Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 vs. KTM 790 Duke 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

KTM 790 Duke 2022

KTM 790 Duke 2022

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 vs KTM 790 Duke 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

KTM 790 Duke 2022

KTM 790 Duke 2022

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015 compared to KTM 790 Duke 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015
KTM 790 Duke 2022

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore76.2 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke65.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power53 HPEngine power105 HP
TorqueTorque70 NmTorque87 Nm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
ValvesValvesOHVValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement883 ccmDisplacement799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,510 mmWheelbase1,475 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height735 mmSeat Height825 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

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

KTM 790 Duke 2022

KTM 790 Duke 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron vs KTM 790 Duke

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Price KTM 790 Duke

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