Yamaha XV 950 R 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Technical Specifications Yamaha XV 950 R 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	85 mm	Bore	76.2 mm
Stroke	Stroke	83 mm	Stroke	96.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	52 HP	Engine power	53 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	79.5 Nm	Torque	70 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,750 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	942 ccm	Displacement	883 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	100 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 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	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,290 mm	Length	2,255 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	855 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,570 mm	Wheelbase	1,510 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	735 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	247 kg	Kerb Weight	255 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XV 950 R 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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