Hi.

There isn't much difference in weight with the Sportster range.  The difference between the lightest and heaviest is only around 12kg.  The Superlow may feel a bit better because of the low height, but it's still roughly the same weight as the others.  I'd go for a 1200, I've had both and the 1200 is much better.  Both the 883 and 1200 are the same weight, so a 36% increase in cubes make a big difference.

Don't rule out the street bob and dyna low rider either until you sit on them 

Buy the 883 and then put a 1200 kit in it. With the shorter gearing of the 883, you'll end up with a faster accelerating bike than if you had just purchased the 1200 from stock.

brother if I was you and money allowed I would get a low rider s 

Resale will be way better on the 1200.

I've got a superlow for sale 
$10000 ono 

Guys thanks for the replies, really appreciate the feedback from owners and getting a balanced view.

Get something older you can work on/with yourself without being left sucked dry out of pocket where you have to rely on substandard workshops keeping monkeys that know shit and only rely on what the 'puter tells them - most new bikes require a hell of lot of high tech you dont need if you get some old stuff - also a hell more fun doing it up yourself

well I've had more new Harley's than used, but I'm old school so prefer my bikes carb and as I know Harley's more than I know anything else. I've owned more big twins and love them but as the sporty gear driven cam's . I chose to look for an 03 sporty. and found one in good condition. its a 1200 and the 03 still have trap door to gear box so only need to take primary off clutch off four bolts out and gear box comes out , for easy to work on if need to. new sporty's have to remove compleat motor pull motor apart just to get at gear box. another reason I chose 03 or older was they still use the timken tapered crank drive bearing , thats a lot stronger. but main reason I'm telling you is, the 03 and earlier are 30kg plus lighter . I got mine about 3 months back and have just ridden it covered 10,000k in those three months replaced one tyre and gave it a few oil changes thats it, also have rejetted carb. this model sporty handle better too. they used to race them in roaring sporty's back in the 90's hd sponsored race series. only thing is you need to be a Harley man as no soft touches on these they have the motor rigid mounted to frame so you feel what a Harley run's like. the new ones rubber mounted motor to dampen the feel just the swingarm  mounted in cases so feel bit of flex riding hard. both good later have more efficient chamber efi that you can tune to perfection. but still the same old prehistoric male female rods and 45 degree firing order. but as your only going to do short rides if you could find a good 1993 to 03 , you could get a test ride on and its un molested . go for it.

Hi Fellas.

Hey Shadow, welcome to the forum mate. I think the 883 super low with stage 1 will suit you fine mate. I bought my Iron 883 new in 2010. Many would say it is a "beginner" Harley, but I have never needed more. I use it around town and on the occasional highway blast (about 1 1/4 hours to work) and it works absolutely fine. I am about 5'7" in the old money and only weight 70kg, which helps with power to weight. Every time I sit reading on forums like this or watch YouTube videos, I hanker for a big twin. The 2017 Low Rider S would be the one. Then I ride my bike and think "What more do I need?". Turns out the only thing I really need is more time to ride, not a new bike!

Thanks guys for all the great advice. I read the posts a few times and did a fair bit of thinking.

congratulations on buying you bike, you will be happy with it.

Aha welcome to the Sporty Custom family mate :)

Well done, post a pic when ya pick up your ride. I have the 08' custom and love it. Don't be afraid to tell about your condition when you feel comfortable, peeps here might be able to help with advice on how to keep you riding longer. Cheers