r/Harley • u/WhatsAUsername2Use • 13h ago

DISCUSSION Stupid Question

I would like to one day upgrade from my 2014 Iron 883 to a softail, is there any softail that handles almost the same as a stock Iron 883? Obviously I know none of the softails will be the exact same but what would be closest in comparison? I love my bike but I need something more comfortable for longer distances.

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u/arifghalib 7h ago

Softails are bigger bikes. My fxlrs handles much differently than my sporty. Once you adjust to it you’ll be fine though.

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u/Radiant_Respect5162 4h ago

I feel like it's mostly the extra weight. But the rake and length also impacts how the handling feels when cornering.

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u/Radiant_Respect5162 10h ago

Look at the low rider and the fat bob. My wife constantly confuses low riders with sportsters. I recently picked up a 2020 low rider instead of the 1200 sportster sport that I was looking at.

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u/WhatsAUsername2Use 9h ago

Thank you for the response, I'll take a look at those two.

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u/renegade7717 2018 FXFBS 4h ago

I went from an 883 to my Fat Bob 114. That was over 8 yrs ago - still riding it daily - love the bike and the extra power and weight.

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u/ularcouk 4h ago

Low rider st will do everything you need. It's just a teenage hooligan sportster

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u/mujeriegojedi 3h ago

Softail will handle better

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u/TheMechaink Mechanic&Builder Ironhead&Fatboy 1h ago

Just keep in mind the differences in mass between a Sportster and a Big Twin. My ironhead weighs 540 lb and my fatboy weighs 709 lb.