Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore76.2 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke60 mm
TorqueTorque70 NmTorque62.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement883 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,260 mmLength2,310 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height693 mmSeat Height705 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

No matter which platform Kawasaki puts the 650 cubic two-cylinder in, the result is always a great motorbike! Even though the engine is unusually rev-happy for a cruiser, it results in a cruiser that actually qualifies as a sports cruiser when paired with the sporty chassis set-up. The only brake is the limited lean angle clearance, but this will not deter lovers of hearty footrest grinding. With such a good bike, we hope that Kawasaki will follow suit - after all, the Vulcan S has been with us almost unchanged since 2015.

powerful engine

chassis tuning with sporty Kawasaki DNA

real cruiser seating position

easy-to-read display

potential in tuning

Appearance a little outdated

moderate wind protection

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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