The 883 Sportster will work fine for a beginner. I’ve owned three Harleys over the years, one of which was 1990 1200cc Sportster. I was a good bike, I rode it for ten years and sold it to a Sheriff in Nevada, he’s still riding it.
After I sold it I got the bug to ride again and deciding I wasn’t too old to continue to ride. in late 2000 I purchased an ‘01 Suzuki SV650, it’s the most fun street bike I’ve ever ridden. I’m still riding it, it’s my 22nd motorcycle, I’m 78 years old and still riding. I purchased my first bike (a Harley 45) when I was 19. ;)
Take the plunge, buy one, take the rider safety course and you’ll wonder why you waited so long to buy one. ;)
I’m 78 years old and still riding.
I just looked at your homepage, I wanna be just like you when I grow up. I looked at a 1200cc but I thought it was a little ambitious for me.