Harley-Davidson XR1200 - Page 2

marko138 · 03-07-2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

The bike is uber fuckin howt!!! I sat on one of those and the 1125 the other day. BOTH FUCKIN BOMB

but what the fuck do I know... I ride cruisers...

Probably more than a lot of these jabrones.

Adeptus_Minor · 03-07-2009, 07:41 AM

I gave it another look on Harley's webpage.
I guess I can see the charm of it... like the old racers.
Can't say I'd take it over a new VMax, but then again there's the matter of the nearly 7k price difference.

marko138 · 03-07-2009, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

I gave it another look on Harley's webpage.
I guess I can see the charm of it... like the old racers.
Can't say I'd take it over a new VMax, but then again there's the matter of the nearly 7k price difference.

Yeah...I thought this thing was reasonably priced for something that says Harley Davidson on the tank.

Adeptus_Minor · 03-07-2009, 08:18 AM

Agreed.
Perhaps the average Harley buyer isn't going to suffer with the current economic situation, but adding a lower cost line can't hurt.

No Worries · 03-07-2009, 07:00 PM

Motorcycle Consumer News tested the XR1200 in their March, 2009 issue. Here's some of their good comments: "...vastly more sporty in concept than any previous Sportster..., 22 HP more than the XL1200 Nightster tested in 2007, ...our best stop was an impressive 109.5', a 40% stiffer and 3.3 pound lighter swingarm, pulls strongly from 1,500 rpm and power continues strongly to redline (7,000) without tapering off, and we were very impressed with the bike's handling and suspension compliance."

And the bad: "finding neutral at a stop can take forever, 580 pounds fully fueled, we weren't fond of the optional anti-theft system, the footpegs place the rider's feet considerably rearward, and cornering clearance could be improved."

And they summed it up: "It stops shorter than any Buell we tested", and "it sticks like glue on fast sweepers so you can close on unsuspecting sportbikes", and "The XR1200 is a fun bike to ride on twisty roads, and in the hands of a fast rider will give a good account of itself in the company of other sportbikes."

Sounds like a Harley that I would actually like to own.

marko138 · 03-26-2009, 12:56 PM

I snapped a pic of this bad boy while at the dealer this week.

nhgunnut · 03-26-2009, 01:37 PM

OK I ride a cruiser (V92C) I personally believe that the Sportster is the best looking best looking of all of HD's air cooled machines. the XR looks rather like a sport bike for an old guy.. Oh wait I a, an old guy

fnfalman · 03-26-2009, 02:03 PM

The April 09 issue of Playboy compares the XR1200 to the Aprilia Tuono. I wrote the editor an email saying that they should stay away from the motorcycle commentary business and concentrate on porns.

marko138 · 03-26-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fnfalman

The April 09 issue of Playboy compares the XR1200 to the Aprilia Tuono. I wrote the editor an email saying that they should stay away from the motorcycle commentary business and concentrate on porns.

Probably a good move.

SteveP · 03-26-2009, 09:48 PM

I sat on one in Daytona and I'm totally sold. Not sure if I'll ever own one, but it sure is a cool bike.

03-07-2009, 07:41 AM	#12
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	I gave it another look on Harley's webpage. I guess I can see the charm of it... like the old racers. Can't say I'd take it over a new VMax, but then again there's the matter of the nearly 7k price difference. __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

03-07-2009, 08:18 AM	#14
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	Agreed. Perhaps the average Harley buyer isn't going to suffer with the current economic situation, but adding a lower cost line can't hurt. __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

03-26-2009, 01:37 PM	#17
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	OK I ride a cruiser (V92C) I personally believe that the Sportster is the best looking best looking of all of HD's air cooled machines. the XR looks rather like a sport bike for an old guy.. Oh wait I a, an old guy __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

03-26-2009, 02:03 PM	#18
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	The April 09 issue of Playboy compares the XR1200 to the Aprilia Tuono. I wrote the editor an email saying that they should stay away from the motorcycle commentary business and concentrate on porns. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

03-07-2009, 07:00 PM	#15
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Motorcycle Consumer News tested the XR1200 in their March, 2009 issue. Here's some of their good comments: "...vastly more sporty in concept than any previous Sportster..., 22 HP more than the XL1200 Nightster tested in 2007, ...our best stop was an impressive 109.5', a 40% stiffer and 3.3 pound lighter swingarm, pulls strongly from 1,500 rpm and power continues strongly to redline (7,000) without tapering off, and we were very impressed with the bike's handling and suspension compliance." And the bad: "finding neutral at a stop can take forever, 580 pounds fully fueled, we weren't fond of the optional anti-theft system, the footpegs place the rider's feet considerably rearward, and cornering clearance could be improved." And they summed it up: "It stops shorter than any Buell we tested", and "it sticks like glue on fast sweepers so you can close on unsuspecting sportbikes", and "The XR1200 is a fun bike to ride on twisty roads, and in the hands of a fast rider will give a good account of itself in the company of other sportbikes." Sounds like a Harley that I would actually like to own.

03-26-2009, 09:48 PM	#20
SteveP Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Moto: The v-twin trifecta Posts: 437	I sat on one in Daytona and I'm totally sold. Not sure if I'll ever own one, but it sure is a cool bike.