Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 vs. BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 compared to BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore76.2 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power53 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque70 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,750 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionProp shaft
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement883 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,255 mmLength2,240 mm
WidthWidth855 mmWidth990 mm
HeightHeight1,120 mmHeight1,525 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,510 mmWheelbase1,510 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height910 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight255 kgKerb Weight256 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity33 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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