Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2019 vs. BMW F 800 R 2012

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2019

BMW F 800 R 2012

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2019 vs BMW F 800 R 2012

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2019

BMW F 800 R 2012

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2019 compared to BMW F 800 R 2012

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2019

BMW F 800 R 2012

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2019

BMW F 800 R 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	76.2 mm	Bore	82 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	75.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	52 HP	Engine power	87 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	68 Nm	Torque	86 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	883 ccm	Displacement	798 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,185 mm	Length	2,145 mm
Width	Width	855 mm	Width	905 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,515 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	735 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	255 kg	Kerb Weight	199 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	160 km/h	Top Speed	200 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW F 800 R 2012

In the advertisements, the new BMW F 800 R sometimes comes across as a woman's motorbike. This does not do the bike an injustice, but the civilised engine, the low seat height and the smooth controls certainly suit petite ladies.

High-quality components

great engine

good equipment possible

cockpit

positive chassis

low consumption.

High price

first gear a little too long

optics.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron vs BMW F 800 R

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