i'm looking at getting a honda 750 or a harley 883?

Question

i'm looking for the best ride power

i would like to know why the harley or honda is better

Answer 1

Get the Harley :)

Answer 2

Honda 750 is your best deal , they are both small bikes and great for around town but not long distance , an 883 Harley is looked at as a learners bike are all you can afford where as a Honda 750 are just really nice looking bikes . Just dont get caught up in the....Im better than everyone else BS , Buy what your the most comfortable on /

Answer 3

dont fall for the naysayers that 883's are for wimps. i've personally seen many an 883 hold their own against the big twins, and for their cc's, they can generate alot of horsepower. 883's are lightweight, nimble, easy on gas, and forgiving where a dresser might not be. yea, it's a bit on the small side compared to the 1200 sporty, but an 883 that has just the stage1 done to it will leave the big twins in the dust. it all comes down to money on the engine mod's. personally, i'd go for the 1200. the weight difference is slight, but that added weight turns into a much smoother ride.
a stock 1200 will run about 50hp to the back wheel. it doesnt sound like its all that much, but for a beginner, it's more than plenty. add a stage1 to it, it'll bump it up close to 70 or 75 hp, a stage1 and stage2 will jump it up even more...but then u'll start to shell out alotta coin.
harley owners that's lookin for performance tend to have their bikes geared for the most torque they can squeeze out to the back wheel.
if ur a beginner, either bike will be a good pick, but a harley tends to age alot better then the metrics. try to find parts for a 10 or 25 yr old metric. take care of ur bike, and it'll take care of u. if u cant handle the power either 1 will put out, it'll kill u just the same.

Answer 4

Hello I have owned many Honda 750's I love them mostly 1970's up too 1980's i like the 70's models more reliable single over head cams are the best. I have picked up most for under 500 bucks and they ran great after a carb clean and fresh battery. I don't know about Harley's but i hear the good and bad i don't think the good out weighs the bad. I had one of my honda 750's hit 140mph I Don't think a Harley could ever get there. If you want an even better bike go with an older BMW 200000 mile plus bike. I have an r100 that has over 200000 miles on it. Down side is prices are a bit higher But you will have a life time of happiness

Answer 5

I have a 1999 honda 750 ACE that i've had since it was new and I wouldn't trade it for any other bike. It is dependable, good gas millage, plenty of power and a 5 speed. Parts and accessories are easily accessable and cheaper than harley. It weighs almost 600 lbs, so it has a very good ride for long distances. Its ultimately up to you but , you wouldn't be sorry with a honda 750.

Answer 6

The only bias I have is the plies in my tires.
I never rode a sporty or an 883.
I currently have an '80 CB750K and an '06 Superglide.
Both good bikes.
Both different rides from each other.
Performance? It's totally up to you. What you do to it, and how you ride.
If mine ran side by side, the Honda would take the 1/4 mile, even with the full fairing and bags. In a half mile, it would be in the dust.

Once you know how you ride, it's easier to pick what you ride.

Answer 7

You don't say which 750...I automatically assumed the Magna but you're probably talking about the Shadow.

If you did mean the Magna, that would be the hands-down, no-questions-asked, forget-about-it WINNER!

I don't know anything about the other two. My advice to you though is to do your own research on the two models. You'll be able to compare the specs which of course will include the price. I'm sure you'll be able to find rider forums for both models as well. If you browse through them, you'll likely find common themes for problems and things that the riders like.

You won't get many unbiased opinions out here on YA; keep that in mind when you look over these responses.

Answer 8

Get the Harley!! As for a 250 honda matching a Harley 883,I think he needs some help!!!!!

Answer 9

Get the bike that fits you best and has the best dealer support in your area.

My only hesitation on the 883 is that it is a small, yet very top heavy bike. But hey, it might fit you just perfect. It's all about what makes you happy and what your comfortable riding.

Just keep in mind that these days it's a buyers market out there. Don't let anyone stick it to you. For some good info on pricing, check this out; http://www.cyclebuy.com/index.htm

Answer 10

Both are very good bikes I have h owned the 750 and ridden the Sporty( owned the Big Twins) The Harley is a lot easier to work on. and has a lot higher resale value

Answer 11

Absolutly ANY brand name motorcycle you can buy in the US today is more than enough to get you to freeway speeds and beyond, and dead. Seriously, the Only factors you need to pay attention to are how much money you want to spend, and what look you want.

Personally, I buy things that have all metric fasteners as my tool box only has metric tools. Those same things tend to be quite a bit cheaper to buy, and have proven to be amazingly reliable and easy to keep on the road. But that's just personal preference. On thing's for sure, those people who bash one make or another, just don't get the idea behind being a motorcyclist and that everyone on 2-wheels, no matter the bike, is enjoying the Same ride.