Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2014 vs. BMW F 800 R 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2014

BMW F 800 R 2009

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2014 vs BMW F 800 R 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2014

BMW F 800 R 2009

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2014 compared to BMW F 800 R 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2014

BMW F 800 R 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2014

BMW F 800 R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	76.2 mm	Bore	82 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	75.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	53 HP	Engine power	87 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	70 Nm	Torque	86 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	Compression Ratio	12
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Displacement	Displacement	883 ccm	Displacement	798 ccm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,215 mm	Length	2,145 mm
Width	Width	845 mm	Width	905 mm
Height	Height	1,115 mm	Height	1,160 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,500 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	695 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 L SuperLow 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW F 800 R 2009

In the advertisements, the new BMW F 800 R sometimes comes across as a woman's motorbike. This does not do the bike an injustice, but the civilised engine, the low seat height and the smooth controls certainly suit petite ladies.

High-quality components

great engine

good equipment possible

cockpit

positive chassis

low consumption.

High price

first gear a little too long

optics.