Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 2020 — Specifications

Why? Because the 1200 offers a good dose of extra performance for barely more money. Just at the engine level, this Sportster no longer plays in the same category. With almost 10 kg⋅m of torque reached at only 3500 rpm, the Evolution twin delivers 36% more power. When the 883 leaves spoon-loving enthusiasts wanting more, the brother will provide more cream on the dessert. In terms of power, the balance tips without hesitation with 67 horsepower, that's 15 more than the original Iron. Just a matter of the engine then? No, look closely. Here, the small visor has been replaced by a small windscreen. The riding position will also be different with the grafted mini-ape handlebars. As for the seat provided by the Café Solo saddle, we change registers with a less bulbous front and a rear designed to absorb the kick. But fans can rest assured, it's an Iron, and it shows it.

It’s stocky, rugged, almost recessed. Black, very black as it should be. You find darkness everywhere. On the exhaust pipes, the engine, the forks, the handlebars, the wheels. Small disappointments, the ends of the handlebars are no longer polished and the belt guard is not perforated – that added to the style. On the other hand, the gaiters are retained as is the mini front fender. In fact, there is just what is needed to assert a difference before the engine comes to confirm the affair.

Would you find a more worthy representative of the vintage spirit than Harley? Locked in this niche and sulfated to the authentic, the MoCo reaffirms even more its attachment to the great era of easy-riders with very 70's graphics on the tank. With this Sportster 1200 Iron, we put on sunglasses for the West Coast, we show off and we allow ourselves to warm the tires.