Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2017 vs. Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2017

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2017 compared to Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2017

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2017

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	76.2 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	77 mm
Engine power	Engine power	52 HP	Engine power	76 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	68 Nm	Torque	82 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	Compression Ratio	10.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	883 ccm	Displacement	853 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

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	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 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	17 inch
Length	Length	2,185 mm	Length	2,240 mm
Width	Width	855 mm	Width	950 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,300 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,515 mm	Wheelbase	1,530 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	735 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	160 km/h	Top Speed	195 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022

The cruiser among the touring enduros radiates cosiness and sovereignty. Its thundering V2 engine moves well and forgivingly. The chassis and brakes also work well. It is just as ill-suited to extreme off-road situations as it is in the hands of notorious knee-grinders. The Moto Guzzi V 85 TT likes to do its rounds in a refined and comfortable manner, and even for longer tours it offers enough practical comfort with its cardan drive and ergonomics. On top of that, it looks sensational and conveys emotion. The only thing some of our testers would like is a few more horses than its 80 hp.

Cosy, forgiving V2 engine

great sound

good decelerating brakes

very iconic, beautiful exterior

suitable for light off-road terrain

easy-care cardan drive

some of our editors would like to see more sportiness and performance

unsuitable for harder off-road tracks

driving in a standing position difficult for taller pilots