Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2013 vs. Suzuki SV 650 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2013

Suzuki SV 650 2022

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2013 vs Suzuki SV 650 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2013

Suzuki SV 650 2022

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Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2013 compared to Suzuki SV 650 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2013

Suzuki SV 650 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2013

Suzuki SV 650 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	76.2 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	53 HP	Engine power	73 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,900 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	70 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	Compression Ratio	11.2
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	883 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single 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	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,215 mm	Length	2,140 mm
Width	Width	845 mm	Width	760 mm
Height	Height	1,115 mm	Height	1,090 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,500 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	695 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	170 km/h	Top Speed	180 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki SV 650 2022

The Suzuki SV 650 has been on the market for 25 years, longer than any other motorbike. The engine has been updated to Euro5 and is now even more mature, which clearly fits in with the rest of the package. The SV 650 doesn't want to scare anyone, especially beginners. The chassis makes a solid, unagitated impression, the brakes require a lot of manual force to prevent unexpected overbraking. The look is timeless on the one hand, but on the other hand some components are really a bit outdated. On the other hand, the price is fair, as usual for Suzuki.

Last V2 powerplant in the class

beginner-friendly seating position

easy handling, timeless look

Brake requires manual force

no electronics on board apart from ABS

instruments moderately readable