• SuperSpruce@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    I was at a HD dealership recently trying to find out why so many people like Harleys. I test rode a Sportster 48, and then the salesperson tried to direct me to a Nightster. I think I sat on it but I declined to ride it because I didn’t want to be riding a 93hp bike after just a month of experience riding a slow 250. Definitely want to try one out sometime next year though.

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      1 year ago

      The Nightster is leaps and bounds above the 48. I cam certainly understand not wanting to jump from a 250 to a 975! One thing that helps me there is the different riding modes, it feels like a 250 when it’s in rain mode.

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        1 year ago

        The Sportster 48 is technically a 1200. One that makes less power than a 650, but still a 1200.

        If I test ride I’ll definitely try out all the modes.