

I am wondering what the difference would be between a stock 1200 and an 883 with the big bore???

I have an 02 883 and I plan to put the S&S 1200 hooligan in it. Can't wait

Im curious whats going on with the blue cruiser bike that was closest to you at the end of the video in the garage. So many bikes! I wish i had a garage haha.

any leads on any predator 3 seat or a saddleman step up for a road king

Anna's set up with the addition of crash bars BUT The Hammer kit.

That red and black is smoking 👍🏽

Man, been looking for another 1200 to cafe. Ivr been finding a whole butt ton of 883's for cheap cheap... very tempted to be down another week or 2, get an 883 and just big bore it.

The higher bars and the forward controls are for me. I'm trying to get my new Honda in that direction, but the after-market hasn't caught up to the new Rebel 1100DCT yet. I really like Aaron's bike.

Don't like dragbars,would like a Sportster like the FK You Sportster but with mini apes or Z bars

Great video. I found your website after seeing Shadetree talking about you .

Great video 👍

Now you gotta drag race the OG vs Goldzilla to see the stack up 😎

Delicious sportster content!

Looking for som help and advise. I love this video, Im looking at buying my first HD and the thought that you can build the iron 883 up as time goes on is encouraging. Im 6ft tall 200lbs and ive got buddies that tell me the bike is too small for me. Of course they all have baggers and low riders. I am curious tho, i know stock the 883 will be stuck in the rear and cant keep up with the big boys. But im looking for cost/performance comparison for a 883 kitted with either a 1200 s&s or a 1250 kit vs a stock sportster 1200. Any help, guidance and knowledge is appreciated im a baller on a budget and usually build my projects over time.

If clutch weight is an issue, why not go hydro :)

Did you all start out your ride in Florida? Looks like Louisiana.

On the 1275 hammer big bore, do you have a heating issue? Heard they tend to run really warm, if not careful could having over heating issues

If you may, I have a 2013 sports 1200c, with stock pipes, would love to have you tell me a good deep sound ing pipes I should look for , somewhere around some shorts shots thanking you in advance

When’s the 1450cc sportster coming in

Dude no freaking way I was just looking for a video like this

ANNA! Do you like the vented windshield on the road warrior? I'm thinking about picking it up!

Meanwhile, im just trying to get my 77 ironhead on the road, hoping itll be reliable.

Nice comparison

Did you change the rear coil ignition if so what too.

We need a side by side pull of all them

Not that anyone asked. But I love Sporties, so i must share mine. My Iron 1200 named "American Sports" with the red/white/blue AMF design has: Stage I- Bassani Radial Sweepers, Kuryakyn Hypercharger ES, FP3 tune Screamin' Eagle Performance Clutch (future proofing for upcoming Stage II cams) Legends Revo 13" shocks "More Forward" Mid controls. (perfect in-between for mids and forwards, I'm 6' and love it) Kuryakyn adjustable levers (made the performance clutch easier to pull in) Saddleman Step up seat with red stitch Memphis Shades Cafe fairing (looks better and blocks more wind than stock fairing) Red base LED headlight (lights are white, body of headlight red) LED signals with smoked lenses. Sissy Bar Red foot pegs, clutch peg. Red bolt hardware. I've put so much work in the bike, everything done myself (nothing has been difficult). But I love the Irons, man. Love how customaziable it is and I love how easy it is to whip it around down town city riding. Note: The memphis shades cafe fairing blocks a noticeable amount of more wind than the original fairing. Makes hopping on the hwy a lot easier. Before I hated going over 75 mph for any amount of time, I'd just get beat up. But the memphis shades cafe fairing, I can go 90 before feeling I'm getting beat up after.

Happy birthday Laurel!

I have a 2017 Roadster(XL1200CX) with a stage 4 and Bassani 2 to 1 road rage pipes. It goes.

Now ready for a bagger addition! Lets put on the mileage! 103 107 114?

Both the 883s are firggin Stunning Gorgeous Bikes! Great design...

now puting a turbo on the FU OG !!!!!!!

Did you film this in viera fl?

not a big fan of the tank being raised. just seems to ruin the lines of the bike. love the color of the bike for sure.

old video but I had a 48' with forward controls and drag bars and wasnt a fan. I'm 5'10 and just felt awkard. Same bars on mid controls is great. Or forward controls with high bars was great, nbut the combo of low bars and feet forward felt off

how much was it to put the full stage 4 kit on it?

Happy birthday Laurel

Great video!

I thought the giveaway sportster was a 1250

What do you use for a headset to talk to eachother?

Man if I had the money I want to buy the 1200

My biggest doubt in this planet is should I buy the s and s or should I buy hammer performance for a 1200custom , i am from India, suppose as you say if we buy the s and s and something happens to any part of the engine what will I do , I mean in terms of a warranty or replacement of a part.? It would be so good if an expert as yourself would give an idea.

What bars were on the 883

Great video thx

I wanna dub the OG as "Bloody Barron"

Where did you find forward controls that works with 2 into 1 exhaust?

Forgot about the Sucker Punch ❤️💜

My favourite bike red one😍😍

Sweet bomb shell is kinda real meh interested in the painter

I am doing the 1275 with my new 2020 883

How is that 1275 only making 88 foot pounds of torque The basic conversion when you do it to an 883 is supposed to make 80 torque at 3k rpm i’ve seen dynos of them making over 120 torque

Man that S&S hooligan kit is really depressing considering it doesn’t make anymore power than a basically stock 1200.

Great video Block thanks 😊

I am so Jealous that you know people that you can trust to ride each others bikes. I have always had a bad experience every time someone tried my rides= Road Bikes, Snowmobiles and Off road bikes. Even with seasoned riders. I love riding other bikes so I always go to the factory ride tours to ride other bikes and not have to let someone ride mine.

This makes me miss my 48.

im 6"2and I want 883 would forward con make it better for me to ride

Half the links for that 883 giveaway are dead