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    Harley Davidson 883 Roadster or Sportster

    Having booked a Royal Enfield 500 Classic and then having to wait 8 gruelling months for it to come to me, I am getting tempted with the Two Harleys.

    If I had to make a choice between the Sportster and the Roadster what would it be? And Why?

    Of course I am not sure whether these are even available anymore or have the bookings closed. Plan to visit Tusker Harley this weekend to find out more. But some advice would help.

    Cheers!
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      The sportster is available, its a good bike, dont know the price. About the Roadster no info. If you can dishout more cash go for the harley its ages better than a bullet(showing its ages despite new features) and harley also offers finance.

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        Originally posted by vishdes View Post
        Having booked a Royal Enfield 500 Classic and then having to wait 8 gruelling months for it to come to me, I am getting tempted with the Two Harleys.
        These are two different categories, cannot compare an RE with HD for power or money; anyway both are legends on their own category.

        Originally posted by vishdes View Post
        If I had to make a choice between the Sportster and the Roadster what would it be? And Why?
        Basically both of them have same engine, power, almost the same dimension, the differences that I see is the seating position & position of handle bars that gives a almost a laid back riding position on XL883.

        Originally posted by vishdes View Post
        Of course I am not sure whether these are even available anymore or have the bookings closed. Plan to visit Tusker Harley this weekend to find out more. But some advice would help.Cheers!
        Well the last I heard about 3 weeks ago was there were 2 883XL available & one being black. Not sure what's the position now. Appreciate your visit to Tusker & update us on this forum.

        Let us know if you've any more questions.

        dont know the price.
        883XL - 695,000 Ex showroom Delhi
        883XR - 750,000 Ex showroom Delhi
        About the Roadster no info
        Well, what info is needed? Pls elaborate (Harley-Davidson India - Home)

        If you can dishout more cash go for the harley its ages better than a bullet(showing its ages despite new features)
        True but I'm keeping my mouth tight for now

        harley also offers finance
        Nope; In India they've tied up with ICICI for financing the motorcycles
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        • #5
          I know harley-davidson doesnot offer dont finance like Yamaha which has its own finance firm.

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          • #6
            You see, I have booked the RE and I am keeping it. I know both bikes are world apart but each has its own little world. And having ridden a 1975 350 and then recently a 500 classic, I have no doubt in my mind.

            Over the past few days I have been mulling over adding the Harley to the stable. And now I think I am sure to get one.

            There is a small glitch but, I hear only a few or probably no bikes are available for booking.

            Keeping my fingers crossed and contacting Tusker tomorrw!

            BTW which would be the best colour for the Sportster? Black out of picture. Between Blue and Scarlet red?

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            • #7
              Originally posted by vishdes View Post
              BTW which would be the best colour for the Sportster? Black out of picture. Between Blue and Scarlet red?
              Sorry buddy, all day I dream of Silver and/or Black; Trust me nothing beats the beauty of them. Just to give an opinion, Scarlet is better than Blue.
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              • #8
                Bougtht!

                Hi Guys,

                Just wanted to inform you. I ended up buying the 883L. A blue one. Took quite a while to get delivered. But the baby is awesome. Pure fun.



                But please don't ask me about the sales experience I would rather not think about it.

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                • #9
                  Congratulations. When did you buy one? If you've bought anytime recently, did you give a thought about Iron 883?

                  Originally posted by vishdes View Post
                  But please don't ask me about the sales experience I would rather not think about it.
                  WTH ?? I'd like to hear as what was awful buying experience, if you'd like to share.
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                  • #10
                    @vishdes : was the sales experience that bad!! i was actually thinking it would be otherwise especially when Harley had chosen their dealers carefully and considering this is a premium segement.
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                    • #11
                      Congratulations Vish, we are waiting for the ownership report and I want to ask you how's the riding characteristics of the bike, coz I'm planning to buy one very soon, lots of love and wishes from my side ride safe aur happy motering dude.

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                      • #12
                        +1 I had a good experience in one of the outings to the HD in mumbai...Surprised to know this. What happened?
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                        • #13
                          sales experience?

                          Originally posted by vishdes View Post
                          Hi Guys,

                          Just wanted to inform you. I ended up buying the 883L. A blue one. Took quite a while to get delivered. But the baby is awesome. Pure fun.



                          But please don't ask me about the sales experience I would rather not think about it.
                          Hi congrats on your new ride i really envy you.. my friend and i have planned to go for the superlow in may-june.. sad to hear about the sales experience.. could you give us more detail?s hope srinivas reddy is reading this
                          did you go for the rear seat and the footpegs? what accessories did you buy with it?
                          post some pics and ride experience
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                          • #14
                            Originally Posted by vishdes
                            Hi Guys,

                            Just wanted to inform you. I ended up buying the 883L. A blue one. Took quite a while to get delivered. But the baby is awesome. Pure fun.



                            But please don't ask me about the sales experience I would rather not think about it.
                            Congrats on the purchase, but what, is the buying experience of a HD is so bad.
                            Pick up a ride and rewrite yourself to a new Identity.....

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                              Originally posted by vishdes View Post
                              Hi Guys,

                              Just wanted to inform you. I ended up buying the 883L. A blue one. Took quite a while to get delivered. But the baby is awesome. Pure fun.



                              But please don't ask me about the sales experience I would rather not think about it.
                              Congratulations. Please share your riding experience in detail. Did you join the recent HOG ride to Mysore?

                              My experience with Tusker team Srinivas/Zac/Koushik was pretty good. May be they have improved over a period of time

                              Originally posted by eyedocsri View Post
                              Hi congrats on your new ride i really envy you.. my friend and i have planned to go for the superlow in may-june.. sad to hear about the sales experience.. could you give us more detail?s hope srinivas reddy is reading this
                              did you go for the rear seat and the footpegs? what accessories did you buy with it?
                              post some pics and ride experience
                              If you are looking for May/June, you should probably book now. I heard that there were >30 Iron bookings from Bangalore Showroom itself, even before seeing the bikes (forget about experiencing a test ride ).
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