Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2013 vs. BMW F 800 R 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2013

BMW F 800 R 2015

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2013 vs BMW F 800 R 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2013

BMW F 800 R 2015

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2013 compared to BMW F 800 R 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2013

BMW F 800 R 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2013

BMW F 800 R 2015

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	90 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,900 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	5,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	Compression Ratio	12.02
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Displacement	Displacement	883 ccm	Displacement	798 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,255 mm	Length	2,145 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	860 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,235 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	735 mm	Seat Height	790,770,820 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	260 kg	Dry Weight	177 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	170 km/h	Top Speed	200 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW F 800 R 2015

The F 800 R is a motorbike without any real weaknesses, but remains rather unobtrusive overall even after the update. A very positive feature is the overall equipment, which is of very high quality in this league.

High-quality equipment such as ESA, RDC and ASC

very universally usable

fast to ride and still comfortable

The affordable entry-level bike becomes relatively high-priced when you implement all the extras

terrific on paper and while riding, but it lacks that certain something to become "cult" like a Monster or a Street Triple.