Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2015 vs. Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2015

Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2015 compared to Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2015

Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2015

Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	76.2 mm	Bore	97.6 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	53 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	70 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	Compression Ratio	12.066
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	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	883 ccm	Displacement	1,200 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 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	80 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,245 mm	Length	2,105 mm
Width	Width	930 mm	Width	745 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,030 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	740 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

The sporty machine has been improved in all relevant areas. The engine, which looks like a rustic machine, revs up lively and is easy to control. The technology is discreetly hidden in the beautiful motorbike. Overall, the machine presents itself as desirable and casual.

Attention to detail with many wonderful details

powerful engine

very high quality brakes

good chassis

great engine response

entire motorbike easy to handle and control.

Only available as top version RS

splash protection in bad weather inadequate