Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore76.2 mmBore76.2 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke96.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power53 HPEngine power52 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpm
TorqueTorque70 NmTorque68 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,750 rpmRpm at Torque4,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9 Compression Ratio9
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears5
ValvesValvesOHVValvesOHV
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement883 ccmDisplacement883 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble 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
LengthLength2,255 mmLength2,185 mm
WidthWidth855 mmWidth855 mm
HeightHeight1,120 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,510 mmWheelbase1,515 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height735 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight255 kgKerb Weight255 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity12.5 l
Top SpeedTop Speed160 km/hTop Speed160 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

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