Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore76.2 mmBore76.2 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke96.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power53 HPEngine power53 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power3,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,750 rpm
TorqueTorque70 NmTorque70 Nm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio8.9 Compression Ratio9
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement883 ccmDisplacement883 ccm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,245 mmLength2,255 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,510 mmWheelbase1,510 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height735 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight260 kgKerb Weight255 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity12.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Both the new Sportster XL 883 Iron and its larger sister Sportster XL 1200 X Forty-Eight benefit from the revised suspension - the rear shocks dampen more sensitively and are infinitely adjustable in spring preload. The front forks also do a better job thanks to the progressive spring winding, and sagging is efficiently prevented. The fat 49-millimetre fork on the Forty-Eight in particular also makes a good visual impression.

Sensitive and stable chassis

typical Sportster engines with the necessary vibrations

comfortable seating position

acceptable lean angle clearance

brakes with ABS

somewhat sluggish gearbox

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

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron

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