Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

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Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore76.2 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke75.1 mm
TorqueTorque70 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement883 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
LengthLength2,260 mmLength2,335 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height693 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity18.8 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Still sensational. It scores with the familiar Honda virtues, but never gets stale. A motorbike that goes with you through thick and thin and doesn't tire even on extra-long tours. Very robust off-road, also copes with really tough passages without any problems. Still the benchmark for touring enduros in 2017.

Comfortable but not boring

Pleasant and perfectly dimensioned engine

Seat height a tad lower than on the KTM- from 175cm height it could work

Suspension elements do everything off-road, but are too comfortably tuned at high speeds

traction control is annoying off-road - always has to be readjusted after every short break.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883

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Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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