The Iron 883 from Harley Davidson India is a factory made bobber from the manufacturer which lures most to the riders who want an exclusive appeal from their motorcycle. This is a one of its kind motorcycle in its price range, which makes it even more irresistible and special deal to go with. The Iron 883 comes with all the traditional virtues a Harley Davidson is truly known for.
The Iron 883 looks purposeful from the word 'Go'. The design elements and detailing look extremely well and seems to be put right in places, and in fact, looks much like its very own stable mate, the Forty Eight. The front has a no-nonsense round headlight flanked by round turn indicators with the instrument console sitting up of it, giving it a mean face. The show of side profile is stolen by the typically tapered fuel tank, giving it the required stance. The bike looks long enough, thanks to its long wheelbase. The rear is minimalistic with just a tyre fender at back with the tail light and turn indicators mounted on it. The engine is finished in matte black, whereas the exhausts are given chrome treatment. To enhance the modernness and cool factor, the bike comes with alloy wheels as standard. The rear view mirrors are set above the long and upraised handlebar, unlike the below snugged ones found in Forty Eight. The instrument cluster also is just like other simple units of Harley bikes, showcasing just an analog speedometer and a small LCD displaying odometer and trip meter. The overall fit and finish is brilliant and the bike feels rock solid.
The engine powering the Iron 883 is a 4-stroke V-twin 883cc engine, which is punchy enough to exude 69 Nm of torque out of itself. The motorcycle feels adequately powerful at low revs, with the chunk of performance lying in the upper rev range. This makes the motorcycle fun to be revved, and the 5-speed gearbox makes the utilization of power by the best, sending it to the rear wheel through a belt drive. The motorcycle has the typical exhaust note that all the Harleys are associated with. The power delivery is urgent in the early revs and then goes on in a linear manner till the upper revs.
The Iron 883, just like every other Harley Davidson India, is a full-sized motorcycle and the presence is felt due to its large dimensions. On the riding front, in spite of being a bobber, the Iron 883 is a comfortable bike to ride for longer distances, thanks to a lesser aggressive seating position than the fully-blown Forty Eight. This makes the bike less strenuous to ride in city traffic. The shorter wheelbase gives it a rather upright seating position than the forward leaning posture. Though the bike is a delight to ride on the highway stretches, making it one of the finest options for long rides. The suspension setup of front front telescopic forks and rear coil springs are set on the stiffer side for a more focus on handling, making the ride a bit harsh. The brakes, discs on both the ends, are perfect enough and operate with no issues.
If seen in a nutshell, the Harley Davidson Iron 883 is not a bike for daily usage purposes, or rather should say, commuting. The bike is for those who want to ride off in a style and authority, which the bike has oodles of it. The sheer presence of this bike on roads make it a visual treat, and it's the ride on open stretches is the real true virtue of this bike. Priced below 10 lakhs, it may be Harley Davidson's one of the most affordable bikes, but has all the leisure and riches you can expect from the American legend on wheels.
Harley Davidson Iron 883 Specifications
Dimension & Weights
| Overall Length | 2245 mm |
| Overall Width | 820 mm |
| Overall Height | 1120 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm |
Engine
| Max Torque | 69 Nm @3500rpm |
| Displacement | 883 cc |
| Max Power | -- |
| No of cylinders | 2 |
Weight & Fuel Capacities
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.5 liters |
| Reserve | 2.7 liters |
| Dry Weight | 260 kg |
Wheels
| Wheel type | Alloys |
| Tyre Front | 100/90B19 57Hinches |
| Tyre Rear | 150/80B16 77Hinches |
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