Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2014 vs. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2019

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2014

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2019

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2014 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2019

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2014

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2019

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2014 compared to Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2019

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2014

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2019

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2014

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	76.2 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	53 HP	Engine power	47 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,100 rpm
Torque	Torque	70 Nm	Torque	52 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	Compression Ratio	9.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	883 ccm	Displacement	648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,255 mm	Length	2,122 mm
Width	Width	855 mm	Width	789 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,165 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	735 mm	Seat Height	804 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	255 kg	Dry Weight	202 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2019

While the Continental GT 650 is not a completely new model visually (there is already the Conti GT 535), an Interceptor 650 with a two-cylinder engine is now coming onto the market for the first time in almost 50 years. The styling therefore skilfully reflects the flair of the 1960s, while the technology is up to date. You won't find any electronic features, but the parallel twin-cylinder engine with 48 hp and 53 Newton metres of torque is surprisingly agile and the handling is very neutral. The Brembo brake is also pleasing with good dosing and the Pirelli tyres do not show any weaknesses. The seating position is very comfortable, so if you don't want to ride your Interceptor 650 so sportily, you can cruise comfortably - it can do that very well too.

Agile and refined powerplant

cool two-cylinder sound

comfortable seating position

stable handling

good brakes

successful old school look

classic round instruments

reasonable price.

ABS not quite sensitive

no electronic features - in case anyone needs them...