Is A 1200 Sportster A Good Starter Bike. That said it s suspension is not designed for 2 up riding. With a few additions and modifications it can be transformed into a competent touring motorcycle.

Even Harley believes that the Sportster is capable of long miles. Its like Woody Allen says 90-percent of success is showing up. And the Sportsters been showing up since 1957.
The Sportster crowd gets it from all sides.
A used bike you make your mistakes on. 2 Aug 19 2004. In my opinion it is a great beginners bike. Answer 1 of 7.
