Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2016 vs. Yamaha XV 950 2016

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2016

Yamaha XV 950 2016

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2016 vs Yamaha XV 950 2016

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2016

Yamaha XV 950 2016

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2016 compared to Yamaha XV 950 2016

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2016

Yamaha XV 950 2016

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2016

Yamaha XV 950 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	76.2 mm	Bore	85 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	83 mm
Engine power	Engine power	53 HP	Engine power	52 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	70 Nm	Torque	79.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	Compression Ratio	9
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	5
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	883 ccm	Displacement	942 ccm

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	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	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,245 mm	Length	2,290 mm
Width	Width	930 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,570 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	740 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	265 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	251 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha XV 950 2016

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