Is a sportster 1200l too much engine?

Question

i have riden dirt bikes but not road bikes

i weigh 130 pounds is 1200l sportster too much for me for a first road bike

the bike has 5000 miles and is a 2006 is 7500 a good price

Answer 1

Its a good bike,and the high torque at low revs makes them easy to ride,

Answer 2

Probably not, they have a lot of low end torque but only turn around 4500 RPM so they are a bit more tame than the power band on a dirt bike,

If I were you I'd be more focused on getting used to a bike that weighs twice what a dirt bike does.

Answer 3

You can handle it and it's a good price.

Answer 4

spoooootttt!!!!!!!

excuse me! I just spit out my coffee reading your question!

a 1200 HD sportster is S---L----O-----W  and heavy

noooo   it won't be too much of a bike for you

a 400cc to 650cc Japanese bike has twice the performance and power than a 1200 HD

a 1200 HD is rated around 48 HP with 16 second quarter mile while a Kawasaki 500 Vulcan is rated at 62 HP with 12 second quarter mile

Answer 5

didnt know they made a 12001, ill have to check that puppy out,im happy with just my 1200

Answer 6

1st road bike D sure enough but not to much

Price sounds ballpark not a "H" of a deal but not overboard either

just get used to the extra weight bout 2 times what you have been riding

Answer 7

don't buy that junk, and too much money!