An 883 will be just fine for you. Are you tall, short, or in the middle? They have a “Hugger” model for shorties that will fit you better if you are 5’5” or less. Ignore the anti-harley crowd you’ll attract here and Have fun.
being Harley baggage myself, I’d try out the Sportster. Maybe have it lowered for my 5’2” frame.
I’m definitely under 5’5. I fit nicely on it. I had the opportunity to be a passenger on a Harley not too long ago and participated in a “Poker Run” for charity and now I’m hooked. I gotta get me a Harley but since I don’t really ride yet, I want something easy to handle.
Yep Harley’s are great. We own several. The only thing that you will evr have trouble with is if riding in a group with other Harley’s you will need gas more often than some of the other bigger bikes woth larger gas tanks. You’ll also probably take a little ribbing once in a while for getting a real bike. ;)