2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON IRON 1200
QUICKSPIN
P94
hark back to the roaring '70s with
small ape hangers, and a 3.3-gal-
lon tear drop gas tank resplendent
in the AMF-style font that appeared
so many great racing Harley's of
the time.
You'll be riding solo on the Iron
1200 just as you would on the 883,
and if you don't mind a distinct
curve at the rear that can curve
your lower back (as it did mine) it's
almost comfortable. Almost.
Harley designers have gone for
the custom look with the 1200 and
they've done a good job, in my
amateurish eyes. The low-slung
slash-cut mufflers, blackness on
the headlight cowling and air-
cleaner, plus the rather cute fork
gaiters make for a pretty good
looker, which translates into a ride I
surprisingly didn't despise as much
as I thought I would.
(Above) The AMF-style logo looks a
treat. There's also a better looking
black/red/blue or white with a sky
blue and purple tank available.
(Below) Twin-shocks offer only
1.6 inches of travel. More would
certainly be nice for the posterior.
It's a harsh ride on the 1200, no
doubt. The rear shocks will give
you real shocks if you're riding on
anything but a smooth surface. It
gets worse if you slouch, as I have
been known to do on a Sporty. At
