Probably more than a lot of these jabrones.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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