Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2019 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe 2017

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2019 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2019

Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe 2017

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Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2019

Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	76.2 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	52 HP	Engine power	61 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	68 Nm	Torque	63 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	Compression Ratio	10.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	883 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Perimeter

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,185 mm	Length	2,310 mm
Width	Width	855 mm	Width	880 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,100 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,515 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	735 mm	Seat Height	705 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A