Buy the XR1200, get lots more twist and shout out it over the America and you won't have to have the dealership you don't like. Then again its 2-3k more money. But is more bike.
The America and the 883 are almost a dead heat in quality, ride and performance. Its a matter of what you like to look at. Both are good motorcycles. If you are looking for image the 883 is the Harley starter bike. It has no image. The Triumph is baby starter to the T-brd. I think it is way cooler. Toss a coin.
IMHO the 1300 Honda Stateline is superior to both of them. But is in a different class too with about a $2500 increase in money.
For the smaller cruisers you have the two isolated pretty well.
