Yamaha XVS 950 A 2010 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2010

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Overview - Yamaha XVS 950 A 2010 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2010

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Technical Specifications Yamaha XVS 950 A 2010 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2010

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2010

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	85 mm	Bore	76.2 mm
Stroke	Stroke	83 mm	Stroke	96.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	53 HP	Engine power	52 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	76.8 Nm	Torque	68 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,750 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
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	942 ccm	Displacement	883 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

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	130 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,435 mm	Length	2,185 mm
Width	Width	1,000 mm	Width	855 mm
Height	Height	1,080 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,685 mm	Wheelbase	1,515 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	675 mm	Seat Height	735 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	278 kg	Kerb Weight	255 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2010

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

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

Price Comparison Average Market Price Yamaha XVS 950 A vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron

Price Yamaha XVS 950 A

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron

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