Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2015 vs. Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2015

Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2015 vs Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2015

Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2015 compared to Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2015

Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2015

Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	76.2 mm	Bore	97.6 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	53 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	70 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	Compression Ratio	12.066
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	883 ccm	Displacement	1,200 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,245 mm	Length	2,105 mm
Width	Width	930 mm	Width	745 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,030 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	740 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

The Thruxton RS is authentically modelled on the café racers of the sixties - dreamy looks from nostalgics are guaranteed. In the saddle, however, it feels anything but retro. High-quality chassis, high-performance brakes, noble looks and a high level of agility make a sporty after-work ride a pleasure, both aesthetically and in terms of riding dynamics.

very high-quality components

beautiful & noble appearance and authentic design

sporty seating position for long tours sporty-exhausting

no quickshifter