Difference Between Forty Eight And Iron 883
Episode 12In this episode Cody takes an in-depth look at the difference between the 2020 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight vs Iron 1200.
Difference between forty eight and iron 883. Iron 883 is more of a controlled ride and forty eight is more of a ride over riders take iron 883cc engine is more decent and keep under controlled type of bike while the 1200cc of the forty. Take an Iron 883 and bring the displacement to 1200 cc. Small bodyframe set up but the 48 is an all new bike.
The new Iron 883 not only gets a dark makeover for next year with the blacked out engine and exhaust with new heat shields but also shares the new suspension detailed on the Forty-Eight above. 2018 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special. However its worth noting that an 883-1250 conversion will dust the 1200 in the 48.
The sportiest of the Sporsters is probably the 1200C with its modern tire sizes and rational control layout but the Forty-Eight probably handles just as well and may be a bit lighter. Unladen the seat measures 278 inches which is actually the same as the Forty-Eight Special. Compare Forty Eight vs Iron 883.
Lower total power potential vs an 883-1250. The forty-eight has forward controls and the iron 883 has mid controls. First of the new Sportsters is the 2018 Iron 1200 another take on the ever-customizable Sporty.
The 48 is 1200 were as the iron is an 883. Heres the short version of the recipe. Below is the detailed bike comparison based on price specifications other features of Harley Davidson Forty Eight and Harley Davidson Iron 1200.
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Iron 1200 is priced at 9999 a grand more than the Iron 883 but the least expensive of the 1200cc Sportster models. Closer comparison to the 48 is the nightster 1200 that just has a skinny tire front end. Iron 883 is a fraction of an inch shorter at 86 inches and Forty-Eight Special measures 852 inches.