Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2017 vs. Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2017

Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2017 vs Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2017

Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2017 compared to Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2017

Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2017

Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	76.2 mm	Bore	85 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	83 mm
Engine power	Engine power	53 HP	Engine power	52 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	69 Nm	Torque	79.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	Compression Ratio	9
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	5
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	883 ccm	Displacement	942 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	Double cradle

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,215 mm	Length	2,290 mm
Width	Width	845 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,115 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,500 mm	Wheelbase	1,570 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	695 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	255 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	251 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Visually, the Yamaha XV950R does everything right - it stands out from the wide variety of cruisers with its sporty touch. In riding, however, it does not stand out significantly from the competition. The XV950R also has the usual problem with low lean angle clearance, which is not helped by the firmer tuning of the chassis.

Minimalist look with sporty accents

cultivated engine

taut and stable chassis

stable brakes

good workmanship

low centre of gravity and low seat height advantageous for smaller riders.

Engine has too little "momentum"

low lean angle clearance

restrained sound.