Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2008

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2008

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2008

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power53 HPEngine power67 HP
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement883 ccmDisplacement1,202 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,510 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height673 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
Top SpeedTop Speed160 km/hTop Speed185 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

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

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom

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