Harley-Davidson introduces Sportster Iron 883Filed under: Motorcycles
Click above for high-res image gallery of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Iron 883
Sales of Harley-Davidson's line of Big Twin motorcycles have taken an unfortunate nosedive as of late, a fact directly attributable to the current recession here in the United States. Most new motorcycles, especially those costing as much as some small cars, are discretionary purchases, so HD is understandably working hard on new models with a lower price point, the latest of which is the Iron 883. This new bike enters HD's Dark Custom series and is therefore completely blacked-out. Available colors are Black Denim and Brilliant Silver Denim, both of which feature a distinctive matte finish that's perfect for their design ethos.This new steed is based on the entry-level Sportster platform and starts at $7,899, which is a full $2,000 cheaper than its larger sibling, the Nightster 1200. The two Sportsers share the same basic design, including a slammed suspension complete with front fork gaiters, solo saddle and foldaway side-mounted license plate holder. The main difference between the two machines lies in the displacement of the fuel-injected V-twin engine, with the new Iron making use of the smaller 883cc jugs, and in the use of 13-spoke wheels on the Iron 883 in lieu of laced rims. It's definitely an attractive machine and we think it should do pretty well with its relatively low base price and guaranteed trade-in value.Gallery: 2009 Harley-Davidson Iron 883[Source: Harley-Davidson]Continue reading Harley-Davidson introduces Sportster Iron 883Harley-Davidson introduces Sportster Iron 883 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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