Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 vs. Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 vs Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 compared to Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015
Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore76.2 mmBore97.6 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke80 mm
Engine powerEngine power53 HPEngine power80 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,550 rpm
TorqueTorque70 NmTorque105 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,750 rpmRpm at Torque3,100 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9 Compression Ratio10
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
ValvesValvesOHVValvesOHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement883 ccmDisplacement1,200 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeCentral tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,255 mmLength2,170 mm
WidthWidth855 mmWidth785 mm
HeightHeight1,120 mmHeight1,125 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,510 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height785 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity15 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

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

With the latest generation of the Bonneville, Triumph has managed to combine the past and history with the future and modernity. The look is pure and beautiful, the current technology masterfully integrated. The thick pressure from the rev cellar will be exactly what many classic fans have been looking for, to be virtually nowhere to be found in traffic. The Bonneville is still and more than ever a pleasure motorbike par excellence.

high-torque engine

hardly any vibrations

strong brakes

original look

many original accessories

Poor lean angle clearance

chassis mediocre

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron vs Triumph Bonneville T120 Black

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron

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Price Triumph Bonneville T120 Black

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