# Matte Motorcycles Harley-Davidson Unveils $7,899 Sportster Iron 883 By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harley-davidson-sportster-iron-883 References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/27/harley-davidson-introduces-sportster-iron-883/) & [harley-davidson](http://www.harley-davidson.com/) Budget-crunched motorcycle fans who've dreamed of owning a Harley (or adding one to their existing fleet) have met their match in the brand new [Harley-Davidson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-livewire-s2-del-mar) Sportster Iron 883. This bad boy is priced starting at $7,899--that's $2,000 less than its next-of-kin Nightster 1200. The matte black Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 boasts a slammed suspension, solo seat and 13-spoke wheels. It's a part of the [Dark Custom series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maeving-rm1s-blackout), which explains its one-color design. There are, however, two other matte finishes available, Brilliant Silver and Black Denim. Check out the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 in the video above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable Motorcycles:** The release of the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 at a lower price point than its sibling provides an opportunity for other motorcycle manufacturers to introduce affordable models to attract budget-conscious consumers. - **Matte Finish Trend:** The popularity of the matte black finish on the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 opens up opportunities for industries such as automotive, home decor, and fashion to incorporate this sleek and modern aesthetic into their products. - **Dark Custom Series:** The success of the Dark Custom series, demonstrated by the demand for the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883, suggests a market opportunity for other companies to develop their own line of custom-designed products targeting a niche audience. ### Where This Applies - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** The introduction of the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 highlights the need for other motorcycle manufacturers to explore cost-effective options that make motorcycles more accessible to a wider range of customers. - **Automotive:** The popularity of the matte black finish on the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 creates opportunities for the automotive industry to incorporate this trend into their vehicle designs, offering a sleek and modern aesthetic to attract customers. - **Fashion:** The matte finish trend seen on the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 presents an opportunity for the fashion industry to incorporate this popular style into clothing, accessories, and footwear, appealing to consumers looking for a modern and edgy look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Vintage-Inspired Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harleydavidson-nightster-special.md) - [Tracker-Inspired Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-livewire-s2-del-mar.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-livewire-s2-del-mar.md) - [Luxury Electric Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bash-mtn.md) - [Hardcore Track Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-m-1000-rr.md) - [Leather-Adorned Italian Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xdaviel-nera.md) - [Riproaring Sport Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-sport-motorbikes.md) - [Reimagined Exclusively-Designed Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-exclusivelydesigned-motorcycles.md) - [Premium Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ds-2024.md)