I hate to necro an old video but I think your original review was awesome and I'm about to pick up an 883. Newer rider(had a Rebel 250 6 years ago, haven't rode since) and I have the same concerns you did. I think a bigger bike may be too much to get back into it but I really don't want to feel the need to upgrade in 6 months or a year. Will the Iron 883 satisfy my itch long term? I'd be paying cash and not financing if that matters.
I hate to necro an old video but I think your original review was awesome and I'm about to pick up an 883. Newer rider(had a Rebel 250 6 years ago, haven't rode since) and I have the same concerns you did. I think a bigger bike may be too much to get back into it but I really don't want to feel the need to upgrade in 6 months or a year. Will the Iron 883 satisfy my itch long term? I'd be paying cash and not financing if that matters.
I would see if you could test ride it first. It’s a good starter bike but you will likely find it uncomfortable on longer/highway rides.
I’m doing the same thing. Buying a used Harley 883 sportster and rode a rebel 250 like 7/8 years ago