Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 vs. Moto Guzzi Griso 850 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Moto Guzzi Griso 850 2009

Moto Guzzi Griso 850 2009

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 vs Moto Guzzi Griso 850 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Moto Guzzi Griso 850 2009

Moto Guzzi Griso 850 2009

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 compared to Moto Guzzi Griso 850 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015
Moto Guzzi Griso 850 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore76.2 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power53 HPEngine power75 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,800 rpm
TorqueTorque70 NmTorque70 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9 Compression Ratio9.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeDry
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionProp shaft
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement883 ccmDisplacement877 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,255 mmLength2,260 mm
WidthWidth855 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,120 mmHeight1,070 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,510 mmWheelbase1,545 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height800 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight255 kgKerb Weight240 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity17.2 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

Moto Guzzi Griso 850 2009

Moto Guzzi Griso 850 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron vs Moto Guzzi Griso 850

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Moto Guzzi Griso 850

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

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