Motorcyclist review of Harley 1200 Roadster...

[bad Chad]

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2016-harley-davidson-roadster-first-ride-review-sportsters

Still think I would rather have a v9.

[Lcarlson]

I'm a former Sportster owner (2006 1200 Custom) and I find that review to be about as luke warm as it could be -- everything else is better BUT it's a Harley. I enjoyed my Sporty for what it was, but this evaluation is not likely to win many new converts. And if it's accurate, it shouldn't.

[mjptexas]

I'm a former Sportster owner (2006 1200 Custom) and I find that review to be about as luke warm as it could be -- everything else is better BUT it's a Harley. I enjoyed my Sporty for what it was, but this evaluation is not likely to win many new converts. And if it's accurate, it shouldn't.

Actually the Roadster is quite a bit better than the earlier Sportsters.  Suspension wise anyway.  Now that I've gotten mine broken in I'm planning a back to back ride comaparison with my '06 Grsio this weekend (assuming it doesn't rain all weekend). I don't expect it to be better than the Griso, I just want to see how close it can get.

[Triple Jim]

Once I saw the 568 lb weight, any hope of it being sporty or my being interested in it went out the window.  Scraping at 31 degrees of lean kills my interest by itself, as well.

[Chuck in Indiana]

Well, it's a Harley for heaven's sake. What did you expect, a real motorcycle?      That said, I love the character of the Sportster engine, and would pick a sporty over an appliance any day.