Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020 vs. Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020 compared to Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	88.9 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68 HP	Engine power	46 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	96 Nm	Torque	44.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	10.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
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
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	2	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,202 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	39 mm	Diameter	41 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	30 degree	Rake	62 degree
Trail	Trail	117 mm	Trail	110 mm

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,200 mm	Length	2,188 mm
Width	Width	915 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,240 mm	Height	1,094 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,515 mm	Wheelbase	1,488 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	735 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	256 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	190 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	98 dB	Stationary noise	93 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Riding fun and beginner-friendliness - Honda manages to combine these attributes in the Rebel 500. Thanks to its low weight and compact wheel dimensions, it brings joy on the country road and will not overtax anyone in everyday life. No longer an insider tip for cruiser fans!

compact dimensions

enough power

fun to drive

cool look

Display poorly legible

engine somewhat characterless

Price Comparison Average Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron vs Honda CMX500 Rebel

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron

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Price Honda CMX500 Rebel

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Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020 vs. Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020 compared to Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Price Comparison Average Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron vs Honda CMX500 Rebel

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron

Price Honda CMX500 Rebel

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