Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2013 vs. KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2013

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2013 vs KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2013

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2013 compared to KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2013

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2013

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	76.2 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	65.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	53 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,900 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	70 Nm	Torque	88 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	Compression Ratio	12.7
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
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	883 ccm	Displacement	799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,509 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	735 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

In my eyes, the KTM is the sportiest of all mid-range touring enduros. If you are looking for a touring machine that is brutally nippy on road and off-road, you will find it here. At the same time, however, the chassis and engine offer sufficient comfort and good manners to keep the rider from going mad even on longer liaison stages.

Engine with manners AND character

Enormously high chassis stability

Brakes without reproach

Tremendous off-road capabilities

Low average consumption.

Unattractive surcharge policy

original seat not optimally shaped

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron vs KTM 790 Adventure

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