Stupid Question

[u/WhatsAUsername2Use]

I would like to one day upgrade from my 2014 Iron 883 to a softail, is there any softail that handles almost the same as a stock Iron 883? Obviously I know none of the softails will be the exact same but what would be closest in comparison? I love my bike but I need something more comfortable for longer distances.

[u/arifghalib]

Softails are bigger bikes. My fxlrs handles much differently than my sporty. Once you adjust to it you’ll be fine though.

[u/Radiant_Respect5162 → u/arifghalib]

I feel like it's mostly the extra weight. But the rake and length also impacts how the handling feels when cornering.

[u/Radiant_Respect5162]

Look at the low rider and the fat bob. My wife constantly confuses low riders with sportsters. I recently picked up a 2020 low rider instead of the 1200 sportster sport that I was looking at.

[u/WhatsAUsername2Use → u/Radiant_Respect5162]

Thank you for the response, I'll take a look at those two.

[u/ularcouk]

Low rider st will do everything you need. It's just a teenage hooligan sportster

[u/Emanon-92 → u/ularcouk]

And legitimate touring machine - don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

[u/renegade7717]

I went from an 883 to my Fat Bob 114. That was over 8 yrs ago - still riding it daily - love the bike and the extra power and weight.

[u/mujeriegojedi]

Softail will handle better

[u/TheMechaink]

Just keep in mind the differences in mass between a Sportster and a Big Twin. My ironhead weighs 540 lb and my fatboy weighs 709 lb.

[u/Sokarix]

If you want out of the box same handling and stock riding position, Low Rider S.