Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012 vs. Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012 compared to Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	76.2 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	53 HP	Engine power	46 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	3,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	70 Nm	Torque	44.6 Nm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	8.9	Compression Ratio	10.7
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	883 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 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	2,245 mm	Length	2,188 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,488 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	735 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

It is always fascinating how much riding fun Honda has packed into the small Rebel 500. The technology is familiar thanks to the modular system and should - typically for Honda - last forever. Now, with the update for 2020, the little Rebel presents itself cooler than ever, because LED lighting and the optional Special Edition with quilted seat make it a cool custom cruiser ex works. Only the front brake could use more lard and the engine is a little characterless, even compared to the direct competition. Nevertheless, it is and remains a real insider's tip for cruiser lovers!

compact dimensions

reasonable performance

lively handling

cool look with lots of custom potential

successful facelift for 2020

too compact for tall pilots

readability of the display

front brake requires too much hand force

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron vs Honda CMX500 Rebel

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