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    Cool looking entry-level Harley

    2009 Harley Davidson Iron 883 - US$7,899

    With a defiant attitude embracing the pure essence of riding, the new Iron 883 model is the latest Harley-Davidson® Dark Custom™ motorcycle.

    Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles like the Iron 883 have stood against the grain since their introduction in 1957, when the modern rebel culture was being bred from restless veterans and hot rod pioneers. Sportster motorcycles became the starting point for many legendary choppers of the 1960s, while also getting pumped up for championship dirt racing and dare devil stunt riding in the 1970s.

    The Iron 883 model continues that rebellious tradition with responsive handling, smooth clutch effort and durable carbon reinforced drive belt while pushing the styling of motorcycling minimalism to the edge. Decked in black from fender-to-fender, the new Harley-Davidson Iron 883 motorcycle brings the beat of an 883 Evolution® engine backed up by a combo of gritty, old-school garage features like front fork gaiters, drag style handlebar and side-mount license plate holder. A ticket to ride the Iron 883 starts at just $7,899 MSRP, leaving plenty of freedom for customization.

    “The Iron 883 defies the plastic conventions of other motorcycles at this price,” said Mark-Hans Richer, Harley-Davidson Chief Marketing Officer. “It’s got old school style, a new school ride and gives the owner a platform for creative customization.”

    The black powder-coated 883cc Evolution powertrain with black covers takes the Iron 883 deep into the heart of darkness. With Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and performance tuning with a broad torque curve, the Iron 883 delivers plenty of power for the city scene. The pipes on the straight cut shorty dual exhaust flow the distinctive Harley-Davidson V-Twin sound.

    The black chopped rear fender with its combination stop/turn/tail lights shows more of the 150 mm rear tire and black, 13-spoke cast aluminum wheel, while the front tire also rides on a black wheel. The rest of the Iron 883 gets a darker-suited presence with black front forks and fender supports, fuel tank, oil tank cover, belt guard, drag style handlebar and mid mount foot controls.

    A one-piece, solo classic seat with a height of 25.3 inches fits the lone rider, while a passenger seat and a backrest in complementing black finishes can be added as accessories.

    As the latest of the Harley-Davidson Dark Custom motorcycles, the Iron 883 is stripped down and ripe for custom creativity. Dark Custom motorcycle riders have the youngest average age for Harley-Davidson buyers. Soul mates of the Iron 883 include the Nightster®, Night Train®, Cross Bones®, Fat Bob® and Street Bob® motorcycles. Check out more on Dark Custom motorcycles at www.harley-davidson.com/darkcustom.

    The Iron 883 is available in Black Denim and Brilliant Silver Denim colors.

    Iron 883 features and highlights:

    Rubber-mounted Evolution 883 cc V-Twin black powder-coated engine
    Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
    Black fuel tank with unique graphics
    Black front forks with gaiters
    Black belt guard and front fender supports
    Black, 13-spoke cast aluminum wheels, 19-inch front / 16-inch rear
    Black low rise drag style handlebar
    Black mid-mount foot controls
    Black low profile front fender
    Black chopped rear fender with combination rear stop/tail/turn lights
    Chrome staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
    Side-mounted license plate holder
    One-piece, solo Sportster classic seat
    25.3-inch seat height
    Optional Harley-Davidson Smart Security System
    Classic 3.3-gallon fuel tank
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    Convert the $ and its not so attractive.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 98tls View Post
    Convert the $ and its not so attractive.
    Just like the bike...
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    Quote Originally Posted by rainman View Post
    Just like the bike...
    Actually mate i kinda like it though the 883 thing doesnt do much for me personally,just that when you convert the $ theres so much more you could buy not to mention the fact that the resale would be as bad as a Jappa so would add up to a huge loss.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 98tls View Post
    resale would be as bad as a Jappa so would add up to a huge loss.
    Bad as ? Shit i seen 883's going for 6 k NZ$ poor saps paid 10 to 12 for them 3 or 4 thousand k ago
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    Quote Originally Posted by sinfull View Post
    Bad as ? Shit i seen 883's going for 6 k NZ$ poor saps paid 10 to 12 for them 3 or 4 thousand k ago
    Yea thats my point,considering the purchase price etc.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rainman View Post
    Just like the bike...
    X 2


    883 = styling & performance wise, good learner bike though if the law allowed it - but not for that kind of money.

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    Fuck I love reading that marketing bullshit. In saying that I bet I'd have a ball on it. Would compliment the GB quite well.

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    I reckon it's ugly as sin...even for a Harley Ferguson!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grizzo View Post
    I reckon it's ugly as sin...even for a Harley Ferguson!
    Dig the riding kit man http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgtYbWUGPKk

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bonez View Post
    Yep, nuff said!

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    Sportsters are ugly.. now if it was a streetbob that would be better

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    There's a bike for everybody....for some of I guess this one is not it. How different to a Nightster is it??

    And an 883 with low km for 6K?

    That I gotta see.
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    Yeah, a bike for everybody....who likes ugly bikes.

    Horrible.

    Bikes are meant to be shiny.

    Luckily this is just a fad, won't last long. Emo's might love em.

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    I'd rather have a reconditioned XS650.
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