Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2009

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Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore76.2 mmBore88.9 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke96.8 mm
TorqueTorque70 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,750 rpmRpm at Torque3,300 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement883 ccmDisplacement1,200 ccm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
LengthLength2,255 mmLength2,245 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,510 mmWheelbase1,510 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height676 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity12.5 l

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 1200 N Nightster 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2009

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 1200 N Nightster

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster

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