Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2014 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200T SuperLow 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200T SuperLow 2014

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2014 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200T SuperLow 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200T SuperLow 2014

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2014 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200T SuperLow 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200T SuperLow 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200T SuperLow 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	76.2 mm	Bore	88.9 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	96.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	53 HP	Engine power	68 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	70 Nm	Torque	96 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	Compression Ratio	10
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	5
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	883 ccm	Displacement	1,202 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double 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	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,245 mm	Length	2,224 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,500 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	760 mm	Seat Height	702 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	265 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	272 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200T SuperLow 2014

A Harley isn't about power, it's about torque and with 96 Newton metres at just 3750 revs, you get the typical kick in the butt from way down on the Superlow 1200T too.

Smooth running

efficient windshield - can also be removed

brake works steadily and without much manual force.

Uncomfortable for longer tours

weak exhaust sound.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200T SuperLow

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2014 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200T SuperLow 2014