Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009 vs. Yamaha XV 950 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Yamaha XV 950 2015

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009 compared to Yamaha XV 950 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Yamaha XV 950 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Yamaha XV 950 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	76.2 mm	Bore	85 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	83 mm
Torque	Torque	70 Nm	Torque	79.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	883 ccm	Displacement	942 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Length	Length	2,260 mm	Length	2,290 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,570 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	693 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha XV 950 2015

You look for comfort on the XV as in vain as a good chiropractor, but if it looks good, sounds good and drives well, even the logo on the tank is secondary.

Various packages available ex works

uncomfortable chassis

poorly readable speedometer unit