Many people consider the Sporty to be a starter bike, but it isn't. Not the 1200 at least. The power to weight ratio for the 1200 is alot higher than the big twins. The 1200 is the fastest bike in the HD line up aside form the vrod. The 1200 is a little hot rod, not a beginner bike or a "girls" bike. It's the red headed step child of the Harly line and it doesn't get the respect it deserves. All that being said tell him to get the Speedy!
