Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2011 vs. BMW S 1000 RR 2010

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2011

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2011

BMW S 1000 RR 2010

BMW S 1000 RR 2010

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2011 vs BMW S 1000 RR 2010

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2011

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2011

BMW S 1000 RR 2010

BMW S 1000 RR 2010

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2011 compared to BMW S 1000 RR 2010

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2011
BMW S 1000 RR 2010

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore76.2 mmBore80 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke49.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power53 HPEngine power192 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power3,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpm
TorqueTorque70 NmTorque112 Nm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio8.9 Compression Ratio13
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
DisplacementDisplacement883 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height55 %
LengthLength2,245 mmLength2,056 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,542 mmWheelbase1,432 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height760 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight260 kgKerb Weight204 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2011

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW S 1000 RR 2010

BMW S 1000 RR 2010

The BMW can still score points with hard facts in 2015. If you like top performance, you have to buy the BMW. It turns out incredibly powerful at the top and drives away the rest of the field from 200. Big and heavy riders will be able to benefit from this even more. BMW didn't make it easy for themselves with this bike and put together a very universal motorbike. If you were to do a comparison test with 50 different riders (from rookie to pro), the BMW would have the best average of all 1000cc bikes. The electronic chassis, but also the riding aids, make the pros fast and the beginners safe on the road. A top recommendation for a very broad target group. Very fast hobby riders will not be 100% satisfied with the standard suspension. If you don't want to modify the chassis, you should rather go for an R1M, a Panigale S or an RSV RF. If you want to convert anyway, the S 1000 RR is the strongest and most universal base. Surprisingly, the powerful machine also rides very well on country roads. All in all, it looks like a compromise, but it never feels like one in practice.

Superb shift assistant

incredibly powerful and rev-happy engine

great range of accessories

race-ready data logging tool and calibration tool available.

Chassis quickly at the limit in the hands of professionals

Price Comparison Average Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster vs BMW S 1000 RR

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster

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Price BMW S 1000 RR

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