Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power67 HPEngine power53 HP
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,202 ccmDisplacement883 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,510 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height714 mmSeat Height735 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity12.5 l
Top SpeedTop Speed190 km/hTop Speed160 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster

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

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron

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