Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore76.2 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke96.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power53 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,750 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque70 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque3,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio9
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement883 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,255 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth855 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,510 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height735 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity12.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

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

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron

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