Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2017 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2017 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2017 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2017
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power52 HPEngine power67 HP
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement883 ccmDisplacement1,202 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,515 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height714 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity12.5 l
Top SpeedTop Speed160 km/hTop Speed190 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2017

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

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster

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