HI everyone.
Alex here from Victoria Australia. Just saying Hi and hope to get some info from you all re 1200 Sportsters.
take care

Hi Alex,
Welcome to the forum. I hear that Victoria Australia is a beautiful place! Sporties are nice. Lets see some pics of the homeland. Is that where Victoria Falls is? Tell your buds about the forum the more the merrier.

Glider

Welcome from Germany! Let's see some pics of your Sporty.....my first Harley was a 1200 Sporty too!

Yo Alex , welcome to HRF . From Phoenix , Az . USA

Hello everyone. what are your thoughts on the 1200 sporty as an entry bike for a 50 yo male. Too small or should I start with the 883 all advice welcome.
Hope you all have a great christmas. yours will be white ours will be record heatwave and bushfire. Oh well cold beer will help.

I liked my 1200 Sport.... but the Street Bob I have now is much easier and more comfy to ride.
The best is to ride some different models and see what's the best for you and what you like....

I'm jealous that you can ride now.... we have nothing but rain!

Hi sweeniescreek,
Welcome aboard! Is this your first bike? Do you plan on long rides or just around town? Point is like MrsB suggested ride as many as you can and see which ones you like. Around town the sporty is great it might be a little uncomfortable on a long trip. This is where the bigger bikes are better they are more comfortable. It depends on your riding habits and your $$$$. If you plan on riding a passenger the bigger bike is better. I do see a few people when they buy a sporty they upgrade to a bigger bike within a year. Either way get in where you can it is a lot of fun to ride. If this is your first bike it is very advisable to take a riders safety class this will give your many good tips for riding safely. Hope this helps

Keep us posted and ride safe.

Big Lenny