Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore76.2 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power52 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque68 NmTorque62.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque4,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement883 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typePerimeter
TrailTrail117 mmTrail120 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,185 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth855 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,120 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,515 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height705 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

No matter which platform Kawasaki puts the 650 cubic two-cylinder in, the result is always a great motorbike! Even though the engine is unusually rev-happy for a cruiser, it results in a cruiser that actually qualifies as a sports cruiser when paired with the sporty chassis set-up. The only brake is the limited lean angle clearance, but this will not deter lovers of hearty footrest grinding. With such a good bike, we hope that Kawasaki will follow suit - after all, the Vulcan S has been with us almost unchanged since 2015.

powerful engine

chassis tuning with sporty Kawasaki DNA

real cruiser seating position

easy-to-read display

potential in tuning

Appearance a little outdated

moderate wind protection

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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