BMW F 800 R 2015 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

BMW F 800 R 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 R 2015 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

BMW F 800 R 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

BMW F 800 R 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	76.2 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	96.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	90 HP	Engine power	53 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	86 Nm	Torque	70 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.02	Compression Ratio	9
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	883 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,145 mm	Length	2,255 mm
Width	Width	860 mm	Width	855 mm
Height	Height	1,235 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,510 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790,770,820 mm	Seat Height	735 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	202 kg	Kerb Weight	255 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	200 km/h	Top Speed	160 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 R 2015

The F 800 R is a motorbike without any real weaknesses, but remains rather unobtrusive overall even after the update. A very positive feature is the overall equipment, which is of very high quality in this league.

High-quality equipment such as ESA, RDC and ASC

very universally usable

fast to ride and still comfortable

The affordable entry-level bike becomes relatively high-priced when you implement all the extras

terrific on paper and while riding, but it lacks that certain something to become "cult" like a Monster or a Street Triple.

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