We ride: Harley-Davidson XL1200 Sportster (Motoring.co.za)
Model(s) covered: 2007 Harley-Davidson XL 1200 Sportster
There are two ways of looking at Harley-Davidson motorcycles; as technological, or aesthetic, artefacts. Among non-motorcyclists the latter perspective dominates. So, as soon as H-D delivered an XL1200 Sportster to the office car park, colleagues rushed to admire it.
A priest climbed aboard and had a stationary moment of nostalgia. A senior colleague demanded a pillion tour of Chatham.
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