Sporty touring.

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

Seems like alot of work and money to upgrade.... why not buy a 1200 that already has bags???

Most of the upgrades would be necessary with either the 883 or 1200. May as well start with the cheaper bike. You aren't going to find many Sportsters of any displacement already outfitted with hard bags, especially not my case of choice: the Givi E21.

Not sure why, but a factory 1200 doesn't make near the power of a Sportster with a 1250cc kit. Some builders actually recommend starting with an 883, especially if you decide to port your original heads.

It may actually be wiser to go Buell, but a) they're ugly, b) the Harley may actually have some resale value, and c) the Sporty can probably be made into the more comfortable mount.