| Did you ever wish you could compare a few of | | | | height is just right. It is however a heaver |
| your favorite motorcycles for a week, a | | | | and a bit doggish off the line. But after the |
| month, a year? You know pick two or three | | | | first quarter it's a rocket. It has a bigger |
| different makes and models, take them home, | | | | fuel tank so I can run longer in-between the |
| ride them and get a feel for them. Just to | | | | pumps. It handles like a dream flowing into |
| see witch one you really like the best. | | | | turns. How ever it is a bit heavier also |
| | | | drive shaft driven it seems to feel a bit |
| I did just that. | | | | stiffer turning to the left. |
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| I have a Harley Davidson Sportster 883 low | | | | Both motorcycles cost close to the same price |
| and a Honda Vtx1300s. I love riding both of | | | | and needed little modification to get them to |
| them. I can't really say that I like one over | | | | my standard and comfort zone. They both get |
| the other. Although they each have a | | | | vitally the same gas mileage. Although the |
| completely different ride. | | | | Honda can go twice as far. |
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| The Sportster has a stage one kit on it and | | | | The biggest difference other then the obvious |
| seems to have a bit more zip off to the line. | | | | that on is standard and the other is metric |
| It rides a bit stiffer and the seat is rock | | | | is that at trade in time the Honda will only |
| hard. It is very maneuverable and is great | | | | bring in half of what it originally sold for. |
| for running about town or the local short hop | | | | While the Harley Sportster will retain most |
| here or there. But it kills over the long | | | | of it's value. |
| haul. The only downfall it has is that the | | | | |
| fuel tank is smaller and I can only run about | | | | I have had both of these bikes for about a |
| 100 miles give or take. | | | | year now. I would recommend either one. I |
| | | | truly do love riding them both. Though I |
| The Honda 1300s is a different story. It on | | | | think my next bikes will be from Big Bare |
| the other hand it compares to the Harley Fat | | | | Chopper's, maybe the G.T.X Bagger for the |
| Boy I had before. Its ride is great for any | | | | comfort and something from the Devil's |
| long trip. The seat is comfortable and its | | | | Advocate series for the sport. |